Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Kids Palace
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AT A GLANCE
The Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi kids club (Kids Palace) accepts children aged 0–12 years. The club operates 08:00–18:00 daily. The programme is complimentary for hotel guests. Activities include Outdoor Adventure Games, Creative Craft Corner, Junior Chef's Workshop, Board Games & Puzzles. Staff-to-child ratio: 1:5. Programme Score: 76/100.
About the Kids Club
Kids Palace at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is a three-story dedicated children's world for ages 10 months to 12 years — one of the most comprehensive hotel children's facilities in the Middle East. Built around five core pillars (Sustainability, Culinary, Arts & Creative, Wellbeing, and a fifth pillar), the programme features interactive cooking classes led by Michelin-rated chefs, gardening and farm-to-table experiences, art workshops, music and dance, and mindfulness. A virtual reality flight simulator and winding slider greet children at the entrance.
0–12 years
08:00–18:00
Abu Dhabi, UAE
1:5
Complimentary
Both
What your children will actually do
Drawn from Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi's actual programme — not their marketing materials.
76/100
Programme Score
4
Activities every day
50%
Included in your stay
5/7
Evenings with the club
A strong programme with genuine depth.
Assessed across programme variety, specialist expertise, cultural depth, and evening coverage.
WHAT THEY'LL GET UP TO
WHAT A WEEK LOOKS LIKE
| Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | |||||||
| 10:30–11:30 | |||||||
| 14:00–15:00 | |||||||
| 15:30–16:30 |
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WHO'S RUNNING IT
Michelin-Rated Chef
MichelinMichelin-rated chef leading interactive cooking classes for children — Junior Chef Series and Chef Duos
Sessions: Junior Chef Series, Chef Duos, Bake-Offs
4-12 · runs 3 times a week
Marina Ecology Specialist
SpecialistMarine education expert — coral reef, seagrass and mangrove ecology sessions
Sessions: Marina Ecology, Coral Reef Ecosystem, Seagrass & Mangroves
4-12 · runs 2 times a week
Wellbeing & Yoga Instructor
StaffCertified yoga and mindfulness instructor for children
Sessions: Kids Yoga, Mindfulness Workshops, Aqua Aerobics
All ages · runs 3 times a week
Resident specialist schedules are subject to change. Verify availability directly with the property before booking.
Programme Intelligence data is extracted by AI from official hotel programme documents and reviewed by the KCC team. Scores reflect the programme at the time of the source document. Hotels can submit updated programmes at any time to refresh their assessment.
Programme & Activities
SPORT / PHYSICAL
NATURE / ECO
CULINARY
ARTS / CREATIVE
SOCIAL / EVENING
LOCAL / CULTURAL
WELLBEING
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi's kids club accept?
The kids club accepts children aged 0 to 12 years.
What are the opening hours?
The club is open 08:00–18:00 daily.
Is the kids club complimentary?
Yes, the kids club is complimentary for hotel guests.
What is the staff-to-child ratio?
The staff-to-child ratio is 1:5.
What activities are available?
Activities include: Outdoor Adventure Games, Creative Craft Corner, Junior Chef's Workshop, Board Games & Puzzles, Splash & Play Pool Time, Beach Explorers, Storytelling & Puppet Show, Movie Marathon.
Where is Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi located?
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is situated in the UAE region.
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