First look: Kids Palace at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi

  • Abu Dhabi's newest children's play centre has opened at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Abu Dhabi's newest children's play centre has opened at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The three-storey Kids Palace is open to children from 10 months to 12 years
    The three-storey Kids Palace is open to children from 10 months to 12 years
  • The building has been designed as a mini replica of the five-star hotel
    The building has been designed as a mini replica of the five-star hotel
  • The outdoor play area is filled with bicycles, teepees and bean bags
    The outdoor play area is filled with bicycles, teepees and bean bags
  • Little ones can enjoy the baby-friendly Fatima & Friends room
    Little ones can enjoy the baby-friendly Fatima & Friends room
  • The Falconers adventures room at Kids Palace
    The Falconers adventures room at Kids Palace
  • Trying out the slide at Kids Palace
    Trying out the slide at Kids Palace
  • Kids Palace has its own children-sized dining area where daily lunch is served
    Kids Palace has its own children-sized dining area where daily lunch is served
  • Soft play facilities
    Soft play facilities
  • A reading nook inside the Family Nest at Kids Palace
    A reading nook inside the Family Nest at Kids Palace
  • Arts and crafts activities
    Arts and crafts activities
  • Events rooms can be tailored for birthday parties
    Events rooms can be tailored for birthday parties
  • Kids Palace is open daily from 8am-6pm, making it ideal for working parents
    Kids Palace is open daily from 8am-6pm, making it ideal for working parents