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Sand & Koal
Wood fire on the beach
Woodfire cooking in beachside gazebos at Emirates Palace, facing the Gulf at sunset.
Our take
- Sunset
- Woodfire
- Address
- Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi - Phone & reservations
- +971 2 690 7999
- Website
- mandarinoriental.com
About Sand & Koal
Sand & Koal sets its tables in beachside gazebos at Emirates Palace, looking over the Gulf: steaks, “Reef and Beef” and seafood platters from the wood fire, best after a sunset drink (the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi, November 2026).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sand & Koal before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Sand & Koal are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Qasr Al Watan900 mWalk 11 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Corniche2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Qasr Al Hosn4.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Galleria8.4 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi11 kmCar or taxi 26 min
- The Grand Mosque17 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Ferrari World30 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Zayed International Airport33 kmCar or taxi 62 min
Location
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