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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Rabdan Pool Villa, 3 Bedroom Villa, Garden Area
Meeting facility
Children's area
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

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Map
Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, 91888
  • Popular LocationSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque16 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationZayed Sports City Stadium7 min drive
  • AirportAbu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

Venetian Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (Waterfront, Plunge pool)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Venetian Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area (Garden House)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Rabdan Pool Villa, 3 Bedroom Villa, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 302 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Garden Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
  • 120 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Ritz-Carlton Club access)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (The Ritz-Carlton Club access)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 250 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed (Club Executive)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Venetian Village Duplex)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Abu Dhabi

A luxury stay in Abu Dhabi awaits you at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Salwa Zeidan Gallery. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 poolside bars and a private beach. .The steakhouse, The Forge, is open for dinner. With 2 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Enjoy the free kids' club, 24-hour gym, Hot tub and sauna. 16685 square feet (1550 square metres) of event facilities include 14 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Al Rawdah hotel, attractions include Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Abu Dhabi Mall.

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 16 min walk
  • The Souq at Qaryat Al Beri - 5 min drive
  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - 7 min drive
  • Zayed Sports City Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Khalifa Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 13 min walk
  • ستاربكس - 20 min walk
  • Sorso - 2 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 5 min drive
  • كوستا كوفي - 5 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sunloungers. Bring your whole family to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary children's club and a children's pool.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour health club, a hot tub and a steam room. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Abu Dhabi hotel.

  • 530 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 16685 sq ft of conference space
  • 1550 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers 530 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Ukranian, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AED 160 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dolce
  • Giornotte
  • Li Jiang
  • Mijana
  • The Forge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 16,685 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 2 2024 to April 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
The property will be renovating from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 250.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 160 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 250.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal on 1 June 2024 start from AU$349.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

Yep, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

The closest beach to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is Corniche Beach (16.1 km).

Does The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal have a pool?

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal features a private beach, 2 poolside bars and 2 outdoor pools. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.

Is The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is a hit with families.

Does The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

No, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 2 lounge bars, and grab a meal at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 438 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing could possibly compare with our wonderful stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi. Every detail and experience was so enjoyable, especially the genuine kindness of John, Suresh and Tesa. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Alsadig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and great communal facilities Rooms need updating
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Wake Forest

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities, pool andstaff. Food was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 5 star hotel really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Suleiman

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamakshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Best choice of restaurants and quality of food compared to other hotels in the area. Would definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shpend

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place, hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023