“Set in an impressive Venetian-style building, this beachfront resort overlooks the Grand Canal. Interiors are opulent - think huge chandeliers, sleek marble, and ornate restaurants. With lush gardens and shimmering pools there's an Instagrammable opportunity round every corner. A decadent delight.”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • The kids’ club offers treasure hunts, craft sessions, and PlayStation consoles, plus there's an outdoor playground
  • Weddings

    • Say 'I do' amid the Venetian-inspired hotel grounds and overlooking the canal and Grand Mosque
  • Other Activities

    • There are five world-class padel courts and a FIFA-standard football pitch
  • Sights nearby

    • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can be reached via a pedestrianised pathway
  • Total relaxation

    • Spend the day lounging by the resort’s glittering 17,222-sq-ft pool
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Relax and listen to the live pianist play in the lavish lobby
  • Museums

    • Discover the love of Art at the Louve Abu Dhabi
  • Restaurant

    • Choose from eight restaurants/bars with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Pan-Asian options
  • Spa

    • Espa Spa features a steam room, a hammam, a hair and beauty salon, and 15 treatment rooms
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Rooms boast beach-view balconies
  • Child friendly

    • Children of any age are welcome
  • Opulent

  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Views

  • Hammam

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Beach nearby

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Kids Club

Facilities

  • Rooms

    504 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Choose from eight restaurants/bars with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Pan-Asian options
  • Spa

    Espa Spa features a steam room, a hammam, a hair and beauty salon, and 15 treatment rooms
  • Garden

    The extensive gardens are planted with palm trees and bright bougainvillea
  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site
  • Swimming Pool

    One of the biggest pools in Abu Dhabi
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Rooms boast beach-view balconies
  • Child friendly

    Children of any age are welcome
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Bicycle hire

  • No pets

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Bar

  • Kids Club

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Lift

  • EV Charging Station

  • Hammam

  • Gym

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Family Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Air conditioning

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • There are five world-class padel courts and a FIFA-standard football pitch
  • Sights nearby

    • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can be reached via a pedestrianised pathway
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Relax and listen to the live pianist play in the lavish lobby
  • Museums

    • Discover the love of Art at the Louve Abu Dhabi

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Featuring one of the biggest pools in Abu Dhabi – if not the entire UAE – the Ritz-Carlton feels more like a holiday resort than a city centre hotel. Its gardens are extensive, planted with glossy palm trees and bright bougainvillea.

Originally published by Hazel Plush, The Telegraph

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