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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (Waterfront, Plunge pool) | Pool | 2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
Rabdan Pool Villa, 3 Bedroom Villa, Garden Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Children’s area
Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, 91888
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    16 min walk
  • Zayed Sports City Stadium
    7 min drive
  • Khalifa Park
    8 min drive
  • Abu Dhabi (AZI-Al Bateen Air Base)
    11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Venetian Room

42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Venetian Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (Waterfront, Plunge pool)

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (Waterfront, Plunge pool) | Pool | 2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas

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

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Venetian Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area (Garden House)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

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

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Rabdan Pool Villa, 3 Bedroom Villa, Garden Area

Rabdan Pool Villa, 3 Bedroom Villa, Garden Area | Pool | 2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Rabdan Pool Villa, 3 Bedroom Villa, Garden Area

  • 302 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden Suite, 1 Bedroom | Exterior

Garden Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village) | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village)

  • 120 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Ritz-Carlton Club access)

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Ritz-Carlton Club access) | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

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

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (The Ritz-Carlton Club access)

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (The Ritz-Carlton Club access) | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

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

  • 250 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed (Club Executive)

2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed (Club Executive)

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Venetian Village Duplex)

42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (Venetian Village Duplex)

  • 90 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
At The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, hit the private white sand beach, dine on-site at The Forge or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 poolside bars. Housekeeping is available on request.
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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

A private beach and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant, 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 7 minutes from Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Forge – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Li Jiang – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mijana – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Giornotte – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Dolce – This café specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; 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

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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Vegetable garden

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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 provided

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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • 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
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal
Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel
Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel Abu Dhabi
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal Hotel
The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
RitzCarlton Abu Dhabi Canal
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Hotel
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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 475 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giorgi, Potomac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great infrastructure and amenities. The location is a bit far from the city center, but it is nonetheless a place to come back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
كل شي رائع
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jahrone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was amazing and the hospitality from the all staff was out of this world.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful with a glamorous lobby and cozy room. Bathroom is clean and spacious. Huge pool and beach. Nothing to complain. The only thing we didn't like is the location. There is nothing within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Rigaud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great service and relaxing atmosphere!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ximena at the checkout desk was amazing Mohammad Ahmad was ado an amazing server at the Mijana in for dinner the food was another level hopefully I can get to come back for this amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Manal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
الفيلا واسعه و مريحه .. بعض الاثاث يحتاج تجديد .. المسبح رائع كبير جدا و منطقة الاطفال كبيره .. الموظفون جدا بشوشين و متعاونين
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

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

10/10 Excellent

Durucan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near the Mosque. Quiet and spacious but need to do something with their gym - it was old fashioned
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaShaunna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Outstanding staff! Adhil was phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Yasmin was wonderful and made sure we had a great vacation. Always smiled and made us feel like VIPs. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Give it a miss
Club suite 2 elevator rides and a long walk from suite Suite tatty, absurdly small wardrobe and in poor condition - TV not working bath controls fel off and room stunk of stale alcohol Staff unattentive and disinterested. Absurdly overpriced suite and nothing special at all Shangri La so much better !
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ritz Carleton
The staff was beyond curtious. They always opened the doors, Uber doors too, with a smile! Refreshing cold towel and drink upon arrival. Pool was beautiful. And very close to the grand mosque. Hot to walk during the day. But doable once the sun goes down!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing stay and proffesional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

WARREN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing deal!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SURYAKANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for just one night to rest and in wind before a busy stay. We comfortably did exactly that and would encourage staying here. We certainly will return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024