Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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    Luxury personified, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, just steps away from the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, is set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens, overlooking a pristine stretch of private beach and one of the largest pools in the destination. Inspired by early Renaissance architecture, every room is nothing less than sheer bliss with gorgeous views of the illustrious Grand Canal and stately gardens from your private balcony. Enjoy a day by the canal or relax by the grand pool, soaking up the sun in peace. If you’re travelling with kids, they’ll have the time of their lives at the Ritz Kids Club, with activities galore including face painting and treasure hunts. Between the swimming pool and the beach is also the Splash Park, try and drag them from that if you can! A very special venue, you’ll feel extra special as a member of The Ritz-Carlton Club, which combines intimacy, comfort and exclusivity with personalised service and attention to detail. Rooms on the Club Level enjoy The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge offering a continuous steam of culinary offerings throughout the day, complimentary Internet access and international magazines and newspapers – helping to make your stay a supremely memorable one. Also memorable is the hotel’s choice of restaurants and bars– eight to be exact. The four main restaurants feature cuisine from around the world. Mijana, an Arabic -Lebanese restaurant designed by the famous designer Super Potato from Japan. For seafood and steak, The Forge is stylish and contemporary or feast on Southeast Asian delights either indoor or in an outdoor lounge with majestic views of the mosque at Li Jiang. Less formal dining includes the all-day dining restaurant Giornotte, built to resemble a classic Italian villa, or Al Fresco Pool and Beach Restaurant with a variety of dishes, healthy salads and cocktails, as well as Dolce providing healthy snacks.

    Amenities

    • Kids Club
    • Bar
    • Fitness Centre/Gym
    • Internet Access
    • Laundry Service
    • Restaurant
    • Room Service
    • Safety Deposit Box
    • Swimming Pool
    • Valet parking
    • Beachfront location

    Where is it

    Adjacent to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, overlooking the canal. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 20 minutes.

    Hotel information

    552 newly renovated rooms, suites and One,-Two, and Three Bedroom Villas. All rooms and suites are equipped with air- conditioning, private balcony 42” LCD TV, telephone, high-speed Internet access*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, iPod docking station, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, iron and board. Deluxe Rooms have garden, pool and beach views, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

    Half Board Dine Around option: includes breakfast and lunch or dinner in Giornotte, Mijana, Li Jiang and The Forge.

    Full Board Dine Around option: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in Giornotte, Mijana, Li Jiang and The Forge.

    Deluxe Rooms Queen/Club Rooms Queen are also available.

    Executive Suites have a living room with appointed working and relaxation areas, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

    Club Rooms with 1 king size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child. Rooms provide daily access to the club lounge where guests are entitled to the following benefits;

    • Breakfast, midday snacks, afternoon tea, light evening snacks
    • Evening hors d'oeuvres
    • Cordials and desserts
    • Alcoholic beverages from 12:00pm-10:00pm
    • Private check in
    • Dedicated concierge
    • Complimentary WiFi
    • Personal computers for guest use
    • Complimentary pressing for two pieces per room per day

    Please note: children under 12 years old are not permitted in the Club Lounge after 8:00pm.

    1-Bedroom Villas with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

    2-Bedroom Villas with 1 king-size bed, 2 double beds and sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child.

    2-Bedroom Family Deluxe Rooms (two guaranteed interconnecting set of Deluxe Rooms) sleeping 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child.

    8 unique restaurants and bars including; Giornotte (all-day dining Mediterranean restaurant), The Forge (steakhouse, open for dinner), Mijana (Lebanese cuisine, open for late lunch and dinner), Li Jang (Asian cuisine, open for dinner), Al Fresco (beach restaurant, open from lunch to sunset), Dolce (Italian-style cafe), ALBA lobby lounge, Sorso traditional bar and poolside bars.

    Grand (1600 sq m) outdoor swimming pool and adult-only pool. Private sandy beach. 24-hour fitness centre*. 5 padel tennis courts. Choice of water sports. Ritz Kids' Club* (4-12 years) offering supervised indoors and outdoors activities.

    Retail shops. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. WiFi access*. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary valet parking.

    * Denotes local charge.

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    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional Family Stay at the Rabdan Pool Villa

    Jul 21, 2025 Mohammed A Toronto, Canada

    We had a truly wonderful experience at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, during our recent 2-night stay at the Rabdan Pool Villa. The service and hospitality exceeded our expectations in every way. Rameesh was incredibly kind and helpful, always offering assistance with transportation around the resort and checking in on us regularly.… Read more
    We had a truly wonderful experience at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, during our recent 2-night stay at the Rabdan Pool Villa. The service and hospitality exceeded our expectations in every way. Rameesh was incredibly kind and helpful, always offering assistance with transportation around the resort and checking in on us regularly. Jesselyn and Dina were outstanding in organizing everything we needed for our family, making the whole process smooth and personalized. A special thank you to Gamal, who kindly arranged a complimentary breakfast for us—his gesture meant a lot and truly reflected the spirit of care we felt throughout our stay. The team also accommodated our request for a late checkout, which made our departure day much more comfortable given our evening flight. It’s clear that the staff here genuinely care about guest comfort and satisfaction. Thank you again to the entire team for making our stay so memorable. We look forward to returning in the future. Read less
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    Jul 20, 2025 Muhammad H

    a nice place to visit and had a wonderful experience. Aqib was a very helpful and a very hospitable person. I will definately visit again.
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating 5/5- amazing stay

    Jul 20, 2025 lulu a

    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel. We were warmly welcomed from the moment we arrived, and the service was incredible throughout our stay. The villa we stayed in was quite luxurious. A special thanks to Ramesh and Venkey for being very helpful, assisting us with recommendations and helping us with special requests.
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    Jul 15, 2025 Expedition598791

    Great hotel for my business trip. Easy to host meetings in the restaurants and a bit of luxury when not in meetings. Enjoyed the gym and the pool and the view of the Grand Mosque. Service was impeccable. Special mention about Mary at the front desk - she remembered each guest and was proactive in anticipating my needs. Much of my positive… Read more
    Great hotel for my business trip. Easy to host meetings in the restaurants and a bit of luxury when not in meetings. Enjoyed the gym and the pool and the view of the Grand Mosque. Service was impeccable. Special mention about Mary at the front desk - she remembered each guest and was proactive in anticipating my needs. Much of my positive experience at the hotel was due to her service. Read less
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    Jul 15, 2025 Maz A

    Food is great. Quality and quantity. Our server Manish was also very friendly and offered great service. Thank you it was lovely