The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

5 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

519 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.

Hotel details

Dining

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.

Fun and Games

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.

Handy Stuff

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

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.7/5

6,594 reviews

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“BEST HOTEL LOUNGE”

Aug 04, 2026Gabriel M

I travel frequently for work, and the Executive Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has been one of the best lounge experiences I’ve had. The food and drinks are excellent, but what truly makes this place special is the staff. A huge thank you to Dipika, Joseph, Kumar, Samir, Gold, Sabine, and especially Prabhu. Everyone on the team is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about the guests. Prabhu deserves a special shout-out for his outstanding service and leadership. He always goes above and beyond, remembers how I like my drinks, and makes every evening even more enjoyable. You can tell this team takes pride in what they do, and it’s easy to see why this is considered one of the best hotels in the UAE. They don’t just provide exceptional service—they create an atmosphere that makes you look forward to coming back each evening. Thank you all for making my stay so memorable. I’ll definitely be back.

“good”

Aug 04, 2026yangz265

We have visited this Saturday seafood buffet multiple times, and it never ceases to amazing us! The absolute highlight of our every visit is Chef Jerry. He is incredibly warm, welcoming, and passionate about his craft—meeting him always makes our day. His freshly made soup is an absolute masterpiece and insanely delicious! We keep coming back just for his incredible hospitality and amazing culinary skills. Thank you, Chef Jerry, for always making our dining experience so memorable!

“Excellent in all areas. Excellent lounge service”

Aug 03, 2026Kristina M

An amazing experience. Staff is always delightful and courteous no matter what time of the day. The lounge staff definitely delivers top notch service. Prabhu and Diego especially took the time to learn my name and small things like coffee orders which made the stay feel personalized. The food was always excellent. Every aspect of my stay reinforced the fact that service, care, and cleanliness is a top priority of this hotel

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