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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

5.0 star property

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area | Water view
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Garden view
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Dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, 91888
  • Place, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Salwa Zeidan Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Khalifa Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area | Water view

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village) | Living room

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village)

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

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42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (Venetian Village Duplex)

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

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

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

  • 250 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden Area | Pool

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 302 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Abu Dhabi

With a stay at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal in Abu Dhabi (Al Rawdah), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 7 minutes from Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. .This beach hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Abu Dhabi Corniche and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Ferrari World.

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salwa Zeidan Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Khalifa Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ferrari World - 18 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Entrecôte Cafe de Paris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪FOMO - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers 530 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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 a hot tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 530 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and bidets.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Forge, for dinner. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Abu Dhabi? This hotel has 16685 square feet (1550 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 14 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Forge - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Li Jiang - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Mijana - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Giornotte - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Dolce - This café specializes in Italian cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • 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 (45 centimetre high)
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 1 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 250.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
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Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel
Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel Abu Dhabi
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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 567 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Se j
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service truly exceptional. Facilities and dining options were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely close to grand Mosque, 20 minutes from Tings Ire Jamacia restaurant and 20 min in opposite direction of things ire to Louver
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service! The staff at the Ritz truly go above and beyond to make you feel special!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic. Gamal and hamdy from guest relations were exceptional and john was great help with my transport
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, easy and staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harbuksh

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick stopover

We were only in Abu Dhabi for an overnight stopover on our flight home. We chose the Ritz Carlton both for its reputation as well as its proximity to the grand mosque so we could take an after hours tour. The service was outstanding and very friendly. The room was large and comfortable. And the mosque in the background made for an almost fairy tale setting. I would definitely love to spend more time at this hotel in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantia

Great services, very kind people, nice amenities. Outstanding staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable Family staycation

Food, pool, beach, room all were great. amazing staff , thanks for nelly and sylvia for their outstanding support.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUC

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent meat restaurant , very good bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabeha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabeha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

FAHD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near to airport Great view Good for family and couples
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you for making me feel welcome again!

Fantastic hotel and the main thing that makes me feel it’s fantastic is the staff, they remembered me from my last stay and any problem or concern I had they would help me and attend to me straight away! It’s the little things that matter and the customer service there is excellent! A special thank you to Ashok from the bell service, I hadn’t even got out of the taxi and he saw me and remembered me from my last stay there! On my stay it was a shame they had construction going on as it was quite noisy but when that will be finished it’s one of the best hotels in AUH! I will be back soon! Keep the customer service high as not many places anymore have this still! Miss Emma!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Amazing hotel, extremely lovely and helpful staff, definitely coming back next year
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025