The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Beachfront hotel near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, 91888
  • Place, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Zayed Sports City Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Venetian Room

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden Area

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View (Garden Area)

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden Area

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village)

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

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

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

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

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

Club Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Venetian Village Duplex)

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

Club Twin, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Double Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Club King, Deluxe Guest Room, Balcony

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Abu Dhabi

On the beach.Your stay at this Al Rawdah hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Salwa Zeidan Gallery. Khalifa Park and Abu Dhabi Ice Rink are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Al Forsan International Sports Resort - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Zayed Sports City Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Abu Dhabi Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Beachfront hotel near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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 sun loungers. 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 snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach 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 Abu Dhabi hotel.

  • 530 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 16685 sq ft of conference space
  • 1550 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 29 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from May 29 2025 to August 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: 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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.
    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.
  • 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.

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