The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area | Water view
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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $219
$195 nightly
$219 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14

Explore the area

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Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi, 91888
  • Place, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Salwa Zeidan Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 907 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 907 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 968 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 907 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Venetian Village)

  • Resort view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Venetian Village Duplex)

  • Resort view
  • 968 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 2691 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 3250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Salwa Zeidan Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi - 19 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Ferrari World - 19 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Trader Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Giornotte @ Ritz Carlton - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

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 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

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 crib
  • 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 center

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
  • 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 (18 inches 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 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

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

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 587 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding hotel, service and facilities. We had an amazing time thanks to Reagan, Venkey and their team. Huge thanks also to Sonu and Marco for outstanding food and wine.service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service! Great staff everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel, with the best staff I have ever met!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just amazing staff the grounds all if it will 100%be coming back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They make a great for us
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean , big and had all you my need . Very kind , helpful and friendly staff . Beautiful territory
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

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
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were polite and helpful. Was treated amazing by all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just immaculate! Staff was beyond attentive, I wish I stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great, with features like a huge pool and plenty of garden space around. Also, the service is top notch. The staff all seem to genuinely care that you have a good time and are they are very attentive. And the brekafast is superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is unbelievable with everything you could possibly need at 1 location. The staff was superb
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just "PERFECT" !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bashar

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gorav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

FAHD

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gautam Kishor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was perfect and seamless the minute I checked in. The hospitality and the courteous nature of the hotel staff exemplified the stay. The staff constantly attentive ensured every small request was fulfilled. The rooms were immaculate, spacious and very comfortable. The patio had the most perfect view of the hotel and pool. I will be staying here again next time I am back in Abu Dhabi.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renata

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
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For service this is the best hotel in the Middle East. Exceptional from first minute to last.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LUC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent meat restaurant , very good bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daanyaal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized rooms, nice pool and staff are friendly
From beach POV facing hotel
Pool
Villas but nice view outside room
Front view from entry point of hotel of mosque
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bach heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, good services, good location and good staffs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Konstantia

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