The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal – A Favorite for Families in Abu Dhabi
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers 504 rooms and suites with balconies overlooking the canal or gardens. All accommodations include air conditioning, satellite TV, Nespresso machines, and minibars. Select suites provide access to the Club Lounge with complimentary breakfast, snacks, and beverages. The property also features 4 plunge pool villas and 11 Rabdan villas with private pools, separate living areas, and kitchenettes.
Dining Experiences
Eight restaurants serve diverse cuisines: The Forge steakhouse offers premium cuts from New Zealand, USA, and Australia. Li Jiang features an open kitchen preparing traditional Asian rice and noodle dishes. Mijana serves Lebanese cuisine with shisha and traditional tea. Giornotte provides all-day Mediterranean dining and a Saturday brunch with seafood. Dolce offers wellness drinks, keto, and vegan options. Additional options include Al Fresco poolside dining and Sorso Bar.
Resort Facilities
The resort features a 1,600 m² outdoor pool, adults-only pool, 300 m² private beach, and state-of-the-art Health Club with floor-to-ceiling windows. Five padel courts are available through partnership with Emirates Padel Center. The Ritz Kids club provides dedicated children's activities. A spa with plunge pool, steam room, and hammam is accessible via buggy from the main building.
Location & Access
Located 10 km from Bateen, the hotel faces Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The traditional souq Qaryat Al Beri is accessible via abra boat for Dh20 per person. The property is 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Landmarks within 2.5 km include Murjan Splash Park, IPIC Arena, and Al Maqta Fort.
Hotel Services
Services include 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping, turndown service, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel provides 2,182 m² of meeting space, including a 1,550 m² ballroom. Staff speak English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, and Chinese. Accessible features include elevators, roll-in showers, and TTY/TTD compatible rooms. Complimentary valet parking and electric car charging stations are available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
