The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal is a 5-star property in Abu Dhabi, with a private beach on the Grand Canal. The hotel is inspired by the Renaissance-era palazzos of Venice, and has “palatial grounds”, “luxurious interiors” and “regal furnishing”, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Escape to a world of Middle Eastern opulence at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. From sunrises over Al Maqta Creek to sunsets that illuminate Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, every moment reawakens the senses. Located within 10 Venetian-inspired buildings that form a crescent around one of the city’s largest outdoor pools, the resort features eight restaurants and five-star accommodations.

Amenities include a 1600-square-metre swimming pool, a poolside bar and an ESPA spa. The hotel’s dine-around programme includes dinner at the buffet restaurant, Giornette, or a 3-course set-menu meal in the Asian restaurant, Li Jang; the Lebanese restaurant, Mijana; or The Forge steakhouse.

Accommodations at this Abu Dhabi hotel stretch beyond traditional guest rooms to include a collection of suites, residences, and Rabdan villas. Spacious layouts, outdoor spaces, and modern interiors are complemented by views of the beach, gardens, and Grand Mosque.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is around five minutes’ drive from the hotel. “With more than 80 marble domes on a roof-line held aloft by 1000 pillars and punctuated by four 107m-high minarets, it’s a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture and design”, says Lonely Planet.

The culinary journey at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi is about more than just food. It begins in the intricate detail of the unique design from award-winning Super Potato and carries through to each ingredient selected for the menus developed to suit even the most discerning palate. The hotel’s all day dining restaurant Giornotte features a lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens. The forge steakhouse offers specialty cuisine in a stylish and contemporary setting.

The Middle Eastern restaurant Mijana showcases the very best in the region’s cooking, and the Asian restaurant Li Jiang whets the appetite for all things spicy, authentic and Oriental. For those who enjoy a more casually experience, there is Dolce, a sports café, one poolside bar, a Lobby Lounge and a bar, all of which offer guests a great selection of drinks and bite-sized meals.

Leisure travelers can enjoy an expansive, fully equipped fitness centre that offers state-of-the-art equipment, and personal trainers on request. A major scene-stealer is the massive 1,600 square metres (17,222 square foot) outdoor swimming pool that accentuates the stunning landscape of the hotel. An adult-only swimming pool is also available to guests seeking more privacy.

For the enjoyment of our younger guests, and the convenience of their parents, the Ritz Kids Club is available to children between the ages of 4 and 12. The Ritz Kids Club offers an extensive program of supervised activities, both indoors and outdoors, and is a great opportunity for our young guests to intermingle with kids of their own age group.

This spectacular hotel boasts a stunning setting, set amidst landscaped gardens, overlooking its own private beach and the Grand Canal in Abu Dhabi. This luxurious hotel is situated in close proximity to a number of the area’s most prominent historical and cultural attractions. Guests will find themselves just a 5 minutes’ walking distance away from the holy Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This magnificent hotel is located just a 20 minutes’ driving distance from Yas Island. This stunning hotel enjoys a regal architectural style, inviting guests into a veritable lap of luxury. The interior is beautifully appointed, exuding elegance and charm at every turn. The guest rooms are sumptuously designed, inviting guests into a cocoon of peace and serenity. The hotel offers a seemingly endless choice of first-class facilities, ensuring that guests will never want to leave.