The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, UAE:

We stayed at ‘The Ritz-Carlton’ Resort Abu Dhabi for a night in November 2021.

Set against the backdrop of the Grand Mosque, this resort is spread across 57 acres and is located around 20 Kms (around 20 Minutes) from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The hotel’s position is on the right side of the canal and most of the rooms on the pool/canal side have a good view of the same.

Guest Room Features & Amenities

  • Separate shower and Bathtub
  • Separate WC 
  • High-speed wired and wireless Internet access 
  • 42-inch LCD TV with local and international channels 
  • Safety Locker
  • 24-hour in-room dining 
  • Laundry services
  • Spacious wardrobe 
  • Balcony with a good view of the pool/private beach

Property Features & Amenities

  • Five Star Property
  • 447 rooms and suites and 85 private villas.
  • Private beach
  • 1,600-square-meter outdoor pool (one of the city’s largest outdoor pools)
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Dedicated prayer rooms for ladies and gentlemen
  • 24-hour currency exchange and ATM
  • 8 Restaurants (Note: We didn’t have any food from the restaurants in this resort , so cannot comment much on the food quality/rates)
  • Very near to Grand Mosque
  • 15 minutes to City Centre
  • This resort is 16 kms from Al Wahda Mall and 16.3 km from Abu Dhabi Mall.

Hotel Policies:

  • Check In Time: 3 PM
  • Check Out Time: 12 Noon
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Valid passport/Emirates ID required at check-in for each guest

Different Room Types:

  • Junior Suite
  • Executive Suite
  • Club Executive Suite
  • Garden Suite
  • Garden House
  • The Ritz – Carlton Suite
  • Royal Suite

More details in official website : https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/uae/abu-dhabi/

Address: Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Pros:

Large room with balcony

Excellent / Friendly Staff

A short walk from the main building is Venetian Village, which offers additional waterfront dining outlets.

Housekeeping and check-in staff were very supportive.

Staff at the pool was hard working and very attentive. 

Being a very large property, it’s very interesting to explore around.

If you are looking for Taxis, Concierge team will arrange the same.

Check-in Process was very smooth (even during late night)

Good sound insulation in the rooms

Cons:

Bathroom fittings were slightly outdated

The Pool Noise levels were slightly on higher side

There are no much restaurants/shops nearby.

Summary:

The Ritz-Carlton is a large, well-designed hotel surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and with an enormous pool sitting in the centre. Definitely Recommended.