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

A Venetian-inspired, luxury beach resort in the heart of Abu Dhabi, set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens with its own private beach overlooking the Grand Canal.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal features luxurious guest rooms and suites, as well as 85 private villas. This beach resort also boasts The Ritz-Carlton Club, a private floor accessible only by elevator key offering five complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day with dedicated concierge service.

Inspired by the 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice, Italy, this elegant beach hotel offers a choice of outdoor terraces and butler service.

The all-encompassing spa occupies a 2,000-square-metre beachfront stand-alone building and provides holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a serene, meditative setting. Taking inspiration in traditional Bedouin culture and their use of colours, textures and most notably their metal works in jewellery, the ESPA spa takes the guests on a journey into tranquility. In addition to 16 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, guests can enjoy separate female and male outdoor areas and their perfectly manicured lush greenery that bring respite during summer months and are a private oasis that comes with its own plunge pool and waterfall. A pristine private beach is reserved for the use of spa guests only who can also take advantage of the resort’s striking scene-stealer, the massive 1,600-square-metre outdoor swimming pool.

All rooms open onto lush gardens with direct views of the pool, gardens or Grand Canal. Relax on the resorts private sandy beach or in the pools, that are lifeguarded during the day.