The
532-room luxury resort is the first Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi and the
ninth property in the Middle East for the luxury hotel operator.
Inspired
by 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban
planning of the city of Venice, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand
Canal is located at the waterfront and consists of ten stately
buildings arranged in a crescent formation. Overlooking the 1,600
square meter pool, the backdrop of the hotel is the majestic Sheikh
Zayed Grand Mosque. The property features 447 luxurious guestrooms
and suites, in addition to 85 private one- and two-bedroom villas.
Abu
Dhabi, the largest of UAE’s seven emirates, was a fishing village
known regionally for its pearl trade just 50 years ago. Today, luxury
and style are infused with traditional values of hospitality and
culture, and make this dynamic city a draw for over 2 million
visitors annually. Made up of 200 small islands, Abu Dhabi’s
stunning beaches, expansive desert and lush oases provide a venue for
exhilarating adventure or tranquil retreat while the old souks and
majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – recently named one of the
world’s top visitor attractions – offer an intimate look into
Arabian culture.
Beautifully
manicured lawns, unique water features, and private beaches over an
expansive 57-acres give an immediate sense of well-being to guests
upon arrivel at the Venetian-designed Ritz-Carlton. Leisure and
business travellers alike will enjoy the refined elegance of the 85
one- and two-bedroom villas complete with spacious outdoor terraces,
separate arrival palazzo and private butler service. The Ritz-Carlton
Club Level provides a dedicated concierge, private check-in, plus
five food and beverage offerings throughout the day within an
exclusive lounge boasting panoramic views of the property, canal and
city skyline,
The
1,550 square meter Roma Ballroom is the epitome of elegance on a
grand scale. Able to accommodate up to 900 guests and divisable by
three, the ballroom also provides an exclusive elevator directly from
the private Bridal Suite into the venue. Two expansive marble foyers
with natural daylight, 14 additional meeting rooms, and a traditional
majlis (literally meaning “a place of sitting” in Arabic) ensure
The Ritz-Carlton is the perfect venue for all special celebrations
and events.
Renowned
Ritz-Carlton chefs will please every palate in any of the ten hotel
restaurants and bars including three signature restaurants created by
award-winning Japanese designer Super Potato. Li Jiang, meaning
“beautiful river” in Chinese, is a modern Southeast Asian
restaurant with an open kitchen specializing in noodles and dimsum;
Mijana, a contemporary Arabic restaurant, showcases the very best in
traditional Lebanese and regional cooking; while The Forge, a
signature steak house, serves specialty cuisine in a stylish setting
paired with the world’s finest wines. The all-day dining
restaurant, Giornotte (blending the Italian words for “day” and
“night”), has an indoor seating capacity of 358 and serves light
Mediterranean fare. Dolce, an Italian gelato and coffee café; Alba,
the lobby lounge serving Afternoon Tea; Sorso, a traditional
Ritz-Carlton lobby bar; Al Fresco, the pool restaurant; plus two pool
bars round out the remaining food and beverage offerings at The
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
A
1,600 square meter outdoor pool, one of the largest in UAE; a
fully-equipped health club; and the Ritz Kids Club are just a few of
the other leisure facilities available for guests to enjoy.
