Ritz Carlton, Grand Canal

If memorable experiences are your priority, the Venetian-inspired Ritz Carlton Grand Canal delivers. This sprawling hotel is set in 57 acres of gardens, with a private beach, multiple pools and restaurants, and views over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Choose between 447 spacious rooms and suites, all with private balconies – ideal for watching the sun rise over the Grand Mosque, coffee in hand. When it comes to dining, you’ll have eight restaurants to choose from – don’t miss the outdoor Mijana restaurant, serving Arabic cuisine, traditional folk music and late-night shisha. And you won’t have any trouble working up an appetite - the hotel has extensive sports facilities. As well as its beach and pools, you’ll find padel courts and a health club. If chilled vibes are more your thing, take a wander to the hotel’s waterfront Venetian Village. There, you’ll find more restaurants, a spa and attractive, cobblestone streets – all lit up by traditional street lamps after dark. The culinary journey at The Ritz - Carlton Abu Dhabi have available upgrades to half board and full board 'dine around' in all signature restaurants of the hotel (Giornotte, Mijana, the Forge and Li Jiang).