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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Facing the Grand Mosque
A waterfront resort facing the Grand Mosque, with Li Jiang, Mijana and the ESPA spa.
Our take
- Mosque views
- Venetian Village
- ESPA
- Address
- Khor Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi
- Website
- ritzcarlton.com
About The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is a waterfront hotel on Khor Al Maqta, with the Grand Mosque across the water. Li Jiang and Mijana are in the MICHELIN selection; Punjab Grill is in its Venetian Village; the spa is ESPA (the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi, November 2026; Visit Abu Dhabi).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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How far to the Grand Mosque, the Louvre and the Corniche?
Distances from The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Grand Mosque1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Galleria14 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Ferrari World15 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- Qasr Al Hosn15 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- Zayed International Airport16 kmCar or taxi 33 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- The Corniche16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Qasr Al Watan18 kmCar or taxi 37 min
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