ABU DHABI The 532-key Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, will open late this year on a private beachfront, marking the luxury brand’s debut in the UAE capital. The property, with 447 guestrooms and 85 villas, is owned Abu Dhabi National Hotels.The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, will be the company's third hotel in the United Arab Emirates.Inspired by Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi consists of 10 stately buildings arranged in a crescent formation, complete with water features throughout the 54-acre property. "We are delighted to be bringing The Ritz-Carlton’s renowned levels of hospitality to the power capital of the United Arab Emirates," says Herve Humler, president and chief operations officer for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. LLC.The hotel’s one- and two-bedroom villas range from 90 to 130 sq. m and include outdoor terraces and personalized butler service. The hotel's all-day Italian restaurant will feature an outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens; a steak and seafood restaurant will offer specialty cuisine in a stylish and contemporary setting; the Middle East restaurant will showcase the very best in the region's cooking, and the Asian restaurant will whet the appetites for all things spicy, authentic and Oriental. Other F&B options include a rooftop terrace, two poolside bars and a lobby lounge and bar.The hotel will include 2,040 sq. m of flexible meeting space, including a 1,500-sq.-m ballroom and 11 meeting rooms.A 2,200-sq.-m spa, managed by Espa, will offer 20 private treatment rooms as well as a fully-equipped fitness center, outdoor tennis courts and a 1,600-sq.-m outdoor swimming pool.The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, will be the company's third hotel in the United Arab Emirates.
