The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Rooms and suites feature feather beds, marble bathrooms, and balconies with garden or sea views. Select suites offer spacious private terraces, separate living and dining spaces, kitchenettes, and whirlpool bathtubs.

Li Jiang offers authentic dim sum, while The Forge features grilled steak. Giornotte is a Mediterranean restaurant, popular for Saturday brunch. Mijana serves Lebanese dishes late into the night. Alba, the lobby café lounge, provides small sweets and afternoon tea. Sorso, a premium bar, offers burgers, while Dolce, a Club House or Sports Bar, features healthy salads, smoothies, and beers. Dine poolside at Al Fresco.

Unwind by the large outdoor pool, where private cabanas provide a perfect spot for relaxation. For a more tranquil experience, the adults-only pool offers a peaceful retreat. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the Ritz-Carlton Spa Suite by AMRA Skincare, which specializes in deep tissue massages and facial treatments designed to refresh and revitalize.

Take a camel ride to a desert camp where hosts prepare Bedouin barbecue. Try sand skiing on giant dunes. Shop for antiques at an Arabian souk. Kayak through Abu Dhabi’s coastal lagoons.