The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

This 42-square-metre room features a king-size bed or twin feather beds, a marble bathroom with a bathtub and rainforest shower, and a secluded balcony overlooking the gardens, pool and beach. Amenities include: WiFi, TV, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, laundry and valet services, luxury Asprey bath products, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea facilities and minibar.

 Accommodates 2 adults.

This 42-square-metre room features a king-size bed or twin beds, a marble bathroom with a soaking tub and a separate rain shower, and a balcony overlooking the pool, garden and beach. Club guests have Club Lounge access, which includes complimentary culinary offerings throughout the day, a dedicated concierge, massages and other services. Amenities include: WiFi, TVs, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, laundry and valet services, luxury Asprey bath products, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea facilities and minibar.

 Accommodates 2 adults.

 This 85-square-metre suite boasts a king-size bedroom, a luxurious living room and a marble bathroom with a separate bathtub and rain shower. A balcony offers views of the resort’s gardens, pool and beach. Amenities include: WiFi, TV, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, laundry and valet services, luxury Asprey bath products, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea facilities and minibar.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

This 91-square-metre suite boasts an expansive terrace with stunning views of the mature gardens or Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. There is a king-size bedroom, a guest toilet, a living room and a marble bathroom with separate bathtub and rain shower. Amenities include: WiFi, TV, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, laundry and valet services, microwave, luxury Asprey bath products, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea facilities and minibar.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

The Garden House is 131 square-metres and has two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a separate living room, a bathroom with large bathtub and separate rain shower, and a spacious terrace with garden and mosque views. Amenities include: private butler services, WiFi, TV, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, laundry and valet services, microwave, luxury Asprey bath products, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea facilities and minibar.

Accommodates: 5 adults.

This 85-square-metre suite has a king-size bedroom, a spacious living room, a full marble bathroom with a separate bathtub and rain shower, and a balcony overlooking the resort’s gardens, pool and beach. Amenities include: private butler services, WiFi, TV, 24-hour in-room dining, twice-daily housekeeping, laundry and valet services, microwave, luxury Asprey bath products, plush terry bathrobes and slippers, coffee and tea facilities and minibar.

Accommodates: 3 adults.

At The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, guests can enjoy dining at eight fabulous restaurants, each presenting cuisine showcasing a different international flavour. Head to Li Jiang for a South-East Asian open kitchen dining experience. Meat-lovers will feel at home at The Forge signature steakhouse, offering premium cuts of meat and fine wines. Regional and Lebanese dishes are served al fresco at Mijana, followed by shisha and traditional tea. Then there is Giornotte, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant featuring a la caret options and a popular Friday brunch with fresh seafood, Al Fresco offers pool and beachside light bites and Alba is an elegant lobby lounge serving light bites and specialty cocktails. Sports enthusiasts can relax in Sorso, a high-end example of a classic sports bar with food, cocktails and big screens, and those with a sweet tooth will love Dolce, an Italian-style café serving homemade ice-cream and pastries. Guests can also request private dining on the beach and enjoy special dining events at all restaurants, such as Sushi Night and Street Food Late Brunch.

ESPA at this Abu Dhabi hotel is a supreme spa offering rejuvenation and relaxation along the beachfront. Men and women can enjoy a pampering in one of 16 treatment rooms – such as the four-handed massage using warm oil and hot volcanic stones. There are plenty of areas to relax in, including the exclusive adults-only spa beach, as well as plunge pools, waterfalls and lush greenery. Don’t miss out on the traditional hammam, and there’s even a fitness centre, too.

On the resort’s two private beaches, lapped by glistening blue seas, guests can lounge on cabanas, swim in the water, play beach volleyball or head out on a sailing trip along the creek or try out some motorised watersports. As the hotel is in a central position, guests can enjoy a myriad of cultural and natural sites on their doorstep. Just next door is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques. Another highlight is the Louvre Abu Dhabi, an art museum with an impressive architecture. In complete contrast, take part in a desert safari on some of the desert’s biggest dunes, involving sand skiing, camel rides and a sumptuous barbecue. Other attractions include Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld. We recommend taking the guided tour of the UAE capital to take in the top sights – and it goes without saying that there are some magnificent shopping centres nearby, too.