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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalvsNurai Island
Both The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal and Zaya Nurai Island are rated highly by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal ranks significantly higher than Zaya Nurai Island. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal scores 83 with positive reviews from 4 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Star Service.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Al Maqta Area, PO Box 91888, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Situated far from the city center in a quieter, more upscale area designed for peace and quiet, this breathtaking new resort incorporates guest rooms and residential accommodations." Full review
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For a Ritz-Carlton, this hotel hits the high marks, but many of the staff seem a bit green at reception or when called upon for special requests.
Gayot "An opulent beachfront resort uniting signature Ritz-Carlton service with a beautiful Middle Eastern setting."
The Telegraph7.0
"One of the most opulent hotels in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Our Ritz-Carlton Suite, which clocked in at 1,356 square feet, had a stylish four-poster bed, spacious powder room, full marble bathroom with a soaking tub, his-and-hers vanities." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms, is just the ticket for city breaks with lashings of sumptuous resort styling" Full review
Nurai Island
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi 44235, United Arab Emirates
From $833/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "This new and private island offers 32 luxury beach villas, each decorated in soothing shades of cream with billowing, picturesque white curtains." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Natural island close on the coast of Abu Dhabi, offering well-equipped beach villas, private pools, obliging service, an excellent choice of restaurants and boat transfers." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "On a private landmass off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Zaya Nurai Island is only accessible by boat – and day-trippers form an orderly queue behind guests to join the party." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set the scene for us.Zaya Nurai Island is an oasis that feels farther from the capital than it actually is; in fact, it's only 15 minutes away.Who stays here?Staycationers and families..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet "Villas, dressed in light and airy whites and pastels and best labelled as Scandinavia chic, feature private pools and poolside daybeds, deep soaking bathtubs and top-notch contemporary amenities." Full review
