The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Dubai Beach, Dubai

Virgin rating

The hotel

A gem of a hotel, the spectacular Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has a wealth of amenities. Guests can enjoy a total of six swimming pools, including two exclusively for children (happily set in the shade!) and one solely for adults. There’s a choice of rooms and suites, including Club rooms with access to the Club Lounge with benefits such as premium alcohol served from 12:00pm-10:00pm and five food presentations! The hotel's Italian restaurant Splendido is something of a local legend. But don't miss Amaseena, their magical tented Bedouin village set right beside the sea, serving traditional regional specialities that can be enjoyed whilst listening to the haunting background strains of the oud and the tabla. As all first-class hotels in Dubai do, this hotel overlooks its own stretch of private beach, where pristine white sands are lapped gently by azure waters. A wonderful place to relax, topping up your tan perhaps, indulging in a variety of water sports or simply reading that book you’ve been wanting to for ages now! There are plenty of shaded areas too, private nooks to call your own, and unbeatable service from the La Baie Lounge. All of this, plus an indulgent spa, exciting kids club and a great location, ensures a holiday you’ll remember forever!

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

On JBR Walk, close to Dubai Marina and Emirates Golf Club. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

294 rooms and suites. All with private balcony or patio, air-conditioning, flat-screen 47" LCD TV, DVD players, complimentary WiFi access, iPod docking station, mini-bar*, safe, separate rain shower and over-sized bath tubs, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer. 

Deluxe Rooms are located on floors 1-3 with pool or garden views, and either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people. 

Half Board includes: breakfast and a 3-course meal for either lunch or dinner available at the following restaurants and bars:

-Gulf Pavilion (lunch)

- Caravan (buffet breakfast)

- Splendido (dinner)

- La Baie (lunch - dinner)

- Blue Jade (dinner)

- Amaseena (dinner. Half Board supplement of AED 100 per adults, AED 50 for kids 5-12 years)

Food only. Terms and conditions apply.

Half Board package includes Dine Around by More Cravings, allowing you to dine at over 120 participating restaurants in the UAE (advance reservations are mandatory and can be made through the hotel concierge. Each restaurant will offer either a set menu, buffet or provide dining credit of AED150pp. Children below 12 years eat free).

Ocean View Deluxe rooms have either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people. 

Club Garden View Rooms offer resort views, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people. 

Club Ocean View Rooms face the sea, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people. 

One Bedroom Suites feature resort views from the two balconies, a spacious living room, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years). 

One Bedroom Gulf Suites are larger in size, with views of the pool, gardens or Arabian Gulf, separate living room, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years). 

Club One Bedroom Ocean Suites are located on higher floors, with Arabian sea views from the furnished balcony, separate living area, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years). 

Family Rooms consist of connected king and a twin deluxe rooms, with two bathrooms and private balcony or patio. Sleeps a maximum of 6 people (max 5 adults).  

Family Suite is larger in size than the family room, still with king and twin bedrooms and two private bathrooms and a spacious balcony/patio space.Sleeps a maximum of 6 people, 5 adults.

All Club Rooms include access to the Club Lounge on the third floor and the following benefits:

Personalised concierge - 5 culinary offerings throughout the day including Full American Breakfast (Club guests must take their breakfast in the Club Lounge) - Premium alcohol service from 12:00 midday -10:00pmComplimentary WiFi access

  • Book by 10 Jan '26 to receive up to 50% off your accommodation rates, plus a complimentary upgrade to Half Board Dine Around from Half Board, for stays between 11 Jan '25 – 10 Jan '26. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout Dates apply. Applicable to certain room types.
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 3 May '24 to receive up to 71% off the accommodation cost between 15 Apr '24–10 Jan '25.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Caravan (open for buffet breakfast daily as well as dinner on selected evenings and brunch on Fridays). Amaseena (outdoor Arabian restaurant, with traditional buffet, shisha, live music and belly dancing - closed on Mondays). Splendido (authentic Italian cuisine, open for dinner). Gulf Pavilion (poolside restaurant with swim-up bar, serving a range of sandwiches, pizzas and salads). La Baie (poolside venue with swim-up bar and casual fare). Tamoka (beachside dining, serving Latin American cuisine, with regular live music). Cana by Tamoka (beach bar). Blue Jade (pan-Asian cuisine, open for dinner, with a Vietnamese-themed evening brunch on Fridays). Lobby Lounge (serving light meals and afternoon tea). Library Bar. Ritz Carlton Executive Club Lounge. 

 6 swimming pools (including 2 separate shaded kids' pools, 1 adults-only pool, and 1 pool with a water slide). Private beach. Spa* with outdoor relaxation pool, hot and cold plunge pools, steam room and treatment rooms. Fitness centre. 4 floodlit tennis courts*. Ritz Kids Club (4-12 years). 

Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour room service*. Laundry service*. Gift shop/convenience store. Complimentary valet parking. 

5 nights between 28 Dec–1 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: Work is undergoing on the Palm restaurant and will be visable and audible in certain areas of the resort.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (6285)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic experience and atmosphere!

Apr 19, 2024 Itamar K

The atmosphere was incredible and the waiter was so kind loving and overall great! He knew how to make us feel welcome and comfortable and to really appreciate the arabic cuisine and the food was also fantastic. The harisa has incredible flavor! 100% recommend!! Thank you Ahmed the waiter! :)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best experience of my life in the Ritz.

Apr 19, 2024 Elliott R

I’ve never had service like this before in my life! I felt like royalty here. House keeping was great. Even when getting food everyone knew my name. Everyone who worked at the ritz was very patient with me and grandad.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Place to remember

Apr 19, 2024 sarriad Munich, Germany

A Place to remember. Fantastic high service level. Great breakfast buffet. We stayed without kids but it is a very family friendly resort and all kids were very welcomed (not so usual for these high class hotels). Great adult pool, to enjoy drinks in the pool watching old MTV videos on big screen. Lovely rooms with fantastic room service.
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Apr 18, 2024 Yury G Los Angeles, California

Excellent Hotel, wonderful location five star service good breakfast, nice restaurant concierge very helpful fabulous stuff in the little lounge Upgraded to one bedroom suite was A pleasant surprise attention to details very comfortable, bed and pillows
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great dinner

Apr 18, 2024 1989alicer London, United Kingdom

Great food and good spot. We enjoyed it greatly! Linda was a lovely Italian waitress who served us! Food and ambinance was really good. We will definitely recommend and will return to the the restaurant for another meal. Well done Linda! Cheers!