Khaleej Times, 4/25/2011

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC announced that it has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Hotels, or ADNH, to operate a waterfront hotel in the UAE capital.

Set amidst landscaped gardens with its own private beach overlooking the Grand Canal, the hotel is expected to open in late 2011. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal will be the company's third hotel in the UAE.

Designed by Otak International, the hotel will feature 447 luxurious guestrooms and suites, as well as 85 villas. Inspired by the 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal will consist of ten stately buildings arranged in a crescent formation, completely with artfully designed water features throughout the 220,000 square metre (54 acre) property...

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