# The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a 294-room beach resort on JBR beach in Dubai Marina, a few steps from The Walk promenade. Its low-rise buildings, gardens and six pools make it a good choice for families and couples who want the beach and the city on foot. Source : https://sabaro-travel.com/en/hotels/ritz-carlton-dubai-jbr/ The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the Dubai Marina beach resort to choose if you prefer low-rise living: Mediterranean-inspired buildings, gardens and a private beach at the foot of the JBR towers (Jumeirah Beach Residence, the seafront tower district). All 294 rooms and suites have a balcony or terrace overlooking the sea. Forbes Travel Guide, the American guide that rates hotels after inspection, gives it five stars, its highest rating. ## Location, its first asset The hotel sits on JBR beach, a few steps from The Walk, the promenade lined with shops and restaurants, and close to the marina. You can walk out for dinner in town and come back to a quiet garden. The district is served by the Dubai Tram and the Metro Red Line (see [getting around Dubai](/en/guides/se-deplacer-dubai/) and our [Dubai Marina, JBR and Bluewaters](/en/dubai/dubai-marina/) page). The hotel also runs a 30-minute guided walk along JBR after sunset, ending with a barefoot meditation on the beach. ## Every room faces the sea The resort has 193 guest rooms, 60 Club rooms and 41 suites. Rooms measure 50 m², suites 100 m² and up. All have a balcony or terrace. Club rooms give access to the Club Lounge on level 3, with sea views and a dedicated concierge; the One Bedroom Ocean Club Suite adds a separate living room on the upper floors. Families take the Family Suite, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and for a special occasion the Emirates Suite has a 75 m² private terrace facing the Gulf and Palm Jumeirah. **Our tip**: for a family of four to six, the Family Suite saves booking two rooms; for a couple, a Club room is worth the extra if you like a quiet breakfast. ## Six pools and a private beach There are six pools, including one for children. At **La Baie**, a Mediterranean restaurant with a swim-up bar and cabanas, the pool is for guests aged 21 and over, although children are welcome in the restaurant. On the sand, **Caña** is a palapa-style beach bar. Activities include tennis, archery, volleyball, yoga and water sports. See also our [Dubai beaches guide](/en/guides/plages-dubai/). ## Nine restaurants and bars - **Blue Jade**: Southeast Asian and Japanese cuisines; - **Splendido**: Tuscan-inspired cooking, a marble bar and a terrace; - **Tamoka**: a beachfront restaurant with Caribbean flavours; - **Amaseena**: open-air Middle Eastern dining after dark; - **La Baie**: Mediterranean, beside the adults' pool; - **Caravan**: the breakfast buffet; - **The Gulf Pavilion**: relaxed and family-friendly; - **The Lobby Lounge** for afternoon tea, and the **Library Bar**, modelled on a gentleman's club. Alcohol is served to guests aged 21 and over (see [Dubai's alcohol rules](/en/guides/alcool-regles-dubai/)). ## The spa The Ritz-Carlton Spa has 12 treatment rooms, three with a private terrace, eucalyptus steam rooms, a sauna, hot and cold plunge pools and an outdoor relaxation pool. Its signature ritual, Arabia Felix, draws on regional ingredients: a scrub of Dead Sea salt and Emirati sand, a camel-milk foot soak, a warm argan oil massage and frankincense vapours. See our [spa and wellness](/en/themes/spa-and-wellness/) page. ## With children **Ritz Kids** welcomes children aged 4 to 12 from 9 am to 6 pm local time, with daily activities and a dedicated playroom. Add the children's pool, The Gulf Pavilion and the Family Suites, and the hotel works well for families (see our [family](/en/themes/family/) page). ## Practical information - **Getting there**: about 35 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and 75 km from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi (AUH). The hotel has no airport shuttle; parking is free. - **Languages spoken**: English, Russian, German, French and Mandarin. - **Prices**: in October 2026, for a stay in March 2027, the cheapest room was offered at around €510 a night for two adults, with breakfast and free cancellation, including taxes and fees, with a possible per-night tourism fee on top. ## Sabaro's view **Who it's for**: families, couples who want both the beach and neighbourhood life, and travellers who prefer a low-rise resort to a tower. **Strengths**: a sea view from every room; JBR and the marina on foot; six pools and Ritz Kids; a 9.1 out of 10 rating on Booking.com (1,397 reviews); good value for a Forbes five-star hotel. **Good to know**: the JBR promenade next door is lively; there is no airport shuttle; the La Baie pool is off limits to under-21s. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do all rooms have a sea view? According to the hotel, all 294 rooms and suites have a balcony or terrace overlooking the sea. The Family Suite, however, looks onto the gardens. ### What ages is Ritz Kids for? Ages 4 to 12, daily from 9 am to 6 pm local time. ### Can I walk to The Walk and the marina? Yes. The hotel is on JBR beach, a few steps from The Walk, with the marina close by. ### Is there an adults-only pool? Yes, at La Baie, for guests aged 21 and over. ### How far is the airport? Dubai International Airport is about 35 km away. There is no hotel shuttle, so plan on a taxi or a private transfer.