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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

DIFC, off Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 4820 PO Box 482032, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC specializes in pairing ideal meeting space with impeccable service, ensuring that all events, from board meetings to corporate-wide celebrations, are truly memorable. The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC is the only Dubai hotel connected by direct walkway to the Dubai International Financial Centre, where guests enjoy the convenience of being in the heart of Dubai’s business centre, which is also the home of the finest art galleries and best restaurants in Dubai. The versatile meeting space includes the stunning 1,400-square-meter (27,706-square-foot) Samaya Ballroom, divisible by four and conveniently located on the ground level with a separate entrance, as well as eleven additional function rooms. The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC is perfectly situated just minutes from the World Trade Centre and Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and sits just off Sheikh Zayed Road within walking distance to two metro stations. The five-star Dubai hotel is just five minutes from Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountains, the world-class shopping and entertainment of downtown Dubai and just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built2011
Renovated-
Total meeting space31,043 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms341
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Dubai Tourism (Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing)
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Cvent awards

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 05 - Sep 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
31,043.1 sq. ft.
Largest room
15,004.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
10,064.3 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Salon 10
Samaya Ballroom Pre-Function Area
Samaya Ballroom Sections A & B

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
341
Suites
78

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 9.32 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Valet parking
Street parking

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Airport
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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

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Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall

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Experience world class shopping and entertainment at the world's largest mall, only minutes from the hotel.
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Dubai Fountains

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5 mins
The world's largest choreographed fountains in Downtown Dubai
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Dhow cruise on the Arabian waters as the city unravels its traditional souqs and buildings around you.
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Burj Khalifa

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Recreation
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Visit the world's tallest building, with an observation deck on the 124th floor and a restaurant and bar on the 122nd floor.
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The Jumeirah Mosque

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Abra Ride on the Creek

Abra Ride on the Creek

Recreation
10 mins
At the heart of the old city lies Al Khor (The Creek), a wide saltwater inlet which divides the two main city-centre districts of Bur Dubai and Deira and provides a scenic thoroughfare for traditional wooden dhows, abras (water taxis) and the occasional ship.
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Traditional Bedouin village provides a glimpse into Dubai's traditional culture and lifestyle.
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Al Fahidi Fort - The Dubai Museum

Historical landmark
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Abra Cruise

Abra Cruise

Recreation
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Journey between past and present along Dubai Creek in a dhow, a boat that is traditionally used for trade.
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The Spice and Gold Souks

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Shopping
15 mins
Explore traditional souks where local products, including spices, fabrics and even gold, can be purchased for great prices. Bargaining is part of the experience.
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Bastakiya

Bastakiya

Historical landmark
15 mins
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Dubai, AE
Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai

Recreation
15 mins
Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of Dubai's largest shopping malls.
Mall of the Emirates
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Dubai, AE
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The Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah

Recreation
20 mins
The world's largest manmade island is in the shape of a palm tree. Excellent views of the city.
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The Emirate of Sharjah

The Emirate of Sharjah

Recreation
25 mins
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Facility Restrictions

Non Smoking property - Smoking in designated areas only

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

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The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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