Virgin Holidays View
Exclusive to Virgin Holidays in the UK, this brand new resort opened its doors in Mar '09. Distinctly Arabesque in style, the design is sumptuously magical with rich, earthy colours, romantically dimmed lanterns and exotic furnishings. It also boasts an unrivalled location in a private bay offering 1.5 kilometres of beautiful sandy beach with a spectacular mountain backdrop. For those in need of pampering, there are fantastic spa facilities including a traditional Turkish Hammam bath and 9 treatment rooms in which all manner of therapeutic treatments are administered. There are also 3 wonderful free-form swimming pools to laze by, a fully equipped fitness centre and water sports in abundance. If you feel like exploring, there are dune safaris to tempt you and trips to the breathtaking Musandam Fjords in a traditional Dhow boat. Guests will also have full access to all the facilities at neighbouring Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Villas, including an additional 3 pools.
Where is it?
At the tip of the Arabian Peninsula in Ras Al Khaimah, the resort is set on an 1.5 kilometre stretch of white sandy beach. The old town is 5 minutes away. Transfer time from Dubai airport:1 hour 15 min.
Facilities
A variety of restaurants, bars and lounges: Maarid (International buffet; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Piacere Del Gusto (Italian Al Forno cooking from an open kitchen, open for à la carte dinner), Passage to Asia (Asian à la carte cuisine; open for dinner), South American Steak House (opening October 2009 – à la carte succulent steaks, Argentinian wines; open for dinner), Al Bahar (opening October 2009 - barbeque lunch, à la carte snacks; seafood dinner), Dhow Beach Bar (tapas and salads; open for lunch and dinner), BN Café (coffee and snacks), The Dome Lounge (centrally located in the lobby; open all day for drinks), X.O. (rustic night spot serving spirits, cocktails, cigars), The Sunset Bar (pool side; serving cocktails, juice and smoothies), Esprit Bar (opening October 2009 - serving speciality cocktails with live bands/DJ’s). 2 free form, temperature controlled swimming pools (1 salt water; 1 children's pool with water slide), use of 3 temperature controlled pools at adjacent Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Villas (including 1 shaded kids' pool). Spa with 9 treatment rooms, hairdressing salon, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish Hammam bath and spacious steam, fitness, aerobics and relaxation rooms. Water sports including water-skiing, windsurfing and snorkelling (local charge for watersports). 2 tennis courts, beach volleyball. Kids club, Exclusive Virgin Holidays Guest services centre open 7 days a week for information, excursions and local tips – or simply for a chat. Shopping arcade. Babysitting (on request, local charge). Laundry service. 24-hour room service. Shuttle service to Dubai Deira City Centre Mall (twice weekly – available once per stay). Nearby attractions include golfing and horse riding (all with local charge).
Room info
324 Sea-facing Rooms. All with air-conditioning, LCD flat-screen TV, telephone, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, alarm/clock radio, iron and board, and hairdryer. Rooms with either 2 double beds or 1 double bed and sleeper sofa, sleeping max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. Garden Terrace Rooms are on the ground floor, have a terrace and access to the pool and gardens. Deluxe Sea View rooms are on higher floors with a balcony and are available at a supplement. Family Garden View and Deluxe Family Sea View rooms are also available at a supplement, are slightly larger, sleeping max 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
Additional information
All Inclusive
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at Maarid restaurant.
For a la carte orders a credit of 70Dhs for lunch at Dhow Beach Bar and Sunset Bar, Dome Lounge and 70Dhs for dinner at Piacere del Gusto, Passage to Asia or Maarid restaurant is given.
Not included in the All Inclusive package:
All items from mini-bar and room service.
BEVERAGES:
Please note that only the below listed beverages are All Inclusive items are in all Resort outlets:
Coffee - Cappuccino, espresso, tea, hot chocolate.
Soft drinks and Juices. Beer - Tuborg (this may alter but is always by the can) House Wine Red & White.
Aperitifs - Campari, Martini.
Spirits - Captain Morgan Rum, Marlborough Gin, Restov Vodka, Famous Grouse Whisky, Don Angel Tequila, St Remy Brandy.
Long Drinks - Combination from all mentioned spirits and soft drinks.
Cocktails - Pina Colada, Tequila Sunrise, Screw Driver, Cuba Libre, Tom Collins, Vodka Red Bull.