InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

Classic Sea View King
Classic Sea View
Family Villa Bedroom
Family Villa Terrace
ShaSha
Classic Sea View
Club Lounge Pool
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
ShaSha
Pool Villa
Pool Villa
Noho
Levant
Levant
Classic Sea View Twin
Amarbar
One Bedroom Sea View Suite
One Bedroom Suite Sea View
Family Villas
ShaSha Lounge
Lobby
NoHo
Ramsa Lounge
Saffar
Spa
Courtyard
Classic Sea View King
Classic Sea View
Family Villa Bedroom
Family Villa Terrace
ShaSha
Classic Sea View
Club Lounge Pool
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
ShaSha
Pool Villa
Pool Villa
Noho
Levant
Levant
Classic Sea View Twin
Amarbar
One Bedroom Sea View Suite
One Bedroom Suite Sea View
Family Villas
ShaSha Lounge
Lobby
NoHo
Ramsa Lounge
Saffar
Spa
Courtyard

The hotel

A brand new resort on Hayat Island in Ras Al Khaimah, the Intercontinental offers sea views from all rooms, giving that idyllic island feel that you’re craving from a beach holiday. Take time out on your spacious balcony with a morning coffee, overlooking the ocean, or with a sundowner from the minibar before the evening begins. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options, NoHo is great for an evening buzz and will transport you to trendy New York in an instant. Shasha is the hub of entertainment, be it pool parties, yoga or cinema under the stars, and make sure you grab a spot here in time for the sunset views over the ocean. This hotel is a great pick for families, with spacious suites and villas with private pools available for larger parties, and an extensive kids activity programme to keep them occupied, giving you time to visit the spa for a massage to unwind. If you don’t want to simply ‘fly and flop’, you’re only 45 minutes away from Dubai with it’s magnificent shopping centres, water parks and attractions galore. 

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located on Hayat Island, surrounded by the Arabian Sea. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: Approximately 1 hour. 

Hotel information

351 generously sized rooms, suites and villas, all with spacious balcony or terrace with day beds, air-conditioning, coffee/tea-making facilities, minibar*, and flat-screen TV.

Classic Sea View rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 


Board basis options

Breakfast option includes: International buffet breakfast will be served in Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant. Breakfast taken outside designated meal timings will be charged separately as per consumption. Breakfast ordered through room service will be charged as per consumption.

Half Board option includes: breakfast and dinner at Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant which includes food only, all drinks will be charged as per consumption. Complimentary one small bottle of water per person per meal.

Full Board option includes: breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant which includes food only, all drinks will be charged as per consumption. Complimentary one small bottle of water per person per meal.

All-Inclusive option includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner at Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant, or 3 course dinner - set-menu at either Levant & Nar or NoHo Bar & Grilll. Selected soft & house beverages are available from 12:30pm – 10:00pm at Saffar. Soft & house beverages included from 11:00am – 07:00pm in ShaSha. Soft & house beverages included from 07:00pm - 10:00pm at Amarbar. 4 house beverages per person with set-menu meals at Levant & Nar and NoHo Bar & Grill. Other meals and drinks not included in the All Inclusive meal plan will be charged to the guest’s account. All Inclusive package ends at 12 noon on the day of check out, unless late check out extended and paid (does not apply on complimentary late check out extensions). 

Guests with Half Board, Full Board, and All-Inclusive meal plan bookings. Guests are now entitled to utilize their 120 AED credit during the NoHo Brunch, which is hosted every Saturday. Please note that an additional supplement is applicable for certain packages: ‘Bubbly Experience’ and ‘Driver’s Choice’ packages and ‘Champagne Experience’ package. Guests have to make reservations in advance to secure their spot.

Room upgrades

Club Intercontinental Sea View rooms with access to the Executive lounge, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Junior One Bedroom Suite Sea View with separate living room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Club Intercontinental Junior Suites, with access to the Executive lounge, separate living room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Resort One Bedroom Suite Sea View, with separate living room, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Family Villas are just steps from the beach, with spacious living and dining area, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Private Pool Villas are just steps from the beach, with a private pool, spacious living and dining area, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Club Rooms include: access to the Club InterContinental Lounge with a separate check-in area, private pool, deep soaking jacuzzi, as well as deluxe culinary offers throughout the day such as cocktail happy hour and afternoon tea.

Saffar (International cuisinge, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Levant & Nar (Turkish and Lebanese cuisine, with sea views). Noho (stylish New York inspired bar and grill). Ramsa Lounge (lobby lounge serving hot drinks and pastries). Amarbar (library style bar serving drinks and light bites). Shasha Pool Bar (poolside bar serving food, cocktails and shisha). 

Kids activity programme. Cinema under the stars. 

Swimming pool and separate kids pool. Private beach. Fitness centre. Tennis courts. Yoga. Kids club*. Teen club*.  Spa*. Watersports*. 

Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Laundry service*. Babysitting service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: From time to time, the Hotel reserves the right to close or to alter operating hours of the food & beverage or other outlets and will have no liability in this regard. However, the Hotel will arrange an alternative appropriate venue. Meal timings during Ramadan may vary based on local UAE laws.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great new Resort

May 15, 2024 GERTraveler Rockledge, Florida

The Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah seems to be a new and very beautiful resort, with great beach and Food & Beverage facilities. Most of the employees all over the resort are very friendly and you can feel that they love to do their job. Great job by an Egyptian employee at the Reception or Guest relation (unfortunately I forget his name). For… Read more
The Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah seems to be a new and very beautiful resort, with great beach and Food & Beverage facilities. Most of the employees all over the resort are very friendly and you can feel that they love to do their job. Great job by an Egyptian employee at the Reception or Guest relation (unfortunately I forget his name). For an important meeting I forgot my cufflinks, and this Gentlemen organized them for me very late evening within a short time!! Well done!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Two Words- Truly Amazing

May 11, 2024 Karen G

Two Words - Truly Amazing We stayed at this fabulous resort for 14 nights in August 2023. Stepping foot into the lobby we were treated like royalty. Upon leaving, we felt like family. A huge shout out to Martin Hilton and his team whom work tirelessly everyday to make your stay not only enjoyable, but comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble.… Read more
Two Words - Truly Amazing We stayed at this fabulous resort for 14 nights in August 2023. Stepping foot into the lobby we were treated like royalty. Upon leaving, we felt like family. A huge shout out to Martin Hilton and his team whom work tirelessly everyday to make your stay not only enjoyable, but comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. Also a big thank you to the lovely and welcoming staff in Saffar Restaurant, especially Jenny. Gorgeous food, tasty cocktails made to order and a scenery to die for. We enjoyed our stay so much so we have booked a return visit this Summer. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Luxury Honeymoon!

May 11, 2024 Holly S

We have had the most incredible honeymoon here at the Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah. The team have been absolutely superb and it truly is a luxury hotel. We stayed here for 9nights, the hotel is designed beautifully. Saffar restaurant is the main restaurant for all inclusive meals and we couldn’t fault the food, everything is fresh and there… Read more
We have had the most incredible honeymoon here at the Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah. The team have been absolutely superb and it truly is a luxury hotel. We stayed here for 9nights, the hotel is designed beautifully. Saffar restaurant is the main restaurant for all inclusive meals and we couldn’t fault the food, everything is fresh and there is always a fresh carved meat for each sitting. The staff are really professional and helpful. We loved the warm desserts!! The restaurant is designed in a way that allows for more intimate dining rather than squashing lots of tables together like other hotels. Shasha cocktail bar is a lovely pool bar and the team knew what our usual order was which was a nice touch. Amarbar is lovely for an evening drink designed like a fancy whisky bar, great for drinks and playing cards. We dined in both the Noho and Levant & Nar restaurants which were both really nice. Book a 6:30pm table at Levant and Nar to see a stunning sunset as you eat beautiful food. Highly recommend the lamb rack on their full menu!! The beach is very clean and lifeguard on duty at all times with plenty of towels and bottles of water for your convenience. We would recommend getting club access as this really exceeded all of our expectations!! This gave access to a private adults only pool, private members lounge and it was absolutely superb, Roshan and his whole team with special mention to Manju, Sumudu and Jeena were so friendly and welcoming for breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails- all included in the access. They truly made our stay so luxurious! We also had a few treatments at the spa, which is well worth checking out, my husband booked a full body massage twice and I had a mum to be massage and a facial. We were so relaxed afterwards and they really were so knowledgeable and professional at their craft. Thanks again to the full team at the hotel. We can’t wait to return! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Superb stay at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah!

May 11, 2024 378willd London, United Kingdom

This hotel is simply stunning. Amazing location, a selection of great restaurants to choose from, fully equipped gym and spa and a gorgeous private beach and pool area. You MUST book one of the private villas - well worth it. Very stylish and spacious with a wonderfully comfortable bed. The nest thing about this hotel is the staff. Each and every… Read more
This hotel is simply stunning. Amazing location, a selection of great restaurants to choose from, fully equipped gym and spa and a gorgeous private beach and pool area. You MUST book one of the private villas - well worth it. Very stylish and spacious with a wonderfully comfortable bed. The nest thing about this hotel is the staff. Each and every member of the team delivered exceptional customer service and made me feel a valued guest. Highly recommended! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very good

May 8, 2024 Разия Т

Very good service, great beach and pool and stuff but food sometimes was limited, tasty but not big variety of meat or fish, also no ice cream or fruits between meals.