InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

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
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

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. 


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). 

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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Traveller rating

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Dec 9, 2023 Zmica M

It was Amazing staying , I would like to thankfull all the staff around restaurant and Housekeeeping and Reception as well ,thanks for Abdel he was attentive and he provide me and my family agreat service ,for sure will coming back soon with my frinds.
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Dec 7, 2023 fahadaE3812SY

I stayed in the hotel for business. It was very amazing. The room size was very big, the toilet is great. Love the room service and attention to details. The staff are lovely specially Mr. Hafeez and Mr. Ali and the director of house keeping Mrs.Jeanette and Miss Liza house keeping Manager.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Memorable Family Getaway: Exceptional Service and amazing hospitality

Dec 3, 2023 Shazuch Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We, a family of 5, had an excellent stay at the Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. Arkam's exceptional service at the restaurant and the impressive variety and quality of breakfast made our experience truly memorable. Overall, it was an amazing stay that exceeded our expectations.
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Dec 3, 2023 Shaimaa S

I had a problem with the AC in my room and some problems with the pool bar but Mahmoud Daigham helped me with solving all my problems and changed the room to me and was very very helpful and managed to calm me down while i was frustrated. Thank you Mahmoud for making our holiday better and smoother
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful breakfast experience and overall stay

Dec 3, 2023 Haris S

We stayed at InterContinental for 2 nights. We were met with great hospitality throughout our stay, however one individual stood out the most. Whilst having our breakfast meal we were greeted by Arkam. His positive and supportive demeanor made my day. He would constantly check in on us to ensure we had the best possible experience and made sure we… Read more
We stayed at InterContinental for 2 nights. We were met with great hospitality throughout our stay, however one individual stood out the most. Whilst having our breakfast meal we were greeted by Arkam. His positive and supportive demeanor made my day. He would constantly check in on us to ensure we had the best possible experience and made sure we were served with only the very best food and services. I was sitting an exam during the first day of our stay and as soon as Arkam came to know of it, he was extremely supportive. He wished me the very best of luck and made sure I had the best breakfast possible before my test. He had gone as far as then taking time out of his work to come and ask me the very next day how my exam went. I am sure I was not the only one as I had seen him walking around to other tables with a friendly smile, bringing joy to any group he interacts with. Truly an exemplary individual with an incredible personality. It is very rare nowadays to find such people who genuinely love and respect their job. He tries his very best to make everyone’s stay as memorable as he possibly can. Read less