The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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The hotel

Tranquil and committed to the environment, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert resort has a natural yet sanctuary feel in beautiful surroundings with gazelles and oryx roaming around. Choose from a wide selection of recreational activities and experiences, or simply bask in the surreal aura of the desert's romance. All villas come complete with their own swimming pool, ensuring utter privacy as you bask in the sun’s rays. There’s also traditional tented villas for those who want the full-on Bedouin experience. There’s a dedicated nature reserve on-site, home to Arabian gazelles, camels and oryxes. Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity of getting up close to these gentle and fascinating creatures as they wander the dunes at leisure — magical! Also magical is the resort’s spa, offering lavish treatment pavilions, state-of-the-art hydrotherapy and signature treatments including the rainforest experience which comes highly recommended.

Amenities

  • Horse Riding
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in the UAE’s northern emirate Ras Al Khaimah, the closest desert resort from Dubai International Airport. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

101 villas. All with air-conditioning, private swimming pool, furnished sun deck, 41” interactive LCD TV, Bose music system, telephone, high-speed Internet access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, silk bathrobe, hairdryer, iron and board. Al Rimal Pool Villa with 1 king-size bed and lounge area with sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (subject to extra bed, sofa bed).

Half Board option: includes breakfast in Kaheela. Guests booked on Half Board can dine-around in participating restaurants and lounges for lunch or dinner (food only); Kaheela, Moorish, Farmhouse, Moon Bar, Oasis Pool & Bar, Kan Zaman BBQ and Shore House (seafood restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach).

Full Board option: includes breakfast in Kaheela. Guests booked on Full Board can dine-around in participating restaurants and lounges for lunch and dinner (food only); Kaheela, Moorish, Farmhouse, Moon Bar, Oasis Pool & Bar, Kan Zaman BBQ and Shore House (seafood restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach).

Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa with king-size bed, lounge area with sofa bed, terrace, sun-loungers, dining table and chairs with barbecue area. Oversized bathroom with free-standing tub and separate rain shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Al Sahari Secluded Pool Villa with king-size bed, lounge area with sofa bed, terrace, sun-loungers, dining table and chairs with barbecue area. Oversized bathroom with free-standing tub and separate rain shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Please note: Al Khaimah and Al Sahari tented villas are on Full Board package. The Ultimate Desert Experience for Tented Villas include Full Board for all guests in the villa as well as one complimentary Al Wadi Experience daily for all guests in addition to the complimentary daily falcon show and owl interaction.

Kaheela (International and regional cuisine, breakfast and lunch). Moorish (tapas). Farmhouse (farm-to-table inspired menu). Moon Bar. Paddock Cafe. Destination Dining* options include in the desert dunes including picnics and private barbecues under the stars. 

Oasis Pool & Bar featuring a large swimming pool, Jacuzzi, kids' pool and Ritz-Kidz Splash pool area. The Ritz-Carlton Spa* with indoor hydrothermal pool and the Rainforest Spa experience. Fitness centre. Yoga*. Complimentary bikes to use in the resort for the whole family. Nature and bird-watching walks*. Nature drives*. Stargazing*. Horse riding*. Owl Experience. Complimentary access to the Ritz Kids® club (aged 4 years and above). Feathered Friend experience for kids. Trail Tales experience for kids. Complimentary beach access at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach (only 15 minutes away).

Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour room service*.

3 nights minimum stay applies over New Year. No check out permitted on 31st December.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best honeymoon❤️

Dec 6, 2023 vivolan Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The best place for the honeymoon and best staff specially carl,eli,jeff,marie we will be back here soon best for relaxing this place has peace and quite... Thank you so much for your best hospitality and best service❤️❤️❤️ I will tell all my couples family and friends to come here❤️❤️❤️
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Dec 4, 2023 R J H

This was a top experience for us. We were welcomed with champagne and fruit on arrival, anytime we need to go somewhere on the property we could call for a buggy and it was there within 15 minutes. The first night there, we had a dining experience Called oasis, dining in the desert, just the two of us with chef Lisa and Vimal Sharma as our staff.… Read more
This was a top experience for us. We were welcomed with champagne and fruit on arrival, anytime we need to go somewhere on the property we could call for a buggy and it was there within 15 minutes. The first night there, we had a dining experience Called oasis, dining in the desert, just the two of us with chef Lisa and Vimal Sharma as our staff. It was amazing, wonderful tasting steak, tiger, prawns, lamb chops, and many other wonderful foods. The second evening there, we took a camel ride by a full moon in the desert then had dinner at the Moorish restaurant, again, a wonderful experience. We stayed in the tented villa, which I would strongly recommend. Overall, we had two wonderful nights there, and we hope to return someday. Read less
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Dec 3, 2023 Tracy S

Amazing stay with amazing service! Dawood was very helpful and enjoyable! He was very professional and up to speed. I will defend recommend Dawood for any weekend getaway to Ritz Carlton Al Wadi.
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Dec 2, 2023 Onc1e

Very friendly personnel. Good food and lovely mocktails. The area is huge, but it is easy to get around with bike or getting picked up by golf cart. Beautiful place with camels strolling around. The personal pool in the villa was totally worth the price difference compared to a hotel without it. All in all amazing experience.
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Nov 28, 2023 Jake B

Had a really lovely stay at the resort. Dawood was great - nothing was too much trouble for him and I cannot thank him enough. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again next time I return