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
  • 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.

Rating summary

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Jul 24, 2024 NorthStar50212875828 Moscow, Russia

Super friendly staff, really you get more than expect! Hotel is big, clean & beautiful everywhere. Just one minus - if you want to walk out of hotel - it's just nowhere:( you can go on taxi to nearest mall etc. So I am sure soon there will be lots of place surround Breakfasts & dinner - nice choice, different cuisine, tasty. Your date pudding is… Read more
Super friendly staff, really you get more than expect! Hotel is big, clean & beautiful everywhere. Just one minus - if you want to walk out of hotel - it's just nowhere:( you can go on taxi to nearest mall etc. So I am sure soon there will be lots of place surround Breakfasts & dinner - nice choice, different cuisine, tasty. Your date pudding is just LOVE:) Our big special THANKS to the following guys: Front Office - Svetlana, Doniyorbek, Mahmoud, Zee Spa - Dewa, Janee. To be honest - all the ladies there F&B - Supervisor of Saffar, sorry not mention name, Jesicca, Juni Chef - Shibin (hearts for Muhammara:))) But really all the staff deserves to get our appreciation. So Hope to see you again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating One of the best stays north of Dubai.

Jul 23, 2024 Tyler B

Service is unmatched. Rooms are extremely comfortable and spacious. One of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. Just wish the pillows were a little more firm. I cannot recommend this resort enough. I will be a repeat customer for the foreseeable future.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gr8 and awesome.want to visit in future as well.

Jul 22, 2024 Devinder S

The resort was excellent and stay was awesome.the hotel staff was so friendly and caring that we Will suggest all of our Friends to visit the resort. The ride in small cart car by Shaukat Ali( front desk) was awesome.House keeping staff was also excellent
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Jul 22, 2024 Abanob R

The outstanding team, led by Director Sherif who epitomizes ultra-luxury guest service, ensured a remarkable experience. Abraam was exceptionally professional during our check-in. At the pool and lounge, Moses and Shashi stood out with their helpfulness and cheerfulness. Mariam provided an amazing farewell experience during our check-out. Thanks… Read more
The outstanding team, led by Director Sherif who epitomizes ultra-luxury guest service, ensured a remarkable experience. Abraam was exceptionally professional during our check-in. At the pool and lounge, Moses and Shashi stood out with their helpfulness and cheerfulness. Mariam provided an amazing farewell experience during our check-out. Thanks for the entire team you made may week end Exceptional. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 1- The bed sheet had a stain , it wasnt clean ! 2-the club lounge was just a big disappointment, am a regular hotelier

Jul 21, 2024 Suzikkka

1- The bed sheet had a stain , it wasnt clean ! 2-the club lounge was just a big disappointment, am a regular hotelier and i have had tried several club lounge access inclusive of afternoon tea and cocktail hour but sadly this one is poor and not value of money at all , if i knew it will be this way i wouldnt have paid extra money to avail the… Read more
1- The bed sheet had a stain , it wasnt clean ! 2-the club lounge was just a big disappointment, am a regular hotelier and i have had tried several club lounge access inclusive of afternoon tea and cocktail hour but sadly this one is poor and not value of money at all , if i knew it will be this way i wouldnt have paid extra money to avail the access as it was a complete waste of money, both the tea time and the cocktail hour were very very poor and disappointing , total waste that we didnt eat or enjoy ! 3-Room : there was kits for one person only and when we have ordered the dental kit it took long time to arrive ! Frankly speaking i have visited other intercontinental hotels in Fujairah and Dubai and the experience was awesome thats why i have decided to come all the way from Dubai to try Intercontinental RAK but sadly me and my husband were disappointed specially that we came to celebrate our 6th anniversary, even in regards to the anniversary it was big surprise that you dont do any complimentary towel decorations although it costs nothing , i was so disappointed to receive a call declining my request , again Iam a regular hotelier . Read less