The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
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Plan My HolidayFive-Star Luxury Desert Resort with Award-Winning Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is set within the protected Al Wadi Nature Reserve, just north of Dubai.
Boasting luxurious Bedouin-style tented villas with private pools and desert views, the resort is a refreshing contrast to city life, offering an idyllic desert retreat.
The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife, including resident Oryx and gazelles, and 50 species of birds.
Highlights of the resort include its falconry centre with daily shows and interactions, its award-winning spa and its equestrian centre. The spa is home to The Rainforest circuit, which includes 13 facilities, including experience showers, a herbal sauna and an ice igloo.
Those who wish to explore on their luxury holiday to Ras Al Khaimah can take advantage of the wide selection of excursions and activities – from desert treks on camels or horses, archery lessons and stargazing to bird-watching, nature walks and Heritage Forest tree planting.
Perfect for romantic couples and for families alike, the resort has four restaurants and various private dining opportunities, too. There is also a children’s club and a club for older children to learn about nature.
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Spa
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Fitness Centre
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Children's Club
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Pool
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Archery
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Cycling
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Yoga
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Restaurants and Bars
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Falconry
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Horse-riding
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Excursions
Accommodation types
Inspired by traditional Bedouin tents, each villa has a private pool, a deck overlooking the desert, a spacious lounge area and a bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.
This 253-square-metre villa features a king-size bedroom, a living area, a bathroom with an oversized soaking tub and a separate shower, and a furnished outdoor terrace with a private pool and desert view.
Amenities include:
Complimentary WiFi, TV, bathrobes and coffee/tea maker.
Accommodates:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
This 158-square-metre villa features a king or double bed, cosy seating areas, a bathroom
with an oversized soaking tub and a separate shower, and a furnished terrace with a private
pool and open view of the desert.
Amenities include:
Complimentary WiFi, TV, bathrobes and coffee/tea maker.
Accommodates:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
This 253-square-metre villa features a king-size bedroom, a living room, a bathroom with an oversized soaking tub and a separate shower, and a furnished terrace with a private pool and view of the desert.
Amenities include:
Complimentary WiFi, TV, bathrobes and coffee/tea maker.
Accommodates:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
This 158-square-metre villa features a king-size and twin beds, cosy seating areas, a bathroom with an oversized soaking tub and a separate shower, and a furnished terrace with a private pool and a secluded desert view.
Amenities include:
Complimentary WiFi, TV, bathrobes, minibar and coffee/tea maker.
Accommodates:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Resort Highlights
Find out what makes The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert special. Here are some of our personal highlights.
Dining at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a wonderful experience, with
four restaurants offering a variety of mouth-watering dishes.
Farmhouse is a rustic restaurant serving wild meats and home-grown vegetables, with a whisky lounge that specialises in handcrafted cocktails.
Kaheela Restaurant presents a buffet and a la carte menu of Middle East and Indian dishes. Moorish is inspired by Morocco, with a selection of Moroccan specialties with a Mediterranean twist.
Lastly, Kan Zaman is an outdoor barbecue venue with live grill stations and mezze every Friday evening. Private dining experiences are also available, including brunches and chef-led experiences, and Moon Bar is perched above the treetops.
At The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert families are well-catered for. There is a
children’s club, where younger guests can ride ponies, play games, do arts and crafts and try archery, whilst children aged 7 to 15 can join the Ritz Kids Rangers and learn outdoor survival skills and about the importance of nature conservation.
There are also dedicated camel rides and bird-watching tours for little ones.
The resort, set within a protected nature reserve of 1,235 acres, is a wonderful place to get up close to nature and wildlife, whether bird-watching, horse-riding, watching falconry shows, feeding the resident Oryx and gazelle, or stargazing.
At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, guests can unwind in an award-winning setting, which features a Rainforest circuit that has experience showers, a herbal sauna, an ice igloo, bucket-drench shower and a vitality pool with six different acupressure jet stations.
There are 10 treatment pavilions, as well as an indoor pool and hammam. Signature treatments include the Diamond Experience; an anti-aging facial treatment.
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