Ras al Khaimah Hotels|Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

Name: The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
Telephone: 971-7-206-7777

A traditional desert hideaway

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Set within a 1,235-acre protected reserve in Ras Al Khaimah's Wadi Khadeja, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, offers a luxurious escape in one of the UAE's most captivating landscapes.

Inspired by traditional Arabian architecture, the resort's 109 sand-hued private villas are thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the surrounding desert and feature private pools and terraces. Inside, rich details like classic wood furnishings, tented ceilings, brass lanterns and intricate mashrabiya evoke a sense of timeless heritage, while modern luxuries such as 75-inch televisions and freestanding bathtubs offer effortless comfort in the heart of the wilderness.

After unwinding at the lavish spa and outdoor pool, guests can indulge in distinctive dining experiences, including Farmhouse by Syrco, where a refined farm-to-table philosophy highlights regional and seasonal ingredients. Four additional culinary venues present global flavors and craft beverages, each designed to complement the serene desert setting. Guests are also invited to embrace the magic of the dunes with curated experiences, from nature walks to archery and stargazing.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Exuding a sense of quiet luxury, the two-bedroom Signature Villas are sprawled across more than 9,000 square feet within a private gated estate, with greater privacy for those who prefer seclusion. Dressed in earthy hues, the living room offers views of the desert through floor-to-ceiling windows. Choose from indoor and outdoor dining tables to enjoy a customized in-villa breakfast prepared by a personal chef. In the master bedroom, a plush king-sized bed ensures sound sleep while a writing desk is available should you find yourself inspired by the dune views. Bathrooms come with a standalone bathtub, a walk-in rain shower and an outdoor shower.
In the Signature Villa, you can also take laps in the 969-square-foot private swimming pools, soak in the sun on a water bed, enjoy a barbecue dinner and stargaze on your private deck. Work out to your favorite songs in a personal fitness studio that comes complete with Technogym equipment and a treadmill. A private butler attends to every request.
If you need other accommodation configurations, the Ras Al Khaimah hotel has everything from one-bedroom villas to lavish tents with indoor-outdoor communal spaces, complimentary sunset cocktails and unforgettable Arabian desert views.
Make time to relax at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Al Wadi Desert, where you can choose from a wide range of wellness experiences, massages, body treatments, facials and guided yoga sessions. The spa’s signature Rainforest experience is a highlight of any stay at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. Expect a hydrotherapy journey through 16 warm and cold stations, including plunge pools, a steam room, cold showers, sauna, ice igloo and a vitality pool with jets.
The unique location offers plenty of opportunities for one-of-a-kind experiences with a sense of place, such as falconry shows and lessons, desert biking, horseback riding, stargazing and camel rides, all available to book with the experience concierge.

Things to Know

Equipped with strength training equipment, exercise bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines, the fitness center helps tone those muscles 24 hours a day.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, the luxury resort can arrange private barbecue dinners among the dunes, atop Al Wadi Tower with views over the nature reserve or lake-side at Farmhouse.
Spend a few minutes in the mornings or late afternoons on your private deck for a chance to spot the beautiful Arabian oryx.
The resort’s outdoor Oasis Pool is a temperature-controlled retreat that includes a children’s pool and Jacuzzi.
Children ages four and above are welcome to participate in activities such as bird-watching tours, kids archery, mini falconry and camel rides through the Ritz Kids program.

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