The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

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Property Details

Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: Over 500-hectares of desert reserve, just an hour from Dubai

Feature: Enjoy unique desert experiences and family activities

Rooms: 101 Private Pool Villas

Location: Ras Al Khaimah

Nearest airport: Dubai International Airport

Transfer: 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a luxury resort, located just an hour away from Dubai. The impressive oasis provides a lavish and contemporary interpretation of the tented designs and nomadic lifestyles of local tribes and the reserve offers the perfect contrast to city life. Guests can appreciate the serene and tranquil desert surroundings, with each luxury villa benefitting from a private pool and beautiful arabesque interiors. Boasting hundreds of hectares the nature reserve hosts fifty species of birds, Arabian Oryx, gazelles and camels, plus offers adventure experiences such as stargazing, falconry and nature walks.

Ideal for couples and families alike, there is a spa with hydrothermal rainforest experience, a Moon Bar and destination dining for adults to enjoy, along with a Ritz Kids club, Equestrian Centre and Experience Concierge for younger guests. Discover the wildlife surrounding the watering hole, or visit Al Hamra Beach by day, admire the incredible stars from the stargazing platform at night, plus savour the wonderful cuisine. The stunning new Oasis Pool & Bar features a sleek temperature-controlled pool, Jacuzzi, a Ritz Kids splash pool area, plenty of space for al fresco lounging, and bar serving a selection of refreshing beverages.

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Why The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is so special...

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Luxury Family Holidays

A dedicated Ritz Kids' club, for children aged 4 years and over, provides a range of exciting and educational activities - including archery, falconry, pony rides, games, stories under stars and arts and crafts. A stay in the desert reserve also offers an intriguing insight into a faraway land, introducing children to fantastic wonders of nature and local culture plus traditions. They'll love the camel rides, bird-watching tours and visits to the resort's wildlife rehabilitation centre, where little guests can help care for injured creatures. Extraordinary adventures to tell friends about at home!

Wildlife Encounters

The joy of staying at this resort is that you're in the middle of a spectacular nature reserve - a protected area of 1,235 acres. It's a place where you can connect and reflect with nature, whilst gaining an understanding about local life. Enjoy nature-drives and bird-watching walks, archery and falconry lessons, guided bike tours and stargazing - the skies here are truly amazing. Imagine a day following the tracks of foxes and geckos, the sight of a baby gazelle taking its first steps and the Arabian Oryx reclining in the sun. The desert reserve promises guests a rare opportunity to meet its wonderful wildlife.

Romance

The rolling sandbanks of the resort are a backdrop for romance, burnished bronze by day and creating mystery under the stars by night. Soak up the setting and dine amid the dunes, with a feast for two prepared by local Bedouin people. Another starry-eyed venue is the rooftop lounge and Moon Bar, a magical spot to watch sunsets and moonbeams over shisha and delectable food. If you want to treat your loved one to a special keepsake, a trip to the Pearl Farm is an excursion to note, or perhaps you fancy an exotic desert wedding, riding off into the sunset atop a camel - both can be arranged.

Spa Breaks

The Ritz-Carlton Spa features ten treatment pavilions, an indoor swimming pool, Hammam and a unique circuit known as The Rainforest. This is a complete hydrothermal trail of sixteen state-of-the-art therapies and facilities. Combining European hydrothermal culture with Middle-Eastern bathing rituals, The Rainforest is designed to rejuvenate and revitalise. The facilities include affusion showers, a herbal sauna, ice igloo, bucket drench shower and a vitality pool with six different acupressure jet stations. Guests can also enjoy a beauty salon, boutique, yoga pavilion and state-of-the-art gymnasium with Techno Gym equipment.

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Pricing

Stay 5 nights from £830 p.p. (Low Season) and from £1,360p.p. (High Season) in an Al Rimal Pool Villa, including breakfast & transfers.
Flights available at an additional cost.

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

Amenities

Archery
Beauty Salon
Bird Watching
Children's Club
Concierge
Falconry
Fitness Centre
Library
Nature Walks
Spa
Star-Gazing
Swimming Pool
Yoga

In Addition

Guests staying in an Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa or Al Sahari Secluded Tented Pool Villa, on a full board basis, are entitled to one complimentary on-site activity per day.

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Ras Al Khaimah Travel Information

Capital

Ras Al Khaimah

Language

Time Difference

Currency

UAE Dirham

Voltage

220V

Climate

Typically extremely hot during the summer, December to March is generally cooler with light sea breezes.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic direct from London Heathrow.
Emirates direct from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Dubai: 6 hours, 45 minutes.

Iceland Waterpark

Escape from the heat and head to the Iceland Waterpark where a variety of games, water slides and the world’s tallest man-made water-fall await.

Historical Sites

Ras Al Khaimah’s majestic forts and museums each have a s story to tell; set on a mountain overlooking the Gulf, the Dhayah Fort was built in the 16th century to fight British troops. Built in the middle of the 18th century, during the emirate's invasion by Persians, the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah also housed the Royal family until 1964. Today it is considered to be the wealthiest monumental museum in the UAE, exhibiting a number of ancient ornaments, discovered in the emirate.

Falconry Displays

The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Resort hosts a diverse and interactive display of Falcons, Hawks, Kestrels, Owls and Eagles. Guests can be a part of the action or sit back and watch as the resident professional Falconers fly their team of dedicated birds of prey using both traditional Arabic and 'modern' Western techniques. A tour of the world class Falconry Mews, Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre, concludes this incredible experience.

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Luxury Cruise

Choose between a serene river cruise or an adventurous ocean voyage.

Ocean Cruise

River Cruise