Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa

Inspired by Bedouin tents, our luxury villas feature a private pool, Arabian-inspired decor and breathtaking views.

Al Rimal Pool Villa Exterior

Inspired by Bedouin tents, our luxury villas feature a private pool, Arabian-inspired decor and breathtaking views.

A complex of buildings blends in with the desert landscape

Desert Resort

Designed to blend within its natural surroundings, our resort features traditional architecture alongside modern amenities.

Steps lead up to a large tented building in the desert

Ritz Kids Clubhouse

Dedicated to young guests, the Ritz Kids Clubhouse is the base for our fun, interactive educational and eco-friendly programming.

A lounge area with comfortable armchairs and large windows with elegant drapes

Resort Library

An elegant space away from the desert sun, the Library offers a quiet area for guests to work, read or relax.

Two men in traditional Bedouin attire lead camels through the desert

Camel Caravan

An experience for the entire family, a camel caravan travels through Al Wadi Nature Reserve and ends with wine (for adults) and sweet dates.

A man and woman walk their bicycles in the desert

Desert Biking

At our Activity Centre, guests can map out an adventure-filled stay with falconry, biking and camel and horseback riding.

Guests of Al Wadi Desert can come across the resident falconer and his birds, in the alleys of the resort.

The torch-lighting ceremony takes place every day at sunset to delight guests and visitors alike.

Rendering - An elegant reception area adorned by wooden panels and Arabic-inspired decor elements welcomes guests as they enter the resort.

Rendering: An impressive olive tree takes center stage in the Courtyard, crowned by a pyramid-shaped glass ceiling inviting floods of natural light.

Rendering - The Courtyard, a relaxing open lounge located near the reception area, welcomes guests and visitors alike throughout the day.

Evening view of a cabana overlooking a pool

Sahari Tented Pool Villa

The line between indoors and outdoors is blurred in Al Saharai Tented Pool Villas with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private pool.

Exterior view of a large tented structure in the desert

Sahari Tented Pool Villa

Modern luxury awaits in a traditionally styled setting in our Al Saharai Tented Pool Villas.

A room with drape-covered windows on all sides and a king bed in the middle

Tented Villa Bedroom

The picture of romance and luxury, bedrooms in our tented villas feature a plush bed and traditional décor.

A kind bed with seating to one side and a large carved screen behind it

Rimal Pool Villa Bedroom

Beautifully appointed with rich textiles and a carved wood screen, Al Rimal Pool Villa bedrooms offer the ultimate luxury retreat.

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The Al Khamiah Villa features a spacious and opulent bathroom with soaking tub.

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Inspired by Bedouin tents, our luxury villas feature a private pool, Arabian-inspired decor and breathtaking views.

Inspired by Bedouin tents, our luxury villas feature a private pool, Arabian-inspired decor and breathtaking views.

Rendering - Newly-designed, spacious tented villas offer the ultimate desert stay experience inspired by Bedouin lifestyle.

Rendering - Al Rimal Villas include a spacious, comfortable lounge area opening on a pool deck and private pool with unparalleled desert views.

The tented villas feature opulent bathrooms opening on the main pool deck, including soaking bathtub and shower along with luxury features and amenities.

Rendering - The tented villas feature opulent bathrooms opening on the main pool deck, including soaking bathtub and shower along with luxury features and amenities.

A deck with cushioned wicker “rockers” overlooking the desert

Safran Restaurant Terrace

Outside the elegant interior of our Indian restaurant Safran, a terrace offers a glimpse of animals gathering at a nearby waterhole.

A space with columns and a round bar with chairs and an illuminated base

Samar Lounge

With its mood lighting and inviting nooks, the two-story Samar Lounge offers a chic setting for wines, signature cocktails and fine cigars.

An outdoor dining area reflected in the pool next to it

Al Waha Restaurant

Al Waha, meaning “oasis” in Arabic, delights with international and local specialties and a prime location for admiring the dunes.

Wide view of a tented building with an outdoor dining area overlooking a large watering hole

Safran Restaurant Exterior

Safran restaurant combines unique flavours from North India with the breathtaking Arabian desert landscape.

Rooftop lounge with high-top tables surrounded by sofa seating

Moon Bar

Overlooking the vast desert from the upper deck of Samar Lounge, Moon Bar offers shisha, drinks and cozy seating.

A long dining table in a room with carved-wood doors and large, round lighting fixtures

Safran Restaurant

Elegantly decorated, Safran offers an elevated desert dining experience with a menu focused on North Indian cuisine.

A rooftop lounge with sofas and armchairs overlooking the desert at dusk

Moon Bar

The rooftop Moon Bar is the perfect place to admire the desert sky’s colorful transition from day to night with a cocktail in hand.

A large dining room with an elevated area in the center surrounded by sheer drapes

Safran Restaurant

Aligned with the aesthetic of our resort, Safran features Arabic design details and a center dining area dramatically set apart by drapes.

A dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows on each wall

Al Waha Dining Room

At Al Waha, international and local specialties are offered amid stunning décor with both bold and understated Arabic influences.

A fire burns in the sand at the bottom of a large tower

Safran Tower

Built in the style of a traditional Arabian watchtower, Safran Tower offers a unique venue for a private, chef-prepared meal.

Escape to Al Wadi Desert for a memorable destination dining experience in front of a scenic desert sunset.

Guests can enjoy outdoor dining in the privacy of their villa, with a buffet display on the pool deck.

Rendering - All-day-dining Kaheela features a large, wooden deck surrounded by trees and desert plants, providing a cozy hub to enjoy a meal or some refreshments throughout the day.

Rendering - Guests dining at Kaheela are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows offering plenty of natural light, complemented by patterned colors and beige tones.

Rendering - All-day-dining restaurant Kaheela will welcome guests with a menu of local specialties and international favorites, in a stylish dining room enhanced by a large central buffet station.

Rendering - Tucked in the desert landscape, Farmhouse offers a large, open-sky wooden terrace overlooking the waterhole and sand dunes of the Al Wadi Nature Reserve, ideal location to enjoy refreshments while observing the sunset.

A warm Asian-inspired reception hall welcomes guests at Al Wadi Spa.

A whirlpool in the center of a dimly lit room

Hydrotherapy Pool

In the middle of the desert, our luxury spa offers a true oasis with Asian-inspired hydrotherapy facilities.

Room with two side-by-side massage tables

Spa Treatment Room

Carved wood and elegant drapery create peacefully beautiful spaces in our spa treatments rooms.

Spa Treatment Room

Carved wood and elegant drapery create peacefully beautiful spaces in our spa treatments rooms.

A woman stands behind a desk in a reception area with large windows

Spa Reception

The sense of tranquility sweeps over spa guests upon arrival, when they’re greeted warmly and whisked away to experience the facilities.

The Rainforest is a guest favourite, a hydrotherapy circuit to restore body and mind.

The gym at Al Wadi Desert features desert views and plenty of natural light for an inspiring workout.

Young men and women shoot arrows at bullseyes in the desert

Archery Range

Try your hand at an ancient desert tradition with a lesson at our specially designed archery range.

Close-up of a camel with a knitted muzzle

Camel to Khan Zaman

Set up on the fringe of our nature reserve, Khan Zaman is a traditional Bedouin tent and best reached via camel.

A woman atop a camel being led by a man in traditional Bedouin dress

Camel Riding

Spend an hour atop a camel, winding your way through the reserve, before being rewarded with a spectacular sunset.

A vast desertscape of rolling sand dunes

Al Wadi Desert

Set within the sanctuary of Wadi Khadeja, our luxury resort exudes the romance, adventure and natural beauty of the Arabian Desert.

Interact with horses in the stables at Al Wadi Desert.

Nothing beats the thrill of a horseback riding experience in the sand dunes of Al Wadi Desert.

The resident owls are children's best friends at Al Wadi Desert.

Giving back to the community is part of a guest journey at Al Wadi Desert, with a tree-planting activity suggested among several other experiences.

Al Wadi Desert sets the stage for spectacular meetings and special events in the Ballroom.

Treat your guests to a memorable cocktail reception at sunset, in the magical surrounding of the Al Wadi Nature Reserve.

Surprise and delight your delegates with an organic coffee break in the chef's garden.

Say 'I do" in front of a backdrop of wildlife and magnificent sand dunes, in the heart of Wadi Khadeja.

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE

AMID THE PICTURESQUE RAS AL KHAIMAH DESERT, A RESORT WHERE LUXURY, NATURE AND ADVENTURE BLEND BEAUTIFULLY.

Just outside the ever-growing metropolis of Dubai, the tranquility and adventure of the desert awaits. Set within the sanctuary of Wadi Khadeja, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert offers a luxury resort experience inspired by nature, culture and tradition. Luxurious pool villas borrow from Bedouin architecture, dining features local dishes and desert views and resort activities include falconry shows unique to the UAE.

Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel is a Tier 2 property in The Ritz-Carlton Rewards.

Between May and September 2017, Al Wadi Desert will be enhancing some of the pool villas and working towards an improved guest experience. The Al Wadi Nature Reserve remains open to guests and visitors, as well as the resort's food and beverage offerings, recreation activities, Equestrian Centre, and Spa.

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE

AMID THE PICTURESQUE RAS AL KHAIMAH DESERT, A RESORT WHERE LUXURY, NATURE AND ADVENTURE BLEND BEAUTIFULLY.

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE

AMID THE PICTURESQUE RAS AL KHAIMAH DESERT, A RESORT WHERE LUXURY, NATURE AND ADVENTURE BLEND BEAUTIFULLY.

Summer Experiences

HYDROTHERAPY SPA

Desert Fun

DESTINATION DINING

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