Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa

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.

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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.

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Desert Biking

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

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The Falconer

Guests of Al Wadi Desert can come across the resident falconer and his birds on the pathways of the resort.

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Torch Lighting Ceremony

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

Three Oryxes graze beneath a tree while a fourth meanders on a hill in the background

Grazing Oryxes

The resort’s stunning natural landscape creates opportunities for viewing wildlife in its native habitat, including the Oryx.

Reception space outfitted in neutral hues with beam ceilings, wood lattice work and multiple seating areas

Reception Area

Whether you’re checking in for your stay, a spa appointment or an archery lesson, a warm, leisurely welcome awaits.

Covered courtyard with floor-to-ceiling windows, a pyramid-shaped skylight, an indoor olive tree and seating

The Courtyard

The Courtyard invites guests to work, read or simply relax amid natural light and interior foliage.

Indoor courtyard with flexible seating, trees and foliage and sheer drapes over passages to the outdoors

Covered Courtyard

Inspired spaces like this indoor courtyard beckon visitors to relax in modern Middle Eastern luxury.

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.

Vast bathroom with hardwood floors, a standalone tub, a vessel sink and a chaise lounge

Al Khaimah Villa Bathroom

The Al Khaimah Villa features a spacious and opulent bathroom with a separate shower and soaking tub.

Daytime view of villa patio with hardwood flooring, a sunbed for two and a sleek pool, all overlooking the desert

Al Sahari Pool Villa Patio

The private pool, furnished patio and gracious sunbed of the Al Sahari Pool Villa invite guests to take their stay out of doors.

Circular villa bedroom with a tent-like ceiling, dark wood furnishings, a king-size bed and windows along the walls

Al Khaimah Villa Bedroom

The traditional tented architecture of the Al Khaimah villa lends an air of romance to the sumptuous bedroom.

Circular villa bathroom with a tented ceiling, a rug and bench in the center and a sink, vanity and tub around the perimeter

Al Sahari Pool Villa Bathroom

The Bedouin tent-style architecture of the resort villas encompasses luxury like this spacious bathroom with its lounge and soaking tub.

Covered patio with oversized furnishings next to a small, rectangular, private pool

Al Rimal Pool Villa Patio

A large, furnished patio complements the private pool at the spacious and well-appointed Al Rimal Pool Villa.

Villa living room with a long cream couch against a wall with latticed woodwork as well as retractable doors to the patio

Al Rimal Villa Living Room

The 1,700-sq-ft Al Rimal Pool Villa showcases details like latticed woodwork and indoor-outdoor living.

Villa bathroom with natural light, white walls, a gray accent wall, two vessel sinks, a freestanding tub and private patio

Al Rimal Pool Villa Bathroom

The Al Rimal Pool Villa creates a sense of sanctuary within its naturally lit bathroom featuring a private patio and standalone tub.

Villa bedroom with a king-size bed against a floating lattice wall and a white couch nestled against an opposite wall

Al Rimal Pool Villa Bedroom

Designed to accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children, the Al Rimal Pool Villa exudes contemporary elegance.

Evening view into a warmly illuminated villa from a private pool

Evening at the Pool

The villas’ private pools offer more than refreshment. The sense of oasis beckons both day and night for a truly original desert experience.

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 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 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.

Table set for eight on a hardwood deck overlooking a pond and sandy dunes

Private Outdoor Dining

Take your dining experience out of doors as this five-star desert retreat where mouthwatering cuisine pairs well with stunning scenery.

Villa terrace with a private pool, table set for two and a buffet table to the side

Outdoor Villa Dining

Offering privacy, luxury amenities and spectacular views, the villas invite you to savor every aspect with an outdoor meal.

Outdoor seating featuring cushioned chairs and benches, large Arabic lanterns, umbrellas, vegetation and wooden decking

Outdoor Lounge Space

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the outdoors with patio seating surrounded by desert foliage.

Restaurant with tall ceilings, soaring windows along the walls, Arabic architectural details and teal and gold accents

Al Waha Indoor Dining Room

Enjoy all-day dining at Al Waha, where international and Arabic dishes are served within a luxuriously inspired setting.

Buffet stations set up within lofty spaces featuring tall ceilings, white stone, dark wood and partial walls

Buffet at Al Waha

Available between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m., the breakfast buffet at Al Waha features a tempting selection of dishes.

Outdoor seating with black-and-tan couches and chairs and wood-slab tables as well as a covered bar area

Outdoor Dining

Take your evening cocktail out of doors at this desert oasis where endless skies and sweeping dunes create a dramatic backdrop.

Spacious reception area with dark wood walls, soaring white ceilings, sheer white drapes and a large, modern light fixture

Spa Reception

A warm, Asian-inspired reception hall welcomes guests to Al Wadi Spa, where local, European and Eastern traditions inform the treatments.

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.

A woman relaxes in a darkened pool with a jet of water spraying her back

The Rainforest

A guest favorite, The Rainforest features 16 hydrothermal therapies designed to restore both body and mind.

Fitness Center

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.

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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.

A young lady guides a brown horse past fenced-in pastures with other horses in the background

Horseback Adventures

In addition to archery, camel caravans and stargazing, guests can embark on a tour of the resort’s horse stables during their stay.

Woman rides a white horse on a sand dune against a bright blue sky

Horseback Riding on the Dunes

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

A young girl in jeans and a white peasant top sits outside while smilingly petting a large brown-and-white speckled bird

A Girl And Her Bird

Designed for children ages 4 and older, the resort’s Ritz Kids program includes lessons in falconry and owl handling.

A man and a young girl smile as they prepare to lower a baby Ghaf tree into the soil

Planting Trees

Leave something behind from your stay when you plant a Ghaf tree – the national tree of the UAE – in the Al Wadi Heritage Forest.

Ballroom wedding reception setup with roundtables, white tablecloths and white slipcovered chairs

Ballroom Reception

Create the romantic setting you envision within the resort’s six indoor and outdoor wedding venues.

Evening Outdoor Cocktail Reception

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

Three wooden tables loaded with small bites, juices and other refreshments amid gravel paths and foliage

Outdoor Coffee Break

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

Outdoor setup for a wedding ceremony with chairs set on a lawn, a white floral arch and the desert in the background

Outdoor Wedding

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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