Ras Al Khaimah is the bucolic countryside counterpart to Dubai’s bustling big city. With white-sand beaches, jagged mountains and terracotta sand filling the desert dunes, the beautiful landscape is a study in contrasts. Spend time enjoying the thrills of desert adventure and being at peace with a vast nature in turns. Get ready to discover what makes Ras Al Khaimah so unique.
Set within the 1,235-acre Al Wadi Nature Reserve, this luxury resort offers seamless access to the breathtaking desert and its long-standing traditions. Under the guidance of the Experience Concierge, guests are introduced to falconry, archery, fishing, desert biking, horseback riding, stargazing and other activities.
With the picturesque Ras Al Khaimah desert as a backdrop, resort bars and restaurants offer both a literal and visual feast. Local influences are found in the cuisine and the settings, from homegrown vegetables to dining among the sand dunes. Go beyond the restaurant walls to embark on an extraordinary culinary journey.
Located in the 500-hectare Al Wadi Nature Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Spa is an oasis of serenity featuring traditional Arabic architecture that blends harmoniously with the rolling dunes of the desert. The spa features lavish treatment pavilions in a refined setting for the ultimate desert retreat.
The Rainforest combines European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing rituals, creating a rejuvenating sanctuary in the Arabian desert. The experience includes 16 different stations, each traveling one step farther in the journey to relaxation.
There’s more to this emirate than the flashy makeover that has made it a resort and adventure destination over the past several years. Here are ways to discover RAK’s well-preserved traditions — but with a modern twist.
Explore Ras Al Khaimah as an escape from the bustle of Dubai, but stay for the cultural wonders and beautiful landscapes.
