Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
This luxury resort is just 45 minutes from Dubai on Ras Al Khaimah’s Hayat Island, surrounded by soaring mountains, vast stretches of desert and the sparkling shores of the Arabian Gulf.
Stretching across two peninsulas and a private beach, the 351-room resort features an exclusive collection of rooms, suites and villas, all with sea views and a spacious balcony or terrace. The 32 Seafront Villas are perfect for families, while the five Beachfront Pool Villas provide sanctuary for couples in search of ultimate privacy. Also well worth considering are the Club InterContinental rooms and suites, found within the exclusive Club building. A resort within a resort, they offer Club guests access to a separate check-in area, private adults-only pool and bespoke food and beverage offerings right throughout the day.
Aside from the private white-sand beach, facilities include six distinct dining venues, separate kids’ and teens’ clubs, a sprawling lagoon-like pool and a health club and spa complete with his and hers saunas, 10 different treatment rooms and a traditional hammam.
A stay here, however, is as much about experiencing the surroundings as it is enjoying the facilities. To this end, the concierge team are wonderful at organising activities and excursions to match your tastes and interests, from spotting flamingos as you kayak through the mangroves to soaring like a falcon down the world’s longest zipline.
