The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

Al Sahari Tented Pool Villa
Oasis Pool
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Private Pool
Oasis Pool & Bar
Lobby Lounge
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa
Tented Pool Villa Deck
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa Deck
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Al Rimal Enclosed Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa Twin
Farmhouse
Kaheela
Moorish
Moon Bar
Ritz Kids® Club
Al Wadi Spa
Hamman
Brine Cavern - The Rainforest Experience
Relaxation Room
Detination Dining
Fitness centre
Equestrian Centre
Spa
Sensory Showers
Al Sahari Tented Pool Villa
Oasis Pool
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa
Private Pool
Oasis Pool & Bar
Lobby Lounge
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa
Tented Pool Villa Deck
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa Deck
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Al Rimal Enclosed Pool Villa
Al Rimal Pool Villa Twin
Farmhouse
Kaheela
Moorish
Moon Bar
Ritz Kids® Club
Al Wadi Spa
Hamman
Brine Cavern - The Rainforest Experience
Relaxation Room
Detination Dining
Fitness centre
Equestrian Centre
Spa
Sensory Showers

The hotel

Tranquil and committed to the environment, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert resort has a natural yet sanctuary feel in beautiful surroundings with gazelles and oryx roaming around. Choose from a wide selection of recreational activities and experiences, or simply bask in the surreal aura of the desert's romance. All villas come complete with their own swimming pool, ensuring utter privacy as you bask in the sun’s rays. There’s also traditional tented villas for those who want the full-on Bedouin experience. There’s a dedicated nature reserve on-site, home to Arabian gazelles, camels and oryxes. Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity of getting up close to these gentle and fascinating creatures as they wander the dunes at leisure — magical! Also magical is the resort’s spa, offering lavish treatment pavilions, state-of-the-art hydrotherapy and signature treatments including the rainforest experience which comes highly recommended.

Amenities

  • Horse Riding
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in the UAE’s northern emirate Ras Al Khaimah, the closest desert resort from Dubai International Airport. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

108 private villas. All with air-conditioning, private swimming pool, furnished sun deck, cosy seating area, 41” interactive LCD TV, Bose music system, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, silk bathrobe, hairdryer, robes, slippers, separate soaking tub and rain shower, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board. 

Al Rimal Pool Villa with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, and lounge area with sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (subject to extra bed, sofa bed).

Half Board option: includes breakfast and choice of lunch or dinner in the participating restaurants: Kaheela, Farmhouse, Oasis Pool Bar and Paddock. Excludes mini-bar and in-villa dining.

Full Board option: includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at participating restaurants: Kaheela, Farmhouse, Oasis Pool Bar and Paddock. Excludes mini-bar and in-villa dining.

All Inclusive option: includes three meals and selected alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at the time of dining and does not include any activities. Participating restaurants: Kaheela, Farmhouse, Oasis Pool Bar, and Paddock. Excludes mini-bar and in-villa dining.

Al Rimal Enclosed Pool Villa are the same as Al Rimal Pool Villas, with an enclosed private pool, offering maximum privacy.

Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa with king-size bed, lounge area with sofa bed, terrace, sun-loungers, dining table and chairs with barbecue area. Oversized bathroom with free-standing tub and separate rain shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Al Sahari Secluded Tented Pool Villa with king-size bed, lounge area with sofa bed, terrace, sun-loungers, dining table and chairs with barbecue area. Oversized bathroom with free-standing tub and separate rain shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Sunrise Signature Pool Villas and Sunset Signature Pool Villas are 2 bedroom villas sleeping maximum 4 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

Signature Villas are luxurious new villas that feature a living room with 75-inch TV, grand 10-seater dining table, personal chef, private pool, outdoor dining area, private butler, pantry, fitness studio, and master bedroom with king-size bed, second bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with walk-in shower and separate tub, and outdoor shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Please note: Al Khaimah and Al Sahari tented villas are available on the Full Board package only.

Specific Villa Benefits:

Al Sarab Desert View Pool Villa:

- Welcome bottle of Champagne plus food and beverage amenity (per stay for 2 guests)

- Sunset cocktails (per day for 2 guests)

- Welcome gift per stay

- Complimentary mini-bar (refill per day)

- 30 minutes complimentary spa massage when 60 minutes massage is booked

- Butler service.

Signature Pool Villas:

- Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne and amenities, day of arrival ONLY

- Complimentary mini-bar (refilled daily)

- One daily sunset cocktail per guest

- Butler service

- Complimentary packing and unpacking service

- Complementary pressing of 4 items per villa per stay

- The Ritz-Carlton daily Bedouin Ritual including the daily Falcon and Owl Interaction.

Tented Villa (Al Khaimah, Al Sahari and Al Sarab Tented Pool Villa) One ‘Al Wadi Experience’ per person per day, bookable in advance via the Experience Concierge):

- Archery

- Horse Lead Ride

- Night Archery

- Fat Biking – Guided Desert Trail

- Birdwatching

- Nature walk

- Night walk

- Camel ride Tree Planting

- Pony Adventures with Spot & Fluff

- Wildlife feed

*Experiences are subject to change and seasonality. The above are given as example.

Kaheela (International and regional cuisine, open for breakfast and lunch, with buffet and a la carte options). Farmhouse (farm-to-table inspired menu, open for dinner). Paddock Cafe. Arabian BBQ nights at Kan Zanam on Saturday's. Oasis Pool Bar. Destination Dining* options include in the desert dunes including picnics and private barbecues under the stars.

Oasis Pool & Bar featuring a large swimming pool, jacuzzi, kids' pool and Ritz-Kidz splash pool area. The Ritz-Carlton Spa* with indoor hydrothermal pool and the Rainforest Spa experience. 24-hour fitness centre. Yoga*. Complimentary bikes to use in the resort for the whole family. Nature and bird-watching walks*. Nature drives*. Stargazing*. Archery*. Fishing*. Desert biking*. Horse riding*. Owl Experience. Complimentary access to the Ritz Kids® club (aged 4 years and above). Feathered Friend experience for kids. Trail Tales experience for kids. Complimentary beach access at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach (only 15 minutes away).

Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour room service*. Concierge. Laundry service*. Complimentary parking.

Minimum stay of 3 nights for arrivals between 29 - 31 December 2025.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful experience

Dec 16, 2024 Ksenia G

Our family had a beautiful dinner “Jabel jais”. Big big thanks to Aarish and Praveen for making it so special 🙏🏼 Delicious food under the the starts and the full moon 😍😍😍The food was amazing and the whole environment. Really you guys made it unforgettable, thank you so much. ❤️
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolute perfection!

Dec 16, 2024 Girlwiththecurl2013 Sydney, Australia

What a beautiful peaceful resort. The staff and service have been outstanding. Everything was perfect! After a couple of weeks travelling and staying in normal sized rooms, it was a pleasure having all this space to spread out! The bathroom is enormous! We would love to visit again
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Dec 15, 2024 Companion14081450339

A very wonderful experience. The privacy that the hotel offers is very much appreciated. The views of wildlife are stunning. The staff were very accommodating. We were given a great tour by a welcoming staff member, Tayib, in which we were able to view the vast range of activities that we could partake in.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely Stunning

Dec 15, 2024 rashed a

Amazing recommend for couples celebrating a special occassion i’d recommend the Alkhaimah tented villa with private pool. Tayeb was so nice and taking us in a tour around the hotel to view the facilities and we went in search of deers and oryx. The hotel really cares about the smallest details that would make the guests feel comfortable.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The perfect escape from Dubai heat

Dec 13, 2024 Sophia K Munich, Germany

The whole trip was one of the most magical ones that I have been on. The atmosphere of the whole place was like from a different time and even though we have just been there a short time, I have instantly felt relaxed. We loved the individual villa that we stayed on which had a huge bathroom wing and a pool area outside where you felt like in your… Read more
The whole trip was one of the most magical ones that I have been on. The atmosphere of the whole place was like from a different time and even though we have just been there a short time, I have instantly felt relaxed. We loved the individual villa that we stayed on which had a huge bathroom wing and a pool area outside where you felt like in your own little oasis. With the villa comes access to a butler service and I want to highlight what a big part Charith and Samson have played in making us feel at home instantly. We came to celebrate my father’s 60th birthday and they went above and beyond to make the day and him feel special. For example they created a beautiful birthday bed spread with balloons and flowers as well as a beautiful picture set up at the dinner table. In general, all the staff was very welcoming and kind but those two were especially so! Food-wise the Farm was our absolute highlight as well as a vast breakfast spread. We also did enjoy a massage in the spa which was beautiful and ethereal both in the design of the space as well as the experience and interaction with the staff as well. We also went on several activities like a hawk/owl show as well as gazelle watching and especially the latter was definitely one of our highlights. All in all just a beautiful stay with my family and nothing left to be wanted. We will be back!! Read less