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Elegant hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs, large mirror, and warm lighting design.
Modern round desert camp with wooden stairs and shade sail in the sand
Rooftop terrace with lounge seating area at sunset.
A lit tent at a desert resort at dusk with surrounding nature and a golf cart.
Terrace with grill station, benches, and lighting overlooking a desert landscape at dusk
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Green rest area with tent in front of sand dunes in the desert.
Bright gym with wooden floor, various exercise machines, and large windows.
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Interior with round seating area and blue-lit walls in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Modern bathroom with large bathtub, double sinks, and natural light.
Cozy living room with sofa, desk, and view of pool and garden.
Bright, stylish hotel room with large bed, seating area, and elegant curtains.
Cozy lounge furniture on a terrace overlooking a pool and tree-filled landscape.
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Luxury outdoor bed overlooking pool and desert at sunset.
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Ras Al Khaimah ∙ Ras Al Khaimah

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert *****+
Tour operator category

DXB044
Fitness
WLAN
Beach
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Location

The exclusive The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is nestled within the vast, tranquil desert landscape of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and is part of a private nature reserve. The surroundings are characterized by gentle dunes, original vegetation, and diverse wildlife, lending the resort a particularly secluded and nature-oriented atmosphere. Away from urban centers, the location offers ideal conditions for relaxation and privacy. At the same time, the city center of Ras Al Khaimah, with its shopping opportunities and cultural sights, is approximately 34 km away.
Dubai Airport is about 80 km away.
Hotel in a dry, desert-like landscape with trees and a clear sky.
Blue pool in front of desert landscape with sand dunes and cloudy sky.
Calm waters at sunset reflecting trees and a tower on the shore.
Evening view from a terrace with a set table overlooking a desert landscape and tents.
Three large stones in a desert landscape with scattered trees and clear blue sky.
Rows of beige buildings in a desert landscape at sunset.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lobby with glass roof, large plants, and comfortable seating in evening light.
Elegant hotel lounge with comfortable armchairs, large mirror, and warm lighting design.
Modern round desert camp with wooden stairs and shade sail in the sand
Rooftop terrace with lounge seating area at sunset.
A lit tent at a desert resort at dusk with surrounding nature and a golf cart.
Terrace with grill station, benches, and lighting overlooking a desert landscape at dusk
Hotel complex with round architecture and pond at dusk in the desert.
Bright restaurant with mirrored walls, green and beige chairs, and set tables.
Hotel buildings and pavilions reflected in a calm water basin at dusk.
Outdoor seating with wicker furniture and orange cushions on wooden deck at dusk overlooking water.
Desert tent with cozy seating and a camel at dusk.
Large hotel lounge area with tall windows, curtains, and multiple seating groups.
Illuminated garden path with fire bowls and water at a hotel at night.
Luxurious hotel lobby with modern lighting and elegant seating areas.
Modern outdoor area with comfortable seating and pool in a rural setting.
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is designed as an exclusive villa complex, harmoniously blending traditional Arabic architecture with the surrounding desert landscape. The complex comprises a central main building and a total of 109 freestanding villas, spread widely across the grounds, offering a high degree of privacy. Many of the villas feature private pools, spacious terraces, and views of the pristine natural surroundings of the reserve. For dining, the resort offers a diverse selection of restaurants: The buffet restaurant Kaheela serves international cuisine as well as regional dishes, including specialties from the traditional charcoal oven. Farmhouse by Syrco, led by Syrco Bakker, focuses on high-quality, seasonal ingredients and modern interpretations. The Asian-inspired Gobi and the Paddock Café, which offers light meals and expansive views of the desert landscape, complete the culinary offerings. Further facilities include several swimming pools, including tranquil retreats within the complex, as well as an extensive spa and wellness area with various treatments (for a fee). Sports and leisure activities include a fitness area and yoga classes.

Accommodation

Al Rimal Deluxe Pool Villa

All villas are comfortably and luxuriously furnished in Arabic style. They feature a private pool and a furnished sun terrace. They are equipped with a separate living and sleeping area, a walk-in closet, a freestanding bathtub, a separate rain shower, toilet, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, LCD TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi (free of charge), telephone, minibar, safe, and coffee/tea maker. (PVD/PVE, approx. 158 sqm).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk to young children.
Therefore, for safety reasons for children, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Modern hotel room with large bed, decorative wall, and seating area by the window.
Modern bathroom with large bathtub, double sinks, and natural light.
Cozy living room with sofa, desk, and view of pool and garden.
Covered patio with seating area overlooking a pool in a desert landscape.
Bright, stylish hotel room with large bed, seating area, and elegant curtains.
Cozy lounge furniture on a terrace overlooking a pool and tree-filled landscape.
Luxurious bathroom with freestanding bathtub and curtains in a hotel room
Luxury outdoor bed overlooking pool and desert at sunset.

Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa

The villas (TPV/TPE) are approximately 253 sqm and feature a living and sleeping area, a bathroom, toilet, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, LCD TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi (free of charge), telephone, minibar, safe, and coffee/tea maker, a walk-in closet, and a large outdoor area with seating and a private pool. The villas are built in the style of a Bedouin tent.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk to young children.
Therefore, for safety reasons for children, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich à la carte breakfast at the 'Al Kaheela' restaurant.

Elegant dining room with wood paneling, chandeliers, and set tables.

Half Board

Rich à la carte breakfast at the 'Al Kaheela' restaurant.
Additionally, lunch or dinner as part of the dine-around in buffet form or as a menu (depending on occupancy) in one of the following restaurants: 'Kaheela', 'Gobi Restaurant', 'Farmhouse', Oasis Pool & Bar', 'Paddock Cafe'

Full Board

Rich à la carte breakfast at the 'Al Kaheela' restaurant.
Additionally, lunch and dinner as part of the dine-around in buffet form or as a menu (depending on occupancy) in one of the following restaurants: 'Kaheela', 'Gobi Restaurant', 'Farmhouse', Oasis Pool & Bar', 'Paddock Cafe'

Sports included

Fitness center and yoga studio.
Bright gym with wooden floor, treadmills, and exercise machines by large windows.
Group of people stands outdoors in a dry, tree-dotted landscape with targets.
Two cyclists on a woodland trail in a dry, sandy landscape with trees.
Green rest area with tent in front of sand dunes in the desert.
Bright gym with wooden floor, various exercise machines, and large windows.

Sports for a fee

Mountain bikes, sandboarding, and archery.

Wellness

A woman receives a professional back massage in a cozy room with dim lighting.
Interior with round seating area and blue-lit walls in a relaxed atmosphere.
Salt fountain in a rock cave with salt crystal deposits below
Woman relaxes in blue-lit spa pool with modern brick walls.
Woman wrapped in towel sitting on bathtub edge in spa with blue lighting.
Woman receiving a massage in a relaxing spa with soft lighting.
Cozy spa room with two treatment beds, heavy curtains, and warm lighting.
Person sits in a pool facing a large illuminated water wall in a dark room.
Hydrotherapy treatments, massages, and various treatments are offered at the 'Rainforest Spa' for a fee.

Hotel Service

Complimentary transfer and beach access at 'Ritz Carlton Al Hamra Beach'.

Credit Card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for incidental charges.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Hotel safe
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Bicycle rental
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with Future provides assistance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Earthcheck

Hotelhinweis

As of November 1, 2015, every hotel guest in Ras Al Khaimah is required to pay a fee to the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, corresponding to a tourism tax. The fee is payable exclusively on-site upon check-out in cash. Rates are per room per night:
- 5-star hotel 20 AED (approx. €5)
- 4-star hotel 15 AED (approx. €3.50)
- 3-star hotel 10 AED (approx. €2.50)
- 2-star hotel 10 AED (approx. €2.50)
- 1-star hotel 7 AED (approx. €1.70)
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In the UAE, most rooms are equipped with a King Size bed or two Queen Size beds or 2 single beds. For a occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, the accommodation will be with 1 King Size bed and, subject to availability, an extra bed/sofa bed (partially for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, the accommodation will be with 2 Queen Size beds or 1 King Size bed and 1 or 2 extra/sofa beds (depending on availability and room size, and partially for a fee).
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Please note that check-in at this hotel is possible from the age of 18. Alcoholic beverages are only served from the age of 21.
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Group bookings (from 10 rooms) can only be booked upon request.
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For flights departing between 0:00 AM and 4:00 AM, hotel overnight stay ends on the previous day at 12:00 PM. Late check-out available for a fee on-site.

Zusatzhinweis

In the catalog 'High Class' 2026 on page 250.

Destination information

In the United Arab Emirates, continuous growth leads to various construction projects.
This may result in visual and acoustic disturbances in some areas. These construction activities are part of the country's ongoing development and modernization.

Seasonal information

During the fasting month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions in hotel operations. Furthermore, hotels
use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, during which impairments such as pool closures, etc., may occur. Additionally, some restaurants may be closed as meals are not served everywhere.
The entertainment program at the hotel will be canceled or limited.

Tour operator category

5,5 Suns *****+

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.05.2026 15:09