InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

The hotel

A brand new resort on Hayat Island in Ras Al Khaimah, the Intercontinental offers sea views from all rooms, giving that idyllic island feel that you’re craving from a beach holiday. Take time out on your spacious balcony with a morning coffee, overlooking the ocean, or with a sundowner from the minibar before the evening begins. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options, NoHo is great for an evening buzz and will transport you to trendy New York in an instant. Shasha is the hub of entertainment, be it pool parties, yoga or cinema under the stars, and make sure you grab a spot here in time for the sunset views over the ocean. This hotel is a great pick for families, with spacious suites and villas with private pools available for larger parties, and an extensive kids activity programme to keep them occupied, giving you time to visit the spa for a massage to unwind. If you don’t want to simply ‘fly and flop’, you’re only 45 minutes away from Dubai with it’s magnificent shopping centres, water parks and attractions galore. 

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located on Hayat Island, surrounded by the Arabian Sea. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: approximately 1 hour. 

Hotel information

351 generously sized rooms, suites and villas, all with spacious balcony or terrace with day beds, air-conditioning, coffee/tea-making facilities, minibar*, and flat-screen TV.

Classic Sea View rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 


Board basis options

Breakfast option includes: International buffet breakfast will be served in Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant. Breakfast taken outside designated meal timings will be charged separately as per consumption. Breakfast ordered through room service will be charged as per consumption.

Half Board option includes: breakfast and dinner at Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant which includes food only, all drinks will be charged as per consumption. Complimentary one small bottle of water per person per meal.

Full Board option includes: breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant which includes food only, all drinks will be charged as per consumption. Complimentary one small bottle of water per person per meal.

All-Inclusive option includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner at Saffar All Day Dining Restaurant, or 3 course dinner - set-menu at either Levant & Nar or NoHo Bar & Grilll. Selected soft & house beverages are available from 12:30pm – 10:00pm at Saffar. Soft & house beverages included from 11:00am – 07:00pm in ShaSha. Soft & house beverages included from 07:00pm - 10:00pm at Amarbar. 4 house beverages per person with set-menu meals at Levant & Nar and NoHo Bar & Grill. Other meals and drinks not included in the All Inclusive meal plan will be charged to the guest’s account. All Inclusive package ends at 12 noon on the day of check out, unless late check out extended and paid (does not apply on complimentary late check out extensions). 

Guests with Half Board, Full Board, and All-Inclusive meal plan bookings. Guests are now entitled to utilize their 120 AED credit during the NoHo Brunch, which is hosted every Saturday. Please note that an additional supplement is applicable for certain packages: ‘Bubbly Experience’ and ‘Driver’s Choice’ packages and ‘Champagne Experience’ package. Guests have to make reservations in advance to secure their spot.

Room upgrades

Club Intercontinental Sea View rooms with access to the Executive lounge, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior One Bedroom Suite Sea View with separate living room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Club Intercontinental Junior Suites, with access to the Executive lounge, separate living room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Resort One Bedroom Suite Sea View, with separate living room, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Family Villas are just steps from the beach, with spacious living and dining area, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Private Pool Villas are just steps from the beach, with a private pool, spacious living and dining area, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Club Rooms include: access to the Club InterContinental Lounge with a separate check-in area, private pool, deep soaking jacuzzi, as well as deluxe culinary offers throughout the day such as cocktail happy hour and afternoon tea.

Saffar (International cuisinge, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Levant & Nar (Turkish and Lebanese cuisine, with sea views). Noho (stylish New York inspired bar and grill). Ramsa Lounge (lobby lounge serving hot drinks and pastries). Amarbar (library style bar serving drinks and light bites). Shasha Pool Bar (poolside bar serving food, cocktails and shisha).

Please note:

Levant & Nar and NoHo Bar & Grill: from 6:00pm-8:00pm, family seating is available for children aged six and under. Starting at 8:00pm, only guests above the age of six are accepted in both the venues.

Kids activity programme. Cinema under the stars. 

Swimming pool and separate kids pool. Private beach. Fitness centre. Tennis courts. Yoga. Kids club*. Teen club*.  Spa*. Watersports*. 

Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Laundry service*. Babysitting service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: From time to time, the Hotel reserves the right to close or to alter operating hours of the food & beverage or other outlets and will have no liability in this regard. However, the Hotel will arrange an alternative appropriate venue. Meal timings during Ramadan may vary based on local UAE laws.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing and luxurious resort

Dec 24, 2024 Liz M

Amazing resort with the best customer service . My view from the room was breathtaking. The staff were very helpful from start to finish . Loved the DJ , she has a great skill . The buffet selection and food taste was not as great , in comparison to other Intercontinental hotels in UAE
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgetable moment at IHG RAS

Dec 22, 2024 Azharzam

View at Intercontinental RAS is the best, upgraded to one with a large balcony which is fantastic and loving it. The room is clean, neat and smells great. Given a plate of fruits, cakes and a warm welcome note that is very warm hearted. The staff from the club, concierge, restaurant, cafe are all kind and polite. Facilitate us very much. Ask for… Read more
View at Intercontinental RAS is the best, upgraded to one with a large balcony which is fantastic and loving it. The room is clean, neat and smells great. Given a plate of fruits, cakes and a warm welcome note that is very warm hearted. The staff from the club, concierge, restaurant, cafe are all kind and polite. Facilitate us very much. Ask for wheat bread for those on a diabetes diet, it is also given. Thank you for the extra help. Plus in the afternoon after swimming there is sand from the children's clothes they cleaned them too. The view from our balcony is extraordinary, the main swimming pool is clean and warm. The swimming pool at the IHG club is even better. The food at the Saffar restaurant is one of the best. The staff there are very helpful and kind. The food is amazing. Special mention to Lucky, Aulia, Jessica, Juni, Riecheele, David and Wayan. We will definitely come back in the future. In shaa Allah Read less
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Dec 21, 2024 Marcin R

Hotel is great but you can not rest here. There is huge construction site very close to the hotel. Buildings have been finished but they are constructing new beach or marina. Heavy equipment work all day long every day! You can hear them everywhere in the hotel! The worst is on the beach but on the swimming pool, bars, restaurants or even hotel… Read more
Hotel is great but you can not rest here. There is huge construction site very close to the hotel. Buildings have been finished but they are constructing new beach or marina. Heavy equipment work all day long every day! You can hear them everywhere in the hotel! The worst is on the beach but on the swimming pool, bars, restaurants or even hotel rooms is not much better. If you want to spend time like on the construction site with noise and exhaust gases smell it is OK but I do not recommend that hotel temporary if you want rest! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating first visit to Inter cont RAK

Dec 19, 2024 Humayun A

Amazing trip to Ras Alkhaimah plus excellent surprise birthday arrangement made by Hafeez ur Rehman and Ms Jeanette Clift. We travelled with family and parents and were welcomed by polite and cooperative reception staff. Thanks Mohamed Daigham duty manager and Ms Hannane from restaurant
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Dec 16, 2024 Guilherme Mateu... S

The rooms are very confortable, amenities are great and staff extremely kind and helpful! Mr Hafeez and Ms Jeanette from housekeeping are the greatest! We will also enjoyed the different restaurant options that the hotel offers. We will certainly come back!