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 Paradise in middle of nowhere

Jan 30, 2025 395vickr Mactan Island, Philippines

Service and property exceeded beyond my imagination. Absolutely worth visiting if you want to just chill. Ali, my butler a high professional individual lead my Matthew was just amazing people. I can't want to visit again. It's a perfect location with family and friends. An hour drive from Dubai makes it so easy to travel.
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Jan 30, 2025 tanyasJ4566AS

I had a very good experience loved the whole place specially seeing the animals.. Pablo was very kind to take us around the property.. Also Joshi at the restaurant was very helpful with the food.. And saber for taking good care of our car.. And loved the zuma pop up was great food..
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible experience in Farmhouse restaurant

Jan 27, 2025 andrea l Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Farmhouse restaurant has been a terribile, though expensive, experience. Compared to the dinner we had in spring 2024 the fall in quality has been huge, from hard meet to worst quality olive oil, for almost 400 AED per person we had a dinner of 10 AED quality, including also battered gas heaters that one could expect from a 2 stars hotel and not… Read more
Farmhouse restaurant has been a terribile, though expensive, experience. Compared to the dinner we had in spring 2024 the fall in quality has been huge, from hard meet to worst quality olive oil, for almost 400 AED per person we had a dinner of 10 AED quality, including also battered gas heaters that one could expect from a 2 stars hotel and not from a luxury one. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ritz Carlton truly shows why it’s one of the finest brands in the hospitality industry !

Jan 26, 2025 Dream56575305023 New Delhi, India

We had a great stay at the Ritz Carlton, Al Wadi - The staff made every effort to make sure my sisters 25th birthday was a special one and were extraordinary throughout the stay! The property is beautiful and it’s incredible to see the Arabian wildlife nestled so close to the accommodation! Special shoutout to Lovepreet for her efforts as well as… Read more
We had a great stay at the Ritz Carlton, Al Wadi - The staff made every effort to make sure my sisters 25th birthday was a special one and were extraordinary throughout the stay! The property is beautiful and it’s incredible to see the Arabian wildlife nestled so close to the accommodation! Special shoutout to Lovepreet for her efforts as well as Sonia from Farmhouse and Mani from Kaheela. Looking forward to visiting once again! Read less
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Jan 26, 2025 Cheng-Ruei K

Great camels, delicious food, cozy hotel rooms, and wonderful people create an unforgettable travel experience, weaving together memories that last a lifetime. I suggest everyone to go ride the camel and do the hawk walk. Lastly I warn anyone that wants to take a picture with the oryx to not get too close. They are extremely aggressive.