Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is an eco-luxury destination situated on a private peninsula with golden sands and natural mangroves. The resort’s setting offers exclusivity, tranquillity and luxury with its lush gardens, an infinity pool, a natural mangrove sanctuary setting, the majestic Hajar mountains as the backdrop and views of the Arabian Gulf.
A range of accommodations is available at the resort, including contemporary and spacious guest rooms and suites located in the main building or set within traditional riads. Each evokes modern sophistication infused with locally inspired design elements and boasts breathtaking views from the private balcony or terrace.
The resort introduces Maldivian-inspired luxury to Ras Al Khaimah, showcasing the emirate’s first over-water villas with ample living space, an expansive outdoor deck featuring a private plunge pool, enchanting views of the Arabian Gulf and a reserved cabana on the villa-only beach.
The dedicated Villa Host service is on call to ensure that the villa guest’s requirements are fulfilled at every opportunity. Additionally, villa guests will also be pampered with complimentary experiences such as massages or a private barbecue.
With six restaurants and bars, guests are spoilt for choice when they dine each day. The signature restaurant, Mekong, offers a culinary journey through Thailand, Vietnam, and China, showcasing dishes from Asia’s most storied waterway. Beach House draws inspiration from the laidback living of the Mediterranean, providing memorable gastronomy featuring fresh coastal cuisine.
Further options include Sea Breeze, the all-day dining restaurant, a gourmet deli, a pool bar and a lobby lounge and bar. For a more intimate experience, guests can engage the services of a personal chef with Dining by Design, Anantara’s bespoke private dining, enjoying romantic meals served at a table for two on the beach or aboard a private yacht.
As with every Anantara resort, guests have the opportunity to immerse in the destination and local culture. Signature experiences include hiking on nearby Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest mountain, with a gourmet picnic along the way, guided kayaking in the surrounding mangroves, home to flocks of flamingos and herons, as well as luxury cruising in the Arabian Gulf with a sunset dinner onboard prepared by a personal chef.
Ras Al Khaimah is renowned for its adrenaline-fuelled experiences, such as the world’s longest zipline and tobogganing, both at the top of Jebel Jais. Guests can visit an Emirati pearl farm to learn the secrets of the ocean’s depths, or go hot-air ballooning over the desert in search of indigenous wildlife.
In addition to exploring the emirate, the resort offers a variety of water sports and boasts extensive leisure facilities, including an infinity swimming pool, fitness centre overlooking the mangroves, padel court, yoga pavillion, kids’ and teens’ clubs, along with a variety of recreation activities for both adults and children.
For those looking for a more serene experience, Anantara Spa is a sanctuary of healing and relaxation. The spa is set within manicured gardens overlooking the sea and the mangroves, with facilities including seven treatment rooms and wet areas for men and women.
Guests can enjoy treatments with indigenous ingredients, such as the Ras Al Khaimah Ritual with its deeply enriching body scrub made from dates, salt and honey from mangrove hives, couple’s journeys inspired by the surrounding desert and ocean, and extensive traditional therapies from Anantara’s native Thailand.
The resort is also an excellent setting for weddings. Couples can enjoy exclusive use of one of the resort’s beaches or the beautiful gardens, with a capacity for up to 450 guests.
Anantara Mina Al Arab’s green credentials are showcased through a commitment to preserving nature. These include actions to eliminate plastic use while reducing waste and energy consumption. ?All accommodation was built with furniture and fittings using eco-friendly materials such as sustainable wood and recycled fabrics and plastics. Great care was taken not to disturb the surrounding ecosystem, including the mangroves, home to sea turtles, migratory flocks of birds, and the occasional rare dugong.
For international travellers, the resort can be reached via Dubai International Airport, the nearest major hub, which is about one and a half hours by road. Alternatively, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is just 30 minutes drive from the resort.