The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
P.O. Box 35288 Al Mazraa

Be whirled away upon a magical journey across desert plains with true Arabian nights, desert adventure, Middle Eastern fauna and nomadic romance. Step into a privileged sanctuary at Wadi Khadeja. An oasis of peace awaits you at The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, the United Arab Emirates' first desert resort to offer an all-pool villa concept with integrated facilities comprising Asian-inspired hydrotherapy spa facilities, dedicated nature reserve where you interact with Arabian gazelles, camels and oryxes, 18-hole championship golf course and access to Banyan Tree's private Ras Al Khaimah Beach. A jewel amidst the endless sandscape, the resort is set against the waters of the Arabian Gulf and magnificent Al Hajjar Mountains, offering you the surreal aura of desert romance.

Accomodation

Banyan Tree Al Wadi is the UAE's first integrated desert resort. With ripe glowing sand waves flowing across a stark landscape overhung with cloud-tinted Arabian skies, the resort offers you the opportunity for retreat in a spacious pool villa set within the wilderness of a desert nature reserve. With about 4,000 square metres of dedicated Asian-inspired hydrotherapy spa facilities and a private beach at your fingertips, your search for a living fairytale finds safe harbor here.

Rooms

Al Rimal Deluxe Pool Villa – King

Traditional Arabic living in contemporary style.

Amenity

  • Minibar
  • In room safety deposit box
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Satellite Channels

Connectivity

  • WiFi
Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villa – King

Amenity

  • Minibar
  • In room safety deposit box

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Satellite Channels
Al Rimal Deluxe Pool Villa – Twin

Traditional Arabic living in contemporary style.

Amenity

  • Sofa
  • In room safety deposit box

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Satellite Channels

Connectivity

  • WiFi
Al Sahari Tented Pool Villa

Amenity

  • In room safety deposit box

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Satellite Channels
Bed in dormitory MALE ROOM

MALE ROOM

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

STANDARD

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

DOUBLE WITH PRIVATE POOL

WITH PRIVATE POOL

DOUBLE STANDARD

STANDARD

Double or Twin GARDEN VIEW

GARDEN VIEW

Double or Twin STANDARD

STANDARD

Double or Twin SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

Double or Twin POOL VIEW

POOL VIEW

Double or Twin LAGOON VIEW

LAGOON VIEW

FAMILY ROOM DELUXE

DELUXE

JUNIOR SUITE EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE

JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW

GARDEN VIEW

JUNIOR SUITE SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

Room DELUXE

DELUXE

Room DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

DELUXE MOUNTAIN VIEW

Room DELUXE WITH VIEWS

DELUXE WITH VIEWS

Room PREMIUM SEA VIEW

PREMIUM SEA VIEW

Room WITH PRIVATE POOL

WITH PRIVATE POOL

Room RUN OF HOUSE

RUN OF HOUSE

Room STANDARD

STANDARD

Room SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

Room SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

Room POOL VIEW

POOL VIEW

SINGLE STANDARD

STANDARD

STUDIO TWO BEDROOMS

TWO BEDROOMS

STUDIO STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE Presidential

Presidential

SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

Tent STANDARD

STANDARD

VILLA KING BED ONE BEDROOM

KING BED ONE BEDROOM

VILLA TWO BEDROOMS

TWO BEDROOMS

VILLA TWO BEDROOMS

TWO BEDROOMS

VILLA TWO BEDROOMS

TWO BEDROOMS

VILLA GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

VILLA TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOL

TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOL

VILLA CAPACITY 1

CAPACITY 1

VILLA CAPACITY 1

CAPACITY 1

VILLA CAPACITY 1

CAPACITY 1

VILLA CAPACITY 2

CAPACITY 2

VILLA CAPACITY 2

CAPACITY 2

VILLA CAPACITY 2

CAPACITY 2

VILLA WITH DOUBLE BED

WITH DOUBLE BED

VILLA DELUXE

DELUXE

VILLA DELUXE WITH PRIVATE POOL

DELUXE WITH PRIVATE POOL

VILLA DELUXE POOL VIEW

DELUXE POOL VIEW

VILLA WITH SHARED BATHROOM

WITH SHARED BATHROOM

VILLA GARDEN VIEW

GARDEN VIEW

VILLA KING SIZE BED

Rooms

  • Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Ironing set
  • Centrally regulated air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Living room
  • Wi-fi
  • Pillow menu
  • Turndown service
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Desk
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Housekeeping
  • Electric Kettle
  • NO Smoking rooms
VILLA KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

VILLA LUXURY

LUXURY

VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL

WITH PRIVATE POOL

VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL

WITH PRIVATE POOL

VILLA STANDARD

STANDARD

VILLA STANDARD

STANDARD

Rooms

  • Internet access
  • Wi-fi
  • Cot on demand
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Room size (sqm)
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
VILLA STANDARD

STANDARD

VILLA SEA VIEW

SEA VIEW

VILLA POOL VIEW

POOL VIEW

VILLA WITH VIEWS

WITH VIEWS

VILLA TWO DOUBLE BEDS

TWO DOUBLE BEDS

VILLA ONE BEDROOM

ONE BEDROOM

VILLA RESORT VIEW

RESORT VIEW

Dining

Banyan Tree Al Wadi is the UAE's first integrated desert resort. With ripe glowing sand waves flowing across a stark landscape overhung with cloud-tinted Arabian skies, the resort offers you the opportunity for retreat in a spacious pool villa set within the wilderness of a desert nature reserve. With about 4,000 square metres of dedicated Asian-inspired hydrotherapy spa facilities and a private beach at your fingertips, your search for a living fairytale finds safe harbor here.

Safran

Banyan Tree’s signature restaurant offering authentic Thai cuisine. Overlooking the nature reserve’s watering hole where the wildlife gathers, dinner conversation will turn naturally towards the antics of these nomadic creatures. Alternatively, Safran Tower, designed in the style of an Arabic watchtower, offers a romantic meal for two under a brilliant sky.

Al Waha

Located off the resort’s main block, Al Waha, meaning Oasis in Arabic, serves popular international fare and local Arabic specialties. A spectacular display of modern yet Arabseque interior design, diners can choose to dine indoors where floor-to-ceiling windows sets the stage for metres-high sand dunes, or on the outdoor terrace where an Arabic grill and spit-roast holds court.

Samar Lounge

A double-storey cove with atmospheric lighting and intimate cushioned corners, Samar Lounge features an exceptional wine selection from across the globe, as well as fine cigars and signature cocktails.

Moon Bar

Moon Bar, located on the upper deck of Samar Lounge, is an exquisitely designed roof terrace lounge serving shisha. Overlooking the sprawling desert and rolling dunes, it is the perfect stage for watching a beautiful sunset while lounging on the spacious daybeds, with a drink and shisha in hand.

Sands

Located at Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach adjacent to the community pool, Sands provides a healthy selection of International cuisine prepared by our chefs at the beach grill. Signature cocktails and a fine selection of wines are available at the Sands Bar. Accompanied by an Arabic Shisha, all is set for your romantic sun-downer.

Recreation

Banyan Tree Al Wadi is the UAE's first integrated desert resort. With ripe glowing sand waves flowing across a stark landscape overhung with cloud-tinted Arabian skies, the resort offers you the opportunity for retreat in a spacious pool villa set within the wilderness of a desert nature reserve. With about 4,000 square metres of dedicated Asian-inspired hydrotherapy spa facilities and a private beach at your fingertips, your search for a living fairytale finds safe harbor here.

Activity Centre and Kids’ Club

A dedicated Kids’ Club offers our young guests, aged 4 years and above, an array of exciting, fun and educational activities, such as bedtime stories under the stars, camel milking and Wii gaming.

 

Raptor Display & Falconry Course

Housing the region’s most diverse and interactive display of Falcons, Hawks, Kestrels, Owls and Eagles, be part of the action at the Falconry Deck or just sit back and be amazed. Our resident Professional Falconers fly their team of dedicated birds of prey using both traditional Arabic & “modern” Western techniques. 

Horse Back Riding

The Desert at its best. Explore our 100 hectare Banyan Tree Al Wadi Nature Reserve on horseback and have the unique opportunity of observing our local desert wildlife such as Arabian Oryx, Rheem & Arabian Gazelle up close. 

Camel Riding

Hitch a ride on the “ships of the desert”. Experience the beauty of Al Wadi Nature Reserve from a different perspective by taking the opportunity to ride upon our splendid camels. Watch as gazelle and oryx roam peacefully through the landscape, making their way to the Saffron Water Hole to quench their thirst. Your guide will share his knowledge of the local traditions as well of the desert’s fauna and flora along the journey.

Private beach access

Located within a 20-minute drive from the resort, the Beach Club offers a selection of recreational activities like snorkelling, water-skiing, wake-boarding and sailing in the shimmering turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. Schooner-chartering, fishing and scuba-diving trips can also be organised. Guests who prefer to lounge by the private beach may also do so in comfort the Beach Club’s bar.

Health Club

The gym and health club allows you to maintain your fitness program, even while you are away from home. Outfitted with modern gym equipment, you will find everything you need for your healthy lifestyle.

Bike Rides

Get active and explore! Enjoy a professionally guided tour of our Nature Reserve on mountain bike or rent a bike to explore the resort at your leisure.

Archery

The Archery Range and its tented deck is the perfect location to be guided by our Instructors on the basics of this ancient sport.

Conference

Meeting Room

Meeting rooms Najah 1 & 2 has the flexibility to be partitioned into a space seating up to 60 persons. Fully equipped with the latest audio visual equipment and LCD projectors, further secretarial support will be provided by specially-trained services associates.

Conference Centre

The elegant Banyan Hall measuring 180 sqm can accommodate up to 140 persons. Fully equipped with the latest audio visual equipment and LCD projectors, further secretarial support will be provided by specially-trained services associates.

HotelFacilities

Total number of rooms: 101

Number of floors (main building): 1

Villas: 101

hotel

American Express

JCB

Diners Club

MasterCard

Visa

City centre

Nearest Bus / Metro Stop

Beach

Golf course

Number of bedrooms: 1

Disability-friendly bathroom

Wheelchair-accessible

Smoking rooms

Wheelchair-accessible

Car park

24-hour reception

Check-in hour

Check-out hour

Mobile phone coverage

Wired Internet

Wi-fi

Car hire

Secure parking

Valet parking

Airport Shuttle

Room service

Laundry service

Medical service

Bicycle hire service

Babysitting service

Multilingual staff

24-hour security

Bellboy service

Air conditioning in public areas

Hotel safe

Currency exchange facilities

Cloakroom

Newspaper stand

Shop

Garden

Terrace

Bicycle storage

Concierge

Sun terrace

Gym

Newspapers

Luggage room

Clothes dryer

BBQ facilities

Grill/BBQ

Library

Bikes available

Café

Bar

Restaurant

Non-smoking area

Smoking area

Highchairs

Poolside snack bar

Banquet hall

Swim-up bar

Air conditioning in Restaurant

Conference room

Meeting room: 5

Business centre

Indoor freshwater pool

Outdoor freshwater pool

Sun loungers

Parasols

Children playground

Kids’ club

Entertainment programme for children

TV lounge

Game room

Sauna

Steam bath

Hot tub

Turkish bath (hamam)

Massage

Spa treatments

Hairdressing salon

Beauty salon

Spa centre

Breakfast

Breakfast buffet

Continental breakfast

À la carte lunch

À la carte dinner

Half board without drinks

Full board without drinks

Special dietary options

Picnic

Gluten-free meals

Vegetarian meal

Non-smoking establishment

Diving

Aerobics

Fitness

Archery

Horse riding

Cycling / mountain biking

Billiards

Golf

Safari

Facilities

Outdoor Pool
Non-smoking Rooms
WiFi
Restaurant
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Osama K
Amazing experience in the desert
Overall a very pleasant staycation. Amazing food and comfortable rooms, beautiful scenes and such lovely and caring staff who took care of us like a family. Especially Amr who explained everything to...
November 1, 2024
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Ana M
Lovely experience
Very attentive staff, Carl took care of us, drove us around the resort and showed us the highlights. We particularly liked the falconery shows, Michael was very skilled in working with people, aside...
October 31, 2024
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Yash S
Superb Hotel..Lovely Ambience
Superb hotel. Well maintained property. Truly 5 star.. Experience of living in mid of desert was worth every penny... Above all the staff was very courteous and friendly. A big shout out to Mr Amr...
October 31, 2024
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