Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Mekong
Lobby Lounge
Beach House
Premier Garden Terrace Room
Premier Garden Terrace Room
Premier Garden Terrace Room
Deluxe Suite
Teens club
Kids club
Anantara Spa
Anantara Spa
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Mekong
Lobby Lounge
Beach House
Premier Garden Terrace Room
Premier Garden Terrace Room
Premier Garden Terrace Room
Deluxe Suite
Teens club
Kids club
Anantara Spa
Anantara Spa

The hotel

Promising an exquisite blend of luxury and relaxation, the Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort stuns with its beachfront location. Here you can indulge in days of sun-soaked bliss on pristine sands, or enjoy water sports adventures on the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. There are plenty of exciting activities to choose from including kayaking among the mangroves and exploring local attractions. The resort's elegant accommodations, ranging from lavish rooms and spacious villas offer a sanctuary of comfort and style, and interconnecting rooms offer extra convenience for any families travelling. When it comes to dining Anantara boasts signature Asian and Mediterranean restaurants and their Dining by Design concept is a popular option if you are celebrating a special occasion. For a perfect nightcap after dinner, head to the Beach House terrace or pool bar to catch the sunset accompanied by some evening DJ beats.

Amenities

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on a private peninsula and part of the new island development, Mina Al Arab. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: approximately 45 minutes.

Hotel information

174 rooms, suites and overwater pool villas. All with air-conditioning, smart TV, WiFi, espresso machine, safe and mini-bar*. Premier Rooms have a private balcony, sea or garden views and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Bed & Beakfast option: includes daily buffet breakfast.

Half Board option: includes daily buffet breakfast and dinner.

Premier Garden Terrace Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Rooms have a private terrace with sea/pool views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Garden Terrace Rooms with sea or garden views, and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Pool Front Rooms have a private terrace and pool views, 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Beach Front Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Suites have a seperate living area, private balcony with garden views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Garden Terrace Suites are also available, with sea, lagoon, garden or pool views, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sea Breeze (International dishes, all-day dining). Beach House (Mediterranean menu, lunch and dinner). Mekong (Asian, dinner). Waves Café (light bites). Jalabar (comfort foods and poolside snacks). Lobby Lounge & Bar. Dining by Design* (signature private dining experience).

Daily activities programme.

Swimming pool and kids pool. Anantara Spa* with sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Beauty salon*. Fitness centre. Padel courts. Kids’ club (4-12 years) and teens’ clubs. Water sports*. Yoga classes*. Beach games including volleyball and beach football. Spice Spoons cooking school*.

Complimentary parking. Room service*. Babysitting service*.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (519)
  • Very good (26)
  • Average (15)
  • Poor (5)
  • Terrible (9)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best Asian restaurant ever 5 Star

Jul 22, 2024 Hindalbdwawi55 Emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Food and service are wonderful. Thank you to everyone, especially the employee Siska, for her cooperation and her companion to us during our time. The best Asian restaurant in the region. Everything’s and everyone’s deserve 5 stars I love to come back again
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing stay

Jul 22, 2024 Naseem A

Nice rooms and we loved the food specially in Mekong however service and facilities needs improvement like pool tiles, beach, and some staff needs proper training too in terms of communication. We arrived expecting a nice resort from their website photos but to our surprise, the resort has no water, maybe due to the reef barrier. We thought we… Read more
Nice rooms and we loved the food specially in Mekong however service and facilities needs improvement like pool tiles, beach, and some staff needs proper training too in terms of communication. We arrived expecting a nice resort from their website photos but to our surprise, the resort has no water, maybe due to the reef barrier. We thought we were catfish by this resort thinking its luxury, when its not. Might as well consider Intercontinental on our next visit to RAK. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great stay cation at a gorgeous place

Jul 22, 2024 eliemattar2024 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The whole staycation was a success, from the moment we parked our car to the checking in and the friendliness of the whole team. The hotel is in a beautiful location surrounded by the beach and a lot of greenery. The suite was over the expectation and the service is over the moon. I will definitely do it again
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Jul 21, 2024 Urwinen

I had an amazing dining experience at the Mekong Chinese Restaurant in Mina Al Arab, Anantara Ras Al Khaimah. The food was exceptional, with authentic flavors and a great variety of dishes. Special mention to Fransiska and Easha for their outstanding service and warm hospitality. They made our visit truly memorable. Highly recommended!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Close to idyllic, but some work to do to make this a true Maldivian experience

Jul 20, 2024 dadio77 Bromsgrove, United Kingdom

We jumped at the chance for a Maldives type experience with half of the journey time! And whilst Mina Al Arab delivers on a number of levels, there is definitely still work to do! The Peninsula Villas are beautiful, and well thought out, plenty of room inside and out. The resort as a whole is well laid out, not too large, but requiring transport… Read more
We jumped at the chance for a Maldives type experience with half of the journey time! And whilst Mina Al Arab delivers on a number of levels, there is definitely still work to do! The Peninsula Villas are beautiful, and well thought out, plenty of room inside and out. The resort as a whole is well laid out, not too large, but requiring transport during the hotter months. The food and restaurants were almost perfect for the full week we were in resort - some of the best meals we have had on holiday. It did get a bit same-y after a week on half board, I think one of the eateries was closed but not sure why, so we skipped a couple of meals at the end, but Mekong and breakfast are huge plus points. The couple of key issues, raised by many in previous reviews, were the pool and the buggies. I can't fathom why, after a few short months, the main pool is in such a poor state, and so poorly designed! Aside from the many many tiles missing, it has been designed with a 'wave' in the middle - or a 'bump' for want of a better description... essentially a raised area throughout most of the pool meaning the water level is no more than 0.5m and a bit of a hazard to say the least. Amazing fail on Anantara's part, and they would do well to rip it out and start again. The situation with the buggies is frustrating because a) the hotel know they have a problem, they apologize profusely but don't improve the situation; and b) it is not a lack of buggies but a lack of drivers! There are empty buggies all over the resort, but no one to drive them. It was a 10min walk from the villa to the lobby, which in 42C+ heat is not fun; on one of the many occasions no buggy turned up, we walked all the way to the lobby to find four buggies just sat there, including one with 'our' butler about to take some towels somewhere! I noticed one agency driver brought in, but really guys, the buggies are there, just get some drivers in (they literally go at 8mph, how hard can it be!). Another time we waited in our room, gave up, and found two buggies with drivers waiting at the neighboring villa - neither offered a lift! Such a frustrating experience. As I mentioned, a butler is assigned (not sure if this is just the villas, or all rooms), but in reality it is just a WhatsApp chat that is a bit hit and miss. Our butler was very friendly and tried his best, I think it is the management direction that is letting things down, operationally this resort is just missing the mark. Overall we had a lovely time, but Anantara are charging Maldivian prices (we actually paid more than our Maldives trip last year!) for a service that is not quite there. They can do so much better if they heed travelers advice, and can justify their prices. If not, they are going to struggle to attract high end travelers in such a competitive market. Read less