InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Star rating

Classic Sea View King
Classic Sea View
Family Villa Bedroom
Family Villa Terrace
ShaSha
Classic Sea View
Club Lounge Pool
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
ShaSha
Pool Villa
Pool Villa
Noho
Levant
Levant
Classic Sea View Twin
Amarbar
One Bedroom Sea View Suite
One Bedroom Suite Sea View
Family Villas
ShaSha Lounge
Lobby
NoHo
Ramsa Lounge
Saffar
Spa
Courtyard
Sahar Beach Bar
Sahar Beach Bar
Classic Sea View King
Classic Sea View
Family Villa Bedroom
Family Villa Terrace
ShaSha
Classic Sea View
Club Lounge Pool
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
ShaSha
Pool Villa
Pool Villa
Noho
Levant
Levant
Classic Sea View Twin
Amarbar
One Bedroom Sea View Suite
One Bedroom Suite Sea View
Family Villas
ShaSha Lounge
Lobby
NoHo
Ramsa Lounge
Saffar
Spa
Courtyard
Sahar Beach Bar
Sahar Beach Bar

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

Bed & Breakfast option: includes international buffet breakfast at Saffar Restaurant. Club InterContinental guests may also enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the Club InterContinental Lounge.

Half Board Dine Around option: includes a choice of lunch or dinner at Saffar Restaurant, with a small bottle of water per person per meal. Additional beverages will becharged separately. Guests may also choose to dine at NoHo Bar & Grillor Levant & Nar, enjoying either a multi-course set menu or a dining credit.

Full Board Dine Around option: includes lunch and dinner at Saffar Restaurant, with a small bottle of water per person per meal. Additional drinks will be charged separately. Guests may also choose to have dinner at NoHo Bar & Grill orLevant & Nar, with the option of a multi-course set menu or a dining credit.

All-Inclusive all-day dining option (valid 9th June to 30th September '25): available only at Saffar Restaurant and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus selected soft drinks and house alcoholic beverages during lunch and dinner. Drinks are also available at ShaSha Pool Bar from 11:00am-10:00pm. The package ends at 12:00 noon on the day of check-out.

All-Inclusive Dine Around option: available at Saffar Restaurant and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner during operating hours. Selected soft drinks and house alcoholic beverages are available from 11:00 to 22:00 at Saffar, Sahar, ShaSha, Victory View, and Amarbar. Also includes afternoon tea for two at Ramsa, and the choice to have dinner at NoHo Bar & Grill or Levant & Nar, with the option of a multi-course set menu or dinner credit, and mini-bar (soft drinks only). The package ends at 12:00 noon on the day of check-out.

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). Sahar Beach Bar (Mediterranean cuisine, cocktails and light bites).

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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Aug 7, 2025 Andrew B

Everything is awesome the place is very peaceful the food's are excellent 👌 in taste the staff's are very professional
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best kids club

Aug 7, 2025 Cristina Z

This is our first visit we really like the atmosphere and staff very friendly and they have different type of restaurants and shop in the hotel food are amazing would like to thank room dining sulfikkar for his kindness always helpful pool and beach are vell maintained attendant are very kind and helpful as well. We came for family vacation our… Read more
This is our first visit we really like the atmosphere and staff very friendly and they have different type of restaurants and shop in the hotel food are amazing would like to thank room dining sulfikkar for his kindness always helpful pool and beach are vell maintained attendant are very kind and helpful as well. We came for family vacation our kids enjoyed lot in kids club Melanie,Bella and Shanika very lovely doing a great job. We will definitely come again Read less
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Aug 6, 2025 Chez H

Me and my partner have just come back having had 10 days here. I can’t fault the hotel , the pool is lovely and clean, but the sea was like a bath!! Rooms were clean and the hotel staff were hospitable but one Criticism is we were all inclusive and when you give your room number you are taken to a table and asked what you would like to drink. This… Read more
Me and my partner have just come back having had 10 days here. I can’t fault the hotel , the pool is lovely and clean, but the sea was like a bath!! Rooms were clean and the hotel staff were hospitable but one Criticism is we were all inclusive and when you give your room number you are taken to a table and asked what you would like to drink. This we feel should be on your table waiting for you to return after choosing your food, unfortunately for nearly the whole duration of our stay our drinks were delivered too late and we had finished our meal. Another criticism we have is there is no entertainment/ show or anything on in the evenings which we feel is quite nice having something to dress up for and look forward to watching. Also be mindful where the hotel actually is, as it cost us around £130 to go into Dubai by taxi, would be way cheaper to hire a car. There isn’t any shops/bars/ restaurants outside the hotel. There is a shopping mall but i personally don’t think there is much there it’s about 20 minutes in a taxi. Does have a Matalan thou!! You do have a mini fridge being all inclusive but only water is available, maybe having a few cans of Coke and beer would of been nice. Hope this helps 😊 Read less
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Aug 6, 2025 Monica C

Kids club is the best for our kids.thank you bella and Melanie for being so nice with our kids.you are truly a gem of the hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent service and food , seafood theme night was awasome .

Aug 5, 2025 Usama2025 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

We enjoyed the stay and food , my kids and family really enjoyed , the best is the saffar staff , they really impressed us. Very approchable and friendly .