InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Star rating
Based on 2265 reviews
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*.
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.
Based on 2265 reviews
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Like kids this is the place for you
Jun 29, 2025Hener A
This is not what we came for...
I came with my family to go on vacation and this is not what we came for there wasnt any late night partys which was good but there was tones of kids. like kids this is the
place for you but not for my family there was people getting drunk around the swim up bar the service was outstanding but im sticking to quiet…
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This is not what we came for...
I came with my family to go on vacation and this is not what we came for there wasnt any late night partys which was good but there was tones of kids. like kids this is the
place for you but not for my family there was people getting drunk around the swim up bar the service was outstanding but im sticking to quiet hotels.
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Don’t think we’ve stayed in a better hotel.
Jun 28, 2025978dominicgMarket Harborough, United Kingdom
Can’t think I’ve stayed in a better hotel. Was fairly quiet given the time of our visit which may have helped but service was excellent, a level above anything we’ve experienced before. Have to call out Shibin the Indian chef in the main restaurant. Very friendly and cooked some exquisite Indian food.
If I had to be critical I would say that…
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Can’t think I’ve stayed in a better hotel. Was fairly quiet given the time of our visit which may have helped but service was excellent, a level above anything we’ve experienced before. Have to call out Shibin the Indian chef in the main restaurant. Very friendly and cooked some exquisite Indian food.
If I had to be critical I would say that Noho bar and grill was a bit of a let down as it’s doesn’t really cater for vegetarians and we found the service didn’t meet the standard of the rest of the hotel.
The gym is really good for a hotel, the pool and sunbeds always had good availability. We had to go into Dubai a couple of times and it’s about an hour each way so no problem and easy to get a taxi there and back.
Will have fond memories of our stay. We’ll definitely be back although hoping that the casino that is being built (completion 2027 I think) doesn’t spoil the tranquility of this resort.
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Appreciation note
Jun 28, 2025Adya S
Afroz and Ambika took care of us and made us happy with their gestures and warmth. Wishing them the best and I am sure that they deserve to grow in your organization and are rewarded for their services.
Good Service
Jun 28, 2025Tunsie10
The stay is so comfortable and service was really amazing from noufal .. the amenities are easy accessible
Best place to stay in RAK
Jun 28, 2025Dhiraj BDubai, United Arab Emirates
Fantastic place with great views and wonderful staff. Special thanks to Deepak and Mani for keeping our stay enjoyable.
Like kids this is the place for you
