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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best kids club and lovely family resort

Aug 28, 2025 Mansour A

Hotel is amazing we came for the family vacation our kids loved the kids club Melanie, Shanika , Bellah thank you for everything
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Maybe our new favorite

Aug 27, 2025 340gerhardn Ingolstadt, Germany

We had our first stay at Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah and loved it from the very first moment. We were in a club room, which made all the difference. The main areas incl. the family pool were all extremely busy, mostly guests on all inclusive. Only for those who love this kind of atmosphere. We don't. But we loved the chilled and very relaxed… Read more
We had our first stay at Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah and loved it from the very first moment. We were in a club room, which made all the difference. The main areas incl. the family pool were all extremely busy, mostly guests on all inclusive. Only for those who love this kind of atmosphere. We don't. But we loved the chilled and very relaxed atmosphere in the club area. The room was nice and quite spacious, with a comfortable bed and the usual amenities like water and Nespresso. The best thing about club rooms is that they are in a separate building and offer a large adult-only pool for club guests only. The club itself is right next to the pool. It isn't as club-like and leather armchair style as for example the club at Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, but it has a special feel and offers excellent, professional and friendly service. The staff there are amazing! We have been coming to Ras Al Khaimah many times since 2014, always to the Waldorf Astoria. But it may well be that from now on our choice will be this hotel. Thanks again to all the team. You do a wonderful job! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous family holiday

Aug 27, 2025 Lindsey R London, United Kingdom

Had the most fantastic 10 day holiday here with my partner and son ( aged 13) . The rooms are amazing and cleaned every day. Gorgeous bathroom and balcony with sofa. Lots of power points and big comfy bed. Mini bar pricey, didn’t touch it. The hotel is right on the beach with loads of sun lounges and the sea is warm like a bath. Lagoon pool… Read more
Had the most fantastic 10 day holiday here with my partner and son ( aged 13) . The rooms are amazing and cleaned every day. Gorgeous bathroom and balcony with sofa. Lots of power points and big comfy bed. Mini bar pricey, didn’t touch it. The hotel is right on the beach with loads of sun lounges and the sea is warm like a bath. Lagoon pool lovely ( yes there are a few tiles missing, didn’t bother me). Always sun beds available there too. Pool bar had good selection of drinks and cocktails. All inclusive food was delicious, so much variety, salads, curries, Pasta, oriental selections and kids area. Some gorgeous seafood too. The chefs are so friendly. We did a few excursions during our stay, organised by Ahmed, who was such a friendly helpful man. Nothing was too much trouble and we enjoyed a boat trip to Oman and a trip into Dubai, with a driver who helped us navigate the city. Arif definitely needs a mention too, he was the restaurant manager who booked us a couple of special treats for my son as it was his birthday during our stay. Linn in the late night bar was a delight too, don’t often mention workers but they were so helpful and friendly that they need a mention, the hotel are lucky to have them . I guess if I had to make a suggestion, I found the beach bar under utilised as you had to pay there, it would have been nice to enjoy a drink there, also the other restaurants were a bit pricey, there was a wrap around dinning package but we didn’t know about this when booking. Overall an amazing experience here, we’d love to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful stay

Aug 25, 2025 MFLT1810 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Stayed at this property over the weekend, had a very nice time with my family. All the team members we met were very nice and friendly. Starting by the leadership of Tegan at the front team, we met Jessie and Esther upon arrival, whom took care of our check in. Everytime we come it’s an Amazon experience. From housekeeping, Praveen was very… Read more
Stayed at this property over the weekend, had a very nice time with my family. All the team members we met were very nice and friendly. Starting by the leadership of Tegan at the front team, we met Jessie and Esther upon arrival, whom took care of our check in. Everytime we come it’s an Amazon experience. From housekeeping, Praveen was very friendly with a great smile. All lifeguard at the pool were so helpful. The ladies at the kids club also help me took care of my kids. The hotel is great, with many amenities for families, but what makes it truly special is the staff over there! Really everyone we met was engaged and tried to help on everything. Thank you!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic relaxing holiday!

Aug 24, 2025 donrash Manchester, United Kingdom

We stayed at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah for 9 nights and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. On arrival, we were upgraded to a terrace sea view room, which was large, spacious, and very comfortable. All the staff are a real credit to the hotel, too many to mention by name, but every interaction was friendly and… Read more
We stayed at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah for 9 nights and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. On arrival, we were upgraded to a terrace sea view room, which was large, spacious, and very comfortable. All the staff are a real credit to the hotel, too many to mention by name, but every interaction was friendly and professional. We were on the all-inclusive dine-around package. Meal times at the Saffar buffet were well organized. You had to queue briefly to be seated, which we actually appreciated, as it meant you never had to hunt for a clean table like in many other hotels. There was a good variety of food at every meal, and everything we tried was delicious. We didn’t try any of the à la carte restaurants, so can’t comment on those. We made use of the gym several times and also enjoyed using the free bikes. There’s a cycling route just outside the hotel which was great for a very early morning ride. There were always enough sunbeds available, and we never struggled to find one, which made relaxing by the pool easy and stress-free. The main pool is large and not very deep, perfect for cooling off, and it also has the added bonus of a pool bar much appreciated in the August heat! The staff at the Sha Sha bar were always friendly and attentive, keeping our drinks topped up without needing to ask. Most evenings, we visited Amarbar, where the service was equally impressive. The staff were efficient, friendly, and even remembered our regular drinks, which added a really personal touch. I’ve stayed at many hotels, but this is one I would definitely return to. Everything about our stay was smooth, relaxing, and enjoyable exactly what a holiday should be. Highly recommended! Read less