InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Star rating
Based on 2280 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 2280 reviews
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Lovely hotel. Great staff.
Jul 18, 2025Pegah HDubai, United Arab Emirates
An impromptu decision to go for a short stay at the resort.
The booking team were very helpful.
On arrival, Jessie was great at helping us get settled.
Everyone at Safar restaurant were amazing - they were all so helpful and accommodating. I feel bad that I didn’t get everyone’s name, but Juni and Moses were delightful! The entire restaurant…
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An impromptu decision to go for a short stay at the resort.
The booking team were very helpful.
On arrival, Jessie was great at helping us get settled.
Everyone at Safar restaurant were amazing - they were all so helpful and accommodating. I feel bad that I didn’t get everyone’s name, but Juni and Moses were delightful! The entire restaurant team from the chef to the service staff were so courteous and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.
Rooms were spacious, clean and just the right temperature - so ideal for a good night’s sleep. We enjoyed our time went pool and beach.
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Thu Lin & Bikram
Jul 17, 2025Ahmed A
Everything is perfect start with cleaning the room and services of maintenance, one thing about food from out side they not bringing to room thats all thanks alot
Dining extravaganza
Jul 17, 2025Faris786
A big mention and utmost thanks to the dining team; Shibin, Moses x 2, David, Su, Amoon, Yousaf, Nouafal and all. Shibin and his team treated us with such love and hospitality that made the stay so special. Thanks for catering to all our needs. Big thanks to the manager Abbey, for his personal touch.
RAK gem
Jul 15, 2025Shahzad A
Hanane, Sadak, Tapa and Hafeez deserve a special mention for the outstanding service and care provided during our stay.
Wonderful Stay at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah
Jul 15, 2025Корниенко ДMoscow, Russia
I’ve spent a wonderful week at the Intercontinental Ras-Al-Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. It’s my first time in the Intercontinental Hotel, and it fully meets my expectations. The territory is quite big, with a waste beach where you could always find a sunbed. The beach also has a bar and some activity games. I’m not a big fan of pool, but the…
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I’ve spent a wonderful week at the Intercontinental Ras-Al-Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. It’s my first time in the Intercontinental Hotel, and it fully meets my expectations. The territory is quite big, with a waste beach where you could always find a sunbed. The beach also has a bar and some activity games. I’m not a big fan of pool, but the size is enough for the many guests. In addition to the main pool, there are two kids pools, one with a tent. The room is equipped with a spectacular view of the beach and the sea. My room on the 6th floor has a bathtuband a glass wall in a bathroom. There are some lightning scenarios. The air conditioning works perfectly well, sometimes too nicely for me.However, the ambience of the resort is created by the people who work there. I would like to mention the hospitality and welcoming reception of the restaurant staff: Maycha, Sakshi, Kuljeet, Limbu, and especially Su Sandi, who always knew what time was best for a vibe or for coffee. You create an unforgettable atmosphere for me!The hotel’s spa is very nice and provides lots of treatments. I am deeply grateful to Akshay Kumar, the massage therapist, who rejuvenated me at the beginning of my vacation.I found the hotel’s gym good for workouts, but there is a lack of barbells. The gym provides the bicycles, and the ride could be interesting.Umair from the gym staff is very helpful.The room cleaning was perfect thanks to Sadak and Kumar.I can recommend the Intercontinental hotel as a good place for families, couples or solo travel.
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Lovely hotel. Great staff.