The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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Al Bahar Tented Beach Pool Villa
Al Naseem Tented Beach Pool Villa
Shore House
Shore House
Shore House
Shore House
Resort infinity pool
Welcome lounge
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Al Bahar Tented Beach Pool Villa
Al Naseem Tented Beach Pool Villa
Shore House
Shore House
Shore House
Shore House
Resort infinity pool
Welcome lounge

The hotel

Every so often you find somewhere utterly special – like the unique beach house style villas at this luxury retreat, each with its own private pool and deck, fresh and light interior, ornate detailing, and direct access to a beautiful beach. Just 50 minutes from all the urban excitement of Dubai, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach couldn’t be further away in spirit – with its sense of total seclusion, the holistic treatments at its Ritz-Carlton Spa, the complimentary access to Al Wadi Nature Reserve, and the coast-inspired dining of The Shore House restaurant, a perfect spot for quiet beachfront sundowners each evening.

Amenities

  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on a private strech of beach in Al Jazirah Al Hamra. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

32 private sea-facing villas. All villas are open plan and have air-conditioning, floor-to-ceiling windows, entertainment system with 55” LED TV, radio, high-speed Internet access, safe, bathrobe, hairdryer, iron and board. Each exclusive villa has a terrace that features a bathtub, cabana, sun loungers and pool as well as a private stretch of beach. Al Bahar Tented Beach Pool Villas have a comfortable lounge area with sofa and 1 king-size bed, or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Board basis options

Bed & Breakfast: includes breakfast at Shore House Restaurant.

Half Board option: Guests booked on Half Board can dine-around in participating restaurants and lounges for lunch or dinner (food only). Guests will also receive a voucher with credit limit of AED 200 to use at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah and Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort.

Room upgrades

Al Naseem Tented Beach Pool Villas offer more privacy and have a lounge area with sofa, 1 king-size bed or double bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Al Shamal Pool Villas have ocean views, lounge area with sofa and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Shore House (seafood and grill). Beach Deck (seafood and classic sundowners). Destination Dining* (personalised dining experiences). 24-hour room service*.

Infinity pool. The Ritz-Carlton Spa*. 24-hour fitness centre. Yoga*. Motorised water sports*. Ritz-Kids programme (4-12 years). Complimentary access to Al Wadi Nature Reserve.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: a tourism fee of AED 20 per bedroom per night is charged at check out.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very poor service and experience from this resort

Jun 9, 2025 250Craig Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Extremely poor service and not what we'd expect from tbis brand. When we entered their reception they tried to make it sound like we hadn't booked our kids and they would charge us more. When we checked our booking it was clear that we had actually booked for the 4 of us and it had been confirmed on email by the hotel at the time of booking. They… Read more
Extremely poor service and not what we'd expect from tbis brand. When we entered their reception they tried to make it sound like we hadn't booked our kids and they would charge us more. When we checked our booking it was clear that we had actually booked for the 4 of us and it had been confirmed on email by the hotel at the time of booking. They had to then go and get their managers approval. I've added the photo of the confirmation to this review. We booked an Al Shamal villa with king bed and sofa bed for our anniversary. The sofa bed was just a sofa. Its not a sofa bed. They gave us one pillow and one very thin blanket for our two kids to sleep on the chair. I've added a photo to this review of the sofa, blanket and pillow for 2 kids aged 9 and 10. We went for the happy hour that's from 4 till 10. The timing was confirmed by the receptionist and hotel manager. But the FnB manager refused saying happy hour is only till 6pm. He said he called reception and they said we had been told that it ended at 6pm however later on the hotel manager confirmed that it was indeed till 10pm and didn't know why the FnB manager was saying something else. The FnB manager was also trying to get us to buy all inclusive drinks package. The toilet had yellow water in it when we arrived. It looks like the have an issue with their plumbing as the water was dirty all the time in the toilets. The hot water didn't always work. Sometimes you would have to run it for 2 minutes before it would warm up. Way beyond the 10 seconds the marriott group put in their specifications. Food is good however the portion sizes are very small. For example my kid order ravioli and it came with only 4 pieces. Upon leaving the manager the tried to add more charges to our bill saying that our food discount that he himself confirmed was valid was actually only for one drink. After an argument about this he agreed to remove these additional costs. So from the arrival till we left they continually tried to extract more money than they were due to take. Completely unacceptable behaviour. This place is not a 5 star. From the very poor service and right down to the cheapest and thinest toilet paper you can imagine. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Green oasis in the desert

Jun 8, 2025 Vacation14939812086

We spent 3 nights and we couldn’t be happier for choosing the hotel. The service is exceptional, the food is so good, and the breakfast variety is big. Special thanks to our buggy/buttler Amir and Mahesh from the beach staff that made our stay memorable. Definitely is a place to stay in UAE and we will be back.
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Jun 6, 2025 Flyer23440370530 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Service is one of the best in the emirates. Such an amazing experience for a couple getaway. In room dining choice was very varied and they also accommodated quite a lot at the storehouse . Also had an amazing yoga session in the morning with a very qualified trainer. Will definitely come back
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Jun 3, 2025 thinzar m United States

Had a wonderful really enjoyed my time at the Ritz Carlton al hmara beach the pool and beach access were fantastic at this price perfect for relaxing morning the atmosphere was peaceful and refreshing.tjis visit was great and next time Iam definitely looking forward to trying their breakfast
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great City Escape

May 27, 2025 mohamadarafat Amman, Jordan

Very nice exit, and the staff are very welcoming, trying their best to accommodate all our needs and making our stay pleasant. i just think that more can be done to utilize the beach and the space more and my recommendation is to plant taller trees to reduce the sun lights and the temperature in the walking streets so that visitors can use… Read more
Very nice exit, and the staff are very welcoming, trying their best to accommodate all our needs and making our stay pleasant. i just think that more can be done to utilize the beach and the space more and my recommendation is to plant taller trees to reduce the sun lights and the temperature in the walking streets so that visitors can use bicycles. as for the villa, it is perfect, everything is thought of and the design is amazing from inside and outside. Read less