InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai

Star rating

Infinity Ocean View King
Infinity Ocean 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
Infinity Ocean 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
Infinity Ocean View King
Infinity Ocean 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
Infinity Ocean 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.

Infinity Ocean 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

Infinity Ocean View Club Rooms with Club Intercontinental privileges, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

One Bedroom Suite Sea View with separate living room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Suite Club Infinity Ocean View, with Club Intercontinental privileges, 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 Shanissa - exceptional service!

Feb 13, 2026 Lorraine L

Amazing food and amazing service. I old definitely recommend the seafood platter. Will definitely visit again. Shaniassa was exceptional!
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Feb 13, 2026 Paul S Reading, United Kingdom

We have just returned from a very enjoyable winter-sun week in RAK. The hotel itself exceeded our expectations. The room was large, comfortable and clean with a view over the pool, and beyond it the sea. We were on an all-inclusive package which meant most of our meals were from the buffet in the Saffar restaurant. Although we were tiring of it by… Read more
We have just returned from a very enjoyable winter-sun week in RAK. The hotel itself exceeded our expectations. The room was large, comfortable and clean with a view over the pool, and beyond it the sea. We were on an all-inclusive package which meant most of our meals were from the buffet in the Saffar restaurant. Although we were tiring of it by the end of the week the menu varied each day, with a particular theme each evening. The food was interesting, well cooked and plentiful albeit it was sometimes not as hot as we would have liked ( a common theme with buffets ) We tried the two a la carte restaurants and they were also very good, the only issue for us being that, being on an all-inclusive basis, we were only offered the set menu. The a la carte menus looked very expensive. A special shout-out for all the staff throughout the hotel whether on reception, cleaning, cooking and waiting. They were invariably helpful and cheerful, a welcome change from some of the Caribbean resorts we have visited in previous winters. This was particularly impressive considering the large contingent of Russians in the hotel - they all seemed to be so dour and dismissive of the hotel staff, particularly in the restaurant. The pool and beach were excellent and well stocked with beds and umbrellas - no need to rise before dawn to bag the best spots ! There were of course some downsides. The piped music, especially the relentless beat from their preferred dance music, around the pool and beach bar was very intrusive and often clashed with each other. I never understand why hotels think they should impose their choice of music on their clients - most people carry their own ear phones and playlists with them when they want to listen to music. Visitors should also be aware that RAK is developing as an alternative to Dubai and there is a big construction site next door. However it was not as noisy as you might think and did not detract from our experience. Finally, because the area is still developing there is not much of interest within walking distance of the hotel. Despite these downsides we really enjoyed our stay in this hotel and would recommend it as a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of Dubai. Read less
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Feb 8, 2026 Ayebale N

Thank you kids club girls. You are doing great job.we enjoyed disco. Melanie nishadi bela see you again. Food also nice. Overall good hotel
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Will definitely stay again at this wonderful hotel

Feb 5, 2026 Navigate34581923765 England, United Kingdom

We have been here before Sept 24, really enjoyed the winter break. Returned in January and could not fault it. Hotel very clean, staff are absolutely amazing without being over the top. The chef made us a couple of speciality curries and can honestly say they were so tasty and freshly made. Enjoyed the new beach bar which wasn’t there in 2024 The… Read more
We have been here before Sept 24, really enjoyed the winter break. Returned in January and could not fault it. Hotel very clean, staff are absolutely amazing without being over the top. The chef made us a couple of speciality curries and can honestly say they were so tasty and freshly made. Enjoyed the new beach bar which wasn’t there in 2024 The 2 restaurants on site are also very good, make you so welcome and the menus are superb Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A perfect, luxury week not too far from home. Professional and friendly. 5star and welcoming.

Feb 4, 2026 Wander32472974077

I regret that this review comes later than promised. I hardly ever actually leave a review, but I cannot think of a better reason to leave a review than the wonderful time we had here. I came for a week with my Mum to celebrate her 82nd birthday. I would say there is not a lot to do outside unless you hire a car. A shuttle bus to Dubai or the… Read more
I regret that this review comes later than promised. I hardly ever actually leave a review, but I cannot think of a better reason to leave a review than the wonderful time we had here. I came for a week with my Mum to celebrate her 82nd birthday. I would say there is not a lot to do outside unless you hire a car. A shuttle bus to Dubai or the mall for example might be a good idea. Anyhow, the hotel was so beautiful, we decided to just stay there and enjoy the facilities. We had booked an all-inclusive package with Voyage Prive, but on arrival, we discovered that all-inclusive does not necessarily mean what you might think. But, the hotel customer relations team were keen to please and it meant that Mum could have a meal in one of the a la carte restaurants on her birthday and also take advantage of afternoon tea in the cafe. We were grateful for the care and concern afforded to us. As I am a vegetarian and Mum is newly dairy-intolerant, meal times can be tricky. However, in the buffet, the chef Shibin was so kind and helpful. He, with others ensured Mum had oatmilk pancakes and a coconut yoghurt available every breakfast and cooked what she liked for lunch and dinner. His coconut rice pudding was second to none! He always knew as soon as we had arrived (did our booking in set off an alarm?!) and came to see us. He walked around the buffet indicating what was available to us, every day. Thank you Shibin. For Mum, the food is one of the most important things and she was very pleased. I should say that the food was all labelled very well as to allergens. There were some errors, so of course some care still needs to be exercised. And then I need to mention the exceptional staff greeting, seating and serving us in the buffet. We have never lingered so long over buffet meals. It really was a joy to see them everyday and learn about where they have come from and what they are studying. When we were able to tell them we had visited their country, it made it even more special. Foolishly, I didn't note their names, but from the photos that I took of them, where I can see, there was Sam from Kerala, Hendra (not really from Monaco) and Eidray (Alligator). Mimosa Moses will never be forgotten, especially the way he ran to hug us goodbye. But this is just part of a wonderful team, including my friend from Nepal who always made a coffee when the machine was being cleaned (and Sam who helped to get one). We were very moved that they gathered to wish us farewell with cake and good wishes and we still think of them often. What was unusual was the friendliness of the staff in the towel hut, and extraordinarily, those from the towel hut on the beach, who we are sorry we missed to say goodbye, but who took great care in making our sunbeds look attractive, even moving them for us during lunchtime, to ensure they remained in the sun. The housekeeping team did a great job. The only dust I saw was on the outside table, which didn't concern us at all. They were aware it was Mum's birthday and she had cake, special towels folded as swans, fruit and even a vase of fresh flowers. Just before we left we were also gifted special sun hats of excellent quality. And so, big thanks go to MD ALI and Tippanna. We had afternoon tea 3 times and as it was Veganuary, it was easy to select cakes we could eat, but the staff were so pleasant and helpful. On the day of her birthday, we ate in the Levant restaurant, which also surprised us with a cake for Mum's birthday and sufficient adaptations and choices for our dietary requirements. Read less