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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Dec 30, 2025 Psychosian Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

While the website pictures make the hotel and grounds look bigger than it actually is, this was a positive as it meant it was more intimate than I was expecting! I loved the fact that (apart from the last 12 hours) staff quickly learnt my name, and even those who didn't know it were always smiley and welcoming. As someone travelling alone, this… Read more
While the website pictures make the hotel and grounds look bigger than it actually is, this was a positive as it meant it was more intimate than I was expecting! I loved the fact that (apart from the last 12 hours) staff quickly learnt my name, and even those who didn't know it were always smiley and welcoming. As someone travelling alone, this made a big difference to me. Unfortunately the staff who were on for my final dinner and breakfast were less friendly and made no attempt to communicate. Apart from those 12 hours all staff were attentive and welcoming. My room was always clean and I was so impressed with how quiet it was - I heard one raised voice and one baby cry for the whole week I was there. Otherwise it was beautiful silence. The food was amazing. There was a huge selection of foods from around the world, always different for each meal. There were also areas where you could chose what / how you wanted things cooked and they would do it for you. There were also a good selection of drinks (alcoholic and non) included. It is a beautiful location and, during December, the temperatures were perfect. The buildings were beautifully spacious and nicely decorated for Christmas. Apart from at meal times, it did not ever feel busy / crowded. Unfortunately there were often queues at breakfast, but there *was* a sign to warn you of this. The only problem I then had was that the queues were on the stairs - being disabled I don't usually use stairs. I couldn't hold on to the banister, as it was covered in Christmas decorations so was made much more difficult! I had a facial and manicure, which were good too. Definitely somewhere I'd come to again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing Location but not 5 star and NOT DISABILITY FRIENDLY- Needs improvement

Dec 30, 2025 saggyandhaggy

This was our first time visiting Ras Al Khaimah as a change from our usual Dubai trips. It's like visiting Dubai 10 years ago with a much more relaxing, peaceful vibe. There is much construction happening but still no where near the noise and bustle of Dubai. It's like witnessing history in the making as in a few years time it will be another… Read more
This was our first time visiting Ras Al Khaimah as a change from our usual Dubai trips. It's like visiting Dubai 10 years ago with a much more relaxing, peaceful vibe. There is much construction happening but still no where near the noise and bustle of Dubai. It's like witnessing history in the making as in a few years time it will be another Dubai. We booked a Club seaview suite and were very shockingly disappointed. The room -371- was in the main building of the hotel and was not a 5 star hotel club suite. You can see from the pictures that the room was shabbily finished with peeling corners and just slapdash. The entrance to the room is on all different levels and NOT disability friendly. There was mismatching floor levels in the room as well and we tripped a few times. In general the hotel is NOT accessible, with stairs, heavy doors that an able-bodied person would have trouble opening. All the different floor levels are not suitable for wheelchairs and we witnessed a few families having trouble moving elderly relatives in wheelchairs. There were no automatic wheelchair buttons to open doors so would need to be accompanied by a helper all the time. So be aware if you have mobility issues! We were on club board basis so went to see the club manager, Geralyn, to sort out our room. Geralyn and the club lounge were the highlight of our stay! Geralyn, Nana, Emmanuel and Elouisa were absolute stars of the club lounge and made our stay extra special. Geralyn made a huge effort to change our room and the next day we were upgrade to a club suite in the actual club building behind the club lounge to room 605- which was EXQUISITE. This was the room we had been expecting, not the original which was an absolute hovel- with view of back of other building not the sea. Finally we had an incredible panoramic view. See the pictures to compare to the previous! The club lounge provided a delicious a la carte breakfast as well as buffet and it was a peaceful experience compared to the rabble at the main buffet. The hash browns are THE BEST i've ever had! No joke, they were so so crispy, I would go back for those alone! The lounge did a beautiful afternoon tea and delicious snacks and canapés for evening drinks. Mahi Mahi skewers, Tempura potatoes and mini beef wellingtons were a few of our favourites. There's also a beautiful pool area for club guests only which is an oasis away from the rowdy main pool. The main buffet was average and we've been to hotels where the food is much superior. The chefs try their best and there were a few stand out dishes: The lasagne was incredible, the freshly cooked pizza and when they had the grill going outside on special nights, the freshly grilled lamb chops were fab. But other dishes, even when dished up fresh, were cold! I lived on pizza and chicken nuggets, which everyone went crazy for, not just the kids! There was no goodies in the room like toiletries and no special treats delivered on arrival in the room or on Christmas Eve, which is what we are used to with other hotels like The Sofitel and The Ritz. It's these seemingly penny pinching things that make the hotel not seem 5*. And without being a club member, other guests will get even less of a luxury 5* experience. Staff do try hard and are very welcoming but overall the luxe, luxe luxury atmosphere was a bit lacking. Read less
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Dec 29, 2025 Agnieszka S

It was nice stay for us and kids. Special thank you goes to Rehman - for his daily support and extraordinary customer service!!!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding hospitality

Dec 29, 2025 R T

What a fantastic resort, experienced best of the hospitality. Visited for Christmas and new year break with parents and kids. Clean, modern resort with amazing beach side facilities ( sports, entertainment and bars). Special thanks to team in restaurant - Abhishek Benerji, Sanam, Limbo ( sorry if spelling mistake) and Micah. You guys were so… Read more
What a fantastic resort, experienced best of the hospitality. Visited for Christmas and new year break with parents and kids. Clean, modern resort with amazing beach side facilities ( sports, entertainment and bars). Special thanks to team in restaurant - Abhishek Benerji, Sanam, Limbo ( sorry if spelling mistake) and Micah. You guys were so helpful and accommodating ( special request for Indian veg food). Read less
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Dec 29, 2025 marissa c

as this is our first time in this hotel we had a great time with our family. clean and spacious beach with aqua Park. delicious food made our holidays more fun and interesting. our kids love kids club. Ms Bela Mis nishadi Mis Melani and ms Shanika the best in the hotel. thank you for the gifts girls.