InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai
Star rating
Based on 2431 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.
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*.
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 2431 reviews
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Pleasant if you don't mind nearby construction
Nov 2, 2025tanicki
Stayed here for a short getaway, coupled with business meetings. Had an overall comfortable experience. The hotel is located in the new tourism township of Ras Al Khaimah, with many projects sprucing up around the resort. Because of the ongoing construction, the beach quality was just average and it’s clear the area is evolving quickly.
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Stayed here for a short getaway, coupled with business meetings. Had an overall comfortable experience. The hotel is located in the new tourism township of Ras Al Khaimah, with many projects sprucing up around the resort. Because of the ongoing construction, the beach quality was just average and it’s clear the area is evolving quickly.
The resort itself is huge — you can use a buggy to get around, which adds a fun touch. The pathways in the resort looks narrow but the buggy can easily zoom thru them!
Despite the size of the property, the food quality was pretty good, with plenty of variety and well-prepared dishes. To sum it up, a pleasant stay if you don't mind the buzzing construction happening around it.
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Fabulous holiday
Oct 30, 2025Nicola B
had an amazing stay here with family. The hotel and facilities were incredible. The staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough to make our stay great. Want to say a special mention to Moses in the restaurant who was so kind and worked so hard. And the pool staff were great at making sure we had great beds as we had infants and children. We…
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had an amazing stay here with family. The hotel and facilities were incredible. The staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough to make our stay great. Want to say a special mention to Moses in the restaurant who was so kind and worked so hard. And the pool staff were great at making sure we had great beds as we had infants and children. We can’t wait to come back!
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Amazing kids club team
Oct 28, 2025Chris J
Our second home.i would like to express my gratitude to the ladies in kids club who are caring nurturing and kind.this is why our kids love to come at the hotel.we are so surprised as they enhance the kids club.theres a lot of electronics,not bad but we prepare the old kids club activiTies which is more creative and good for the kids.the ladies…
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Our second home.i would like to express my gratitude to the ladies in kids club who are caring nurturing and kind.this is why our kids love to come at the hotel.we are so surprised as they enhance the kids club.theres a lot of electronics,not bad but we prepare the old kids club activiTies which is more creative and good for the kids.the ladies are doing a great job.well done to Melanie nishadi and bellah .we are so happy seeing you again.you are all amazing .
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Massage
Oct 27, 2025Filip D
Ieould like youssy, thet it wad perfect, very very, preffesional, i belive, thank it is very good expirience, thanks AKSHAY
Abdel was the start of the show !
Oct 27, 2025Qasim M
My experience was amazing at this hotel! We had the private pool villa and it was amazing, the room was very modern and very good Ac but the most amazing thing about it was the service that was provided from Abdel. He went above and beyond for us on this trip and I could not have asked for more from him.
Pleasant if you don't mind nearby construction
