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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Jan 15, 2026 Katie J

We stayed at Intercontinental RAK before Christmas. This is a beautiful resort, very much like Scandinavian style with wood and light colours and minimalist style. The Infinity Club room with a stunning sea view was beatiful. Club rooms and the club lounge are in a separate building. The club lounge is one of the best club lounges I've been to.… Read more
We stayed at Intercontinental RAK before Christmas. This is a beautiful resort, very much like Scandinavian style with wood and light colours and minimalist style. The Infinity Club room with a stunning sea view was beatiful. Club rooms and the club lounge are in a separate building. The club lounge is one of the best club lounges I've been to. The lounge is spacious, never too crowded. They allow kids to stay there but it is not noisy. We had breakfast in the lounge every morning. You can order your breakfast from the kitchen. We enjoyd quietness during breakfast time and did not want to go to the busy buffet restaurant. They also serve high tea in the afternoon and drinks & canapés in the evening. There is also a separate pool for Club room guests but we did not use it as it is for adults only. We stayed on half-board that I recommend because there is nothing close to the hotel. We loved the Turkish restaunt, food was delicious, the restaurant was beautiful and had very good athmosphere. We noticed that some local families ate there too. We had dinner buffet only once. It was crowded, mainly Russian customers and the buffet tailormade for them. We had an issue at NoHo Bar & Grill. The half-board menu at NoHo is very limited, mainly burger and pasta. They offer however a certain amount of dining credit for half-board guests that you can use if you want to order from the regular menu. I noticed from the Noho restaurant web pages that they had an offer of steak and a bottle of wine. The waitress told us however that we are not allowed to use the dining credit for the offer! What? Why is that? She replied that because this is already a discounted rate. That is ridiculous. What difference does it make if you pay with credit card, cash or dining credit. Finally the waitress said that Ok, this time you can use the dining credit for the offer. This episode ruined however the whole experience even if the food was really good. Hopefully hotel management will do somenthing about this and train their staff. Hotel pools, grounds and the beach are amazing. This is a good place to spend a staycation out of the city. Kids Club is mainly for young children under 7 years. It is lovely that the Club Lounge has some family games , UNO cards etc. I recommend to book a Club room. Read less
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Jan 14, 2026 AniDhamo

Great stay overall! The hotel was very nice and well located.The villa with private pool was absolutely amazing- clean and extremely comfortable.The service was excellent throughout our stay and the staff were professional, polite and friendly. A special thanks to Abdul, who took care of us the entire time and made sure everything we needed was… Read more
Great stay overall! The hotel was very nice and well located.The villa with private pool was absolutely amazing- clean and extremely comfortable.The service was excellent throughout our stay and the staff were professional, polite and friendly. A special thanks to Abdul, who took care of us the entire time and made sure everything we needed was handled perfectly. His friendliness and attention really made our stay memorable. Would definitely stay here again. Read less
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Jan 13, 2026 KumarSJ Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An amazing location, highlighted by convenient access to the beach. We stayed in a Seaview villa, the spacious room and balcony overlooking the sea made for a relaxing experience. The hotel breakfast offered a good variety of fresh and tasty options, making for a pleasant start to the day. It was enjoyable, with quick service, and a comfortable… Read more
An amazing location, highlighted by convenient access to the beach. We stayed in a Seaview villa, the spacious room and balcony overlooking the sea made for a relaxing experience. The hotel breakfast offered a good variety of fresh and tasty options, making for a pleasant start to the day. It was enjoyable, with quick service, and a comfortable dining atmosphere. The spread was decent and filling, though the variety could be improved. Overall good value for money. Read less
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Jan 10, 2026 CORNO G

Amazing place for a few day. Staff is very friendly and always ready to make your stay as enjoyable as possibile. Special mention to the IHG lounge
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Jan 9, 2026 Savannah M

This hotel is truly exceptional in every way. My children and I spent 9 nights here from late December until the new year and we honestly had the most amazing time. From the New Years Eve gala which was a glamour and fun night to remember, to the food, ambiance and great customer service; everything was superb. Two examples of the exceptional… Read more
This hotel is truly exceptional in every way. My children and I spent 9 nights here from late December until the new year and we honestly had the most amazing time. From the New Years Eve gala which was a glamour and fun night to remember, to the food, ambiance and great customer service; everything was superb. Two examples of the exceptional service we received: 1) I booked a One Bedroom Garden Terrace Suite and requested to get the larger of these suites, which features a separate room with bunk beds. Manager Svetlana went above and beyond to secure 1 out of the 2 of these suites for 7 nights of our stay. 2) When my son had a severe nut allergy reaction, the onsite managers were quick to respond by calling the ambulance and were there to greet us at the front of the hotel when my son returned from hospital several hours later. The next day we received a call from guest services asking if there was anything the hotel could do to make our stay more comfortable. It is examples like this that make this a truly 5 star hotel, and I will definitely be returning. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff who made our holiday amazing. Read less