[2025 Al Ashish Stay] Travel Guide for The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert (Updated May)

Every hotel in Ritz-Carlton is so classic and luxurious. The Ritz-Carlton, Al Wadi Desert is located in the Al Wadi Nature Reserve and is the first protected area of Ras Al Khaimah Beach. This protected area spans 100 hectares of desert and is a paradise for local flora and fauna. The reserve also protected three re-introduced native antelope breeds the sand gazelle, the Arabian gazelle and the endangered Arabian antelope. The antelope of this hotel is really super! You may meet them at any time in the hotel, just a safari!

Location: A desert sanctuary in Ras Al Khaimah, a 1-hour drive from Dubai Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert I was stunned at first sight. The hotel is hidden deep in the desert, surrounded by golden sand dunes, as if stepping into the story of "One Thousand and One Nights"! As soon as we arrived, the hotel staff picked us up in an off-road vehicle and drove us through the sand dunes. It was so exciting that we screamed! The room's window opens to the boundless desert. Lying by the pool at sunset, watching the sky turn from gold to pinkish-purple, is breathtakingly romantic! The room's decor is also super upscale, full of Arabian charm, and every corner is Instagram-worthy! The restaurants here are truly exceptional! Breakfast is a super-rich buffet with unlimited Arabian specialties! For dinner, choose the open-air desert restaurant, where you can enjoy barbecue under the starry sky, accompanied by local band performances, creating a perfect ambiance.

[Scenic][Scenic] Ras Al Khaimah! A must-stay hotel in the desert! The wild luxury atmosphere is full~[Circus][Circus] At the northernmost tip of the UAE, there is a place called Ras Al Khaimah. Here you can find the majestic highest peak in the UAE, endless deserts, and cultural sites full of history. Here you can enjoy desert off-roading, mountain rock climbing, water activities, underwater adventures, ride a horse or drive an off-road vehicle deep into the desert, and also hunt eagles and ride camels! [Whirligig][Whirligig] [Island][Island]Experience romance and relaxation, adventure and natural beauty Enjoy the perfect combination of wildness and luxury [The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah] will be a very good choice! [Hotel][Hotel][Sunrise] It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Dubai to the Ritz-Carlton Desert Resort, Dallas-Seahorse. This 5 million square meter resort has 108 luxury villas. The indoor facilities of the Ritz-Carlton are the best in the hotel, exquisite and low-key, with strong Arabic style furniture and curtains, as well as oversized beds, dressing tables, wardrobes and bathtubs... The hotel's special room type - Bedouin tents, floor-to-ceiling windows allow 360° natural scenery to be seen, and occasionally an antelope will pass by. There is also a constant temperature outdoor swimming pool, which allows people to immerse themselves in the holiday atmosphere without restraint. It's beautiful~ [Scenic] The hotel has 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges, each with its own characteristics, providing food and specialties from all over the world. ★ In addition, you can choose to experience the following in the dunes according to your preferences: Ritz-Carlton Spa Equestrian Center Arena and Riding Field Interactive Falcon and Owl Shows Camel Riding and Interaction with Desert Ponies ·Antelope and Gazelle Feeding ·Falconry, archery, fishing, desert bikes, horseback riding, stargazing and other activities ·Families traveling with children can go to the hotel's children's club. There is an outdoor playground and a special activity area for children. You can choose a babysitter to take care of the children, freeing your hands and enjoying a peaceful vacation! [CityDusk][CityNight] Half sea water and half fire, climbing over the rolling sand dunes, encountering the gorgeous and beautiful sunset, looking up, there are stars all over the sky, camels and antelopes running freely... [Tent][Tent] ——The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah gives you an unforgettable trip of a lifetime [Scenic]

📍Address: The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert, UAE 🏜️ Facilities: - Equestrian center - Adventure center - Falconry school - Spa and Wellness 💞Reasons to Recommend: A unique Oasis in the middle of the Desert. 1.5h from Dubai Villas with private pools Dining on the Dunes #uae #deserts #luxury

🌵Dubai Chapter🌵 💎Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa💎 (Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa) Address: Located in the Dubai Desert Reserve. ✅Independent suite with private heated infinity pool, sun deck and terrace garden. ✅You can have close contact with wild animals. Antelopes and gazelles shuttle freely around you, as if you have entered a fairy tale world (antelope oasis hidden in the desert). ✅All-inclusive service for a luxurious experience, from delicious dining to relaxing spa treatments, everything is just right. 💫Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa💫(Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa) Address: About 1 hour from Dubai Airport and about 45 minutes from the city. ✅Convenient transportation, not far from the airport and the city. ✅Newly renovated in 2023, the Arabian architectural style is so beautiful that it will be a blockbuster whenever you take a photo. ✅The infinity pool surrounded by palm trees is like an oasis in the desert, bringing endless coolness and comfort. ✅115 elegant rooms, some with private terraces, allowing you to enjoy privacy ✅There are rich and colorful entertainment projects, including sandbathing, hot air ballooning, falconry performances, archery, camel riding, children's parks, equestrian, etc... ✅Various dining options to satisfy your taste buds. 🌸Meliá Desert Palm Dubai🌸(Meliá Desert Palm Dubai) Address: Located on the 160-hectare Polo Estate, only 20 minutes from downtown Dubai. ✅Famous for its high-level polo competition, it is a paradise for horse lovers. ✅The 38 rooms have their own characteristics. The Palm Luxurious Rooms overlook the pool and garden, and the Villacayali has its own open-air courtyard and swimming pool. ✅The hotel's 65 hectares of lush lawns and green spaces are an excellent place to enjoy a private picnic. ✨The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert✨ Address: About 1 hour away from downtown Dubai ✅Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy tranquility and privacy. ✅Luxurious decoration and top-notch services bring an unparalleled vacation experience. ✅Enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset in the desert and feel the charm of nature. ✅Large desert villas of over 500 square meters, all with private swimming pools and wide views ✅ Rich desert activities, you can watch falcon performances and interact with owls for free. 🌵Abu Dhabi🌵 🌟Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara🌟(Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara) Address: About 5 hours from downtown Dubai; about 3 hours from Abu Dhabi ✅Desert Oasis Castle, far away from the city ✅The catering is rich and diverse, with Arabic cuisine and international cuisine for you to choose from. ✅A wealth of leisure activities, including desert safari, camel tours, starry sky camping, etc., will help you appreciate the charm of the desert. ✅"Star Wars" and "Mission: Impossible 7" movie filming locations. 💫Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa💫 (Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa) Address: About an hour’s drive from downtown Abu Dhabi. ✅A secluded resort with cluster-style low stone buildings, full of Arabian style. ✅The public area landscape is excellent, and the long pool landscape forms a strong contrast with the desert. ✅The spa center has complete facilities, such as snow cave, sauna, wet steam, salt steam, Turkish bath, etc., allowing you to relax and enjoy luxury. Come to the desert hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and start a dream desert trip! 🏖️

Traveling to the UAE is not just about Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Ras Al Khaimah, with its long coastline and numerous islands, has a long history and rich natural scenery. There are also two amazing Ritz-Carlton luxury hotels, one in the desert, the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, and one on the beach, the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach. I stayed at each for three nights, and my week-long holiday allowed me to experience the passion of the desert and the romance of the ocean. It was amazing! The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Hotel is located in the northern part of Dubai and is situated in the 500-hectare Al Wadi Desert Nature Reserve in the UAE. The magnificent and vast surrounding environment gives it a fascinating momentum and power. The luxury villas are inspired by Bedouin architecture and feature private outdoor swimming pools and breathtaking desert views. The resort has a wealth of activities to experience. The desert sunset tour on camel or horseback, private archery lessons, and stargazing nights all made me feel the passion of the desert. The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach Hotel, just a 15-minute drive from the Ritz-Carlton Desert Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, is a secluded oasis on the Arabian Gulf coast. It is also a rare beach resort in the UAE. Each of the more than 30 private luxury villas has an outdoor shower, private pool, and viewing tent, and you can go directly to the beach. The amazing sea view and sunset, fresh and delicious seafood, and romantic moments of intoxication are all unforgettable romantic moments for me!

Escape to a world where luxury meets wilderness at the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert 🏜️. Nestled in a nature reserve, this oasis offers villas with private pools where you can spot antelope from your window! 🦌 Transform your room into a family retreat or indulge in desert adventures like sand surfing and camel rides 🐪. Tickle your taste buds with exotic dining, from bold Bloody Marys to coconut coffee for breakfast 🍹☕. This isn't just a stay, it's an experience. With falconry, horseback riding, and the chance to dine under the stars, every moment is steeped in Arabian culture and luxury 🌌. And with a tropical rainforest spa, your relaxation is guaranteed 💆‍♀️. Ready for an Arabian night to remember? Find your desert paradise at Al Mazraa Wadi Khadija - Al Ashish, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE 🌴. #RasAlKhaimah #RasAlKhaimahHotel #RasAlKhaimahTravel

Located less than an hour's drive from Dubai in the northeastern part of the United Arab Emirates is a emirate called Ras Al Khaimah (also known as Haymah Corner) which boasts vast deserts, beaches, and enchanting mountainous landscapes~ The Ritz-Carlton hotel has chosen a corner of the desert to build over 100 villas, with private pools, decks, moon bars~ There are also tented rooms, a luxurious paradise hidden in the desert that is enough to captivate hearts at first sight! The tropical rainforest spa and SPA here are not to be missed for a superb experience! Ras Al Khaimah is not only uniquely located but also retains many of the original Arabian cultural features, with natural landscapes such as deserts, coasts, and islands, as well as tourist resources like desert forts and Bedouin-style architecture, attracting numerous foreign tourists~ Many world-class hotels and resorts have settled here, and The Ritz-Carlton is also located in this 500-hectare desert within the Al Wadi Nature Reserve at Haymah Corner. Unlike the many luxurious hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the hotels at Haymah Corner are always more retro and natural. They adhere to the ancient Arabian customs and styles, living with falcons, owls, camels, and gazelles, building their own homes in the vast desert~ The hotel also has a huge outdoor swimming pool and sports field, where you can ride horses, camels, and enjoy daily falconry shows, with the treasure opportunity to interact with owls~ You can even see gazelles and oryx roaming around the hotel grounds at any time! The starting point for all these activities is a coffee shop called Paddock Cafe, with an unbeatable view through its floor-to-ceiling windows! It goes without saying that the various hotels and resorts in the Middle Eastern countries are replete with all kinds of gourmet delights and luxurious experiences~ The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah has 3 restaurants and 1 bar~ Cuisines from all over the world meet in the desert, including authentic Arabian-style feasts, which are sure to satisfy any appetite, especially the outdoor romantic barbecue dinner at the villa, which has an amazing atmosphere!

Dubai's Al Wadi Desert, a Ritz-Carlton partner hotel, is about a 50-minute drive from the airport. Checking in late at night, the concierge was as enthusiastic as if he didn't need sleep, and the front desk manager, though looking tired, still introduced the hotel's various activities in detail. 🏘️Room Type/Layout: There had been comments about a strange smell in the hotel, which is actually the scent of large antelopes and gazelles that roam freely within the hotel area. The hotel's tented villas are recommended for a truly nice pool experience in the desert. Animals will come to drink from the troughs below the pool (there's a height difference, so they won't get into the pool). 🧹Soundproofing/Cleanliness: The independent tented rooms have excellent soundproofing, and the cleanliness is on par with a five-star hotel. 🎯Entertainment Facilities: The hotel offers a rich array of activities, including stargazing, camel riding, falconry, wilderness hiking, and visiting the large antelope habitat, among others. Most of these are at an additional cost, but after trying them, you'll find them worthwhile. The hotel staff and guides are eager to impart more knowledge to guests, with enthusiasm and professionalism. 🍽️Restaurant Features/Executive Lounge: Theoretically, dining options are limited to those within the hotel. The Moroccan-style restaurant and room service were both quite good. The breakfast selection isn't very extensive, mostly Arabic-style food. The hotel has its own farm, and there's a steakhouse that serves organic food. 💗Other tips: The Indian staff member who took us to see the large antelopes said his child's name is panda, not a nickname or term of endearment, but literally translated as Wang Panda or Li Panda, Liu Panda, etc. I said that's interesting, as it's not very common in China.

Recently, I visited The Ritz-Carlton Hotel at Al Wadi Desert in the northeastern part of the UAE, about an hour's drive from Dubai. This emirate, also known as Ras Al Khaimah (or Haymah Corner), boasts vast deserts, beaches, and captivating mountain landscapes~ The Ritz-Carlton has chosen a corner of the desert to build over 100 villas, complete with private pools, decks, and a Moon Bar~ There are also tented rooms, a luxurious paradise hidden in the desert that is sure to capture hearts at first sight! Ras Al Khaimah is not only uniquely located but also retains much of the original Arab cultural charm. Its natural deserts, coasts, and islands, as well as desert forts and Bedouin-style architecture, are a series of tourist resources that attract many foreign visitors~ Many world-class hotels and resorts have settled here. In the Al Wadi Desert Nature Reserve at Haymah Corner, The Ritz-Carlton is also situated in this 500-hectare desert. Unlike the many luxurious hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the hotels in Haymah Corner are always more retro and natural. Here, they adhere to the ancient Arab customs and styles, living with falcons, owls, camels, and gazelles, building their own homes in the vast desert~ The hotel also has a large outdoor swimming pool and sports field, where you can ride horses, camels, and enjoy daily falconry shows, with treasured opportunities to interact with owls~ You can even see gazelles and oryx roaming around the hotel grounds at any time! The various hotels and resorts in the Middle East naturally offer a variety of gourmet delights and luxurious experiences~ The Ritz-Carlton in Ras Al Khaimah has 3 restaurants and 1 bar that bring together a variety of cuisines, enough to satisfy any appetite. I especially recommend Farm House, which is also my favorite restaurant~ Great food and a nice atmosphere! This Ritz-Carlton has recently built eight two-bedroom villas located on the high dunes of the desert~ A more understated luxury in modern style, completely different from the hotel's original traditional villas and tented villas. If you prefer a modern and minimalist vacation style, you must come and experience it! The hotel also offers the only tropical rainforest spa experience in Ras Al Khaimah, where you can enjoy a nourishing SPA in the desert, with an excellent experience. Don't miss out on a vacation here!

Escape to the enchanting Al Wadi Desert with a stay at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, where wildlife meets opulence 🌵. Imagine waking up in a villa that feels like a private wildlife park, complete with your own pool and antelope sightings from your window! 🦌 Unwind in spacious rooms that effortlessly transform into comfy family havens with sofa beds for the little ones 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Dive into adventure with sand surfing, camel rides, and falconry, or simply savor a unique Bloody Mary that's not for the faint of heart 🍹. The serene desert setting might have you feeling like a desert nomad, albeit one with a taste for fine dining and coconut coffee for breakfast 🥥☕. Though the variety might be modest, the flavors are anything but! So, whether you're spotting exotic birds or just basking in the vastness of the desert, the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah promises a stay that's both "big and affordable" with impeccable service to boot 🏜️🌟. Al Mazraa Wadi Khadija - Al Ashish, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Emirate, United Arab Emirates #RasAlKhaimah #RasAlKhaimahHotel #RasAlKhaimahTravel

Tonight, after driving more than 100 kilometers, I checked into the Ritz-Carlton villa hotel in the Haima Corner of the desert, which is like living in a wildlife park in the desert. The Bloody Mary cocktail in picture 5 is considered the "hardest to drink" cocktail in the world. I took a sip, it's not that it's hard to drink, I'm just not used to this taste. The Ritz-Carlton in Haima Corner exceeded expectations, except for the slightly heavy sand in the desert, the other experiences were quite good!

| Al Wadi Desert, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel, fulfills all your wild luxury imaginations of a desert hotel. This desert resort hotel is really beyond imagination. First of all, the sofa in the room can be spread into a sofa bed, so our two adults and two children can stay very comfortably. The activities in the hotel are also very rich, sand surfing, camel riding, falcon watching, everything that should be there. Each room is equipped with a swimming pool, and you can see antelopes at any time~ The breakfast is also particularly delicious