Imagine finding a coastal idyll on your doorstep, a destination that gives all the best beach resort vibes with luxury trappings on tap, and privacy the order of each and every day.
You’ll find all this at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach, a bucolic beachside oasis fringing the Arabian Gulf coastline, where tradition meets contemporary indulgence. Intrigued?
Set against the backdrop of its own beach, the resort is framed by nature, allowing its 32 private villas to feel connected to the outdoors, yet secluded all at once. Each sanctuary is home to a private swimming pool and deck, with direct access down to the beach and sea, gifting you an escape where you can do just that... Really escape.
You can bed down in an Al Bahar Tented Beach & Pool Villa, which stretches out over 181 square metres, with its own lounge area, private pool, pool cabana, beach access and interiors inspired by traditional Bedouin architecture. The Al Naseem Tented Beach & Pool Villas are equally luxurious, with a private pool and separate pool cabana, and an elevated setting that offers utmost privacy for those who want to hide away. To max out on size and space, the Al Shamal Ocean View Villas open up across 194 square metres, with a private pool, and a sundeck with stellar ocean views, with the added indulgence of having breakfast served in the villa, and daily sunset drinks and canapés.
Relaxing into beach life comes easy here, with activities you can dip into as much or as little as you want. You can snorkel to explore the surrounding coral reef, venture into Ras Al Khaimah’s untamed desert or visit a local village to learn about Arabia’s cultural heritage. Sports lovers can pick up a club at Al Hamra Golf Club, grab a rod to go fishing or jump onto a paddle board or kayak for some seafaring adventures.
To replenish your energy, the private waterside pavilions at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Al Hamra Beach offer soothing treatments that harness the power of flowers, native spices and natural ingredients.
When it comes to sating your appetite, you can tuck into seafood under the sun or stars at Shore House, or on the sand at The Beach Deck with its live cooking stations; be your own chef with an in-villa barbecue; or embark on a romantic ‘Lion of the Sea’ cruise aboard The Ritz-Carlton boat for a private picnic on the cerulean sea.