Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Mina Al Arab
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Mangrove lagoon hideaway
Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
AnantaraMangrove lagoon hideaway
Boardwalks stretch across tidal lagoons where sea turtles surface, while kayaks drift past protected mangroves beneath distant mountain peaks.
“The luxury resort’s beautiful Maldivian-style overwater villas provide uninterrupted views of the natural mangrove lagoon from deck plunge pools.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Dedicated villa host service, bespoke private chef dinners, Bvlgari bath amenities, and private overwater plunge pools.
Remarkable
Private mangrove kayaking, four separate swimming pools, floodlit padel courts, and kids and teens clubs.
Notable
Dhoni-boat-inspired thatched rooflines, mashrabiya latticework, vaulted ceilings, and extensive sun decks over the tidal lagoon.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
its stilted structures look across a tidal lagoon at a wetland nature reserve, rich with coastal wildlife.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on the Mina Al Arab peninsula, the property looks across calm mangrove channels toward the jagged silhouettes of the Hajar Mountains.
The rooms
Overwater villas pair indoor-outdoor rain showers and deep soaking tubs with private deck plunge pools gazing out across the mangrove lagoon.
The lagoon pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curving pool waters wrap around Jalabar's shaded pavilion, flanked by pink parasols beside the mangrove edge.
The spa
Seven garden treatment suites host traditional Thai bodywork and Yam Khang fire therapy using heated herbal oils.
The gym
Technogym cardio equipment and weight benches look straight through floor-to-ceiling glass out across the calm lagoon.
Restaurant
Mekong
Tables sit inside woven nest-style pods and along overwater boardwalks serving dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, and China.
At the table
Beach House serves Mediterranean seafood along the shore, and Sea Breeze opens its terrace to the wetlands.
How it began
Debuting in 2024, the resort was built to wrap around the natural wetlands, safeguarding feeding grounds for migratory flamingos and dugongs.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.