Design New or redone
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
$$$$ Medalled
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Opened 2024+
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
Editorial mentions
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront family playground”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
Design Resort
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
Resort
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront family playground”
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
Design
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
The whole area
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
“Tented desert lodge”
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
“Mangrove lagoon hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
“Tented coastal showpiece”
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
“Gold-domed gulf fantasy”
Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort
“French-Arabian coastal playground”
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
“Secluded island retreat”
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah
“Fashion-led island resort”
Rove Al Marjan Island
“Beachfront lifestyle commons”
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Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah ResortDhoni-boat-inspired thatched rooflines, mashrabiya latticework, vaulted ceilings, and extensive sun decks over the tidal lagoon.LuxeResortDesign$$$$I
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG HotelContemporary sea-facing rooms, suites, and private pool villas styled in sandy beige and ocean-blue tones.DesignLuxeResort$$$M
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan IslandBeachfront family playgroundResortDesignSocial$$R
Rove Al Marjan IslandIndustrial-chic spaces blending polished concrete, colorful maritime art, and communal light-filled co-working lounges.DesignResortSocial$$S
SO/ Ras Al KhaimahInteriors by Kristina Zanic Consultants combine warm walnut joinery with bronze accents.DesignResortSocial$$$ Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach ResortInteriors by Kristina Zanic pair French classicism with Arabian craft, featuring intricate mosaic tilework, velvet, and gold accents.ResortDesignLuxe$$$T
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra BeachTented Bedouin-style villas with canopied ceilings, ornate mirrors, and breezy white-and-blue drapes framing Gulf views.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertTented desert lodgeLuxeResortWellness$$$$W
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al KhaimahArabesque palatial architecture featuring gold domes, arched cutouts, and a six-meter lobby clock with prayer rings.ResortDesignLuxe$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
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.
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.
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.