Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesAl Aqah
Naäma Beach Villas & Spa
Whitewashed pool-villa enclave
Al Aqah Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
Whitewashed pool-villa enclave
Stand-alone villas form a quiet coastal settlement, built for private living between the rocky Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman.
What it’s good at
Notable
Round-the-clock butler service and private saunas across forty-four spacious pool villas.
Notable
Moroccan marble hammam, gender-segregated thermal suites, and a dedicated indoor spa pool.
Notable
Beachfront infinity pool and private shoreline facing snorkeling reefs around Snoopy Island.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The all-villa Naäma Beach Villas & Spa resort occupies a private stretch of that shoreline, mountains at its back and open water at its feet.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The sandy shoreline looks directly onto Snoopy Island and its reefs. Behind the resort, hiking trails wind into the Hajar Mountains.
The rooms
Each villa has a private swimming pool and sun terrace, and the marble bathroom includes its own sauna.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Shaded cabanas and cushioned daybeds line the beachfront infinity pool, which looks out over the Gulf of Oman.
The spa
The spa includes a grey marble hammam with turquoise arches, and its VIP suite has a private plunge pool.
Aseelah Restaurant
The dining room and its poolside terrace serve charcoal-grilled meats, locally caught seafood, and traditional mezze.
At the table
Amara Bar serves sunset tapas and cocktails near the water, and cabanas along the beach host dinners at dusk.
How it began
Interior designer Dora El Chiaty created the modern Arabian spaces for the family hospitality group behind Vakkaru Maldives.
Fujairah
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
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.