The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

James Wessels

We have stayed here on numerous occasions and so a little late at doing a review (rather late than never). Always an incredible stay. From the moment you arrive till the moment you leave, our stays have always been an incredible experience. Exceptionally friendly staff (which ever division they work for) who are always willing to support and go that extra mile to ensure your stay is a memorable and simply easy one! Breakfast buffets are exquisite and there are numerous options for lunch and dinner. Enjoy long walks through the little resort, falcon shows, see the owls and a visit to the horses. Rooms are incredible and of course, the best for last, your own private overflow pool overlooking the animals grazing an arms reach away. A fantastic stay indeed and we can’t wait to go back (soon). Treat the family to an exquisite few days away - trust me :)

Ashley .Huffmon

My experience for my birthday was more than I could have hoped for. From check in to check out the staff and service were impeccable. I booked the tented villa for two nights. The service was so well managed, and every staff member’s attention to detail made it one of the best hotel stays I’ve had in ages!!! Special shout out to the follow members of staff whose hospitality was commendable and I would most definitely return!!! Booked on a week day to avoid any crowds and was pleased with my choice. Zeinab, thank you for the special birthday buffet and celebration. You made me feel extra special. Blue and your greetings and kindness at dinner and breakfast was commendable. Saber your service and smile was always something we looked forward to and Mr. Kumar head of in room service you and your team were absolutely flawless and helpful anytime we needed. We will return and thank you all for the wonderful and relaxing stay!

rahul bhatia

This was one of the most nicest & enjoyable stays I’ve ever had. From the valet to the staffs to the rooms to the food, everything was 10/10. Every villa has its own private pools which is absolutely amazing! The villa was really cozy and spacious. Each and every staff member from the time we were greeted by the valet, reception & buggy rides were absolutely incredible! - Mr. Sajith & Mr Venkat (hope I’ve got the names right) were really sweet buggy drivers and drove us around the huge resort. Ms.Stella at the spa was also really sweet. Mr.Javed at the horse stables was also really friendly. Huge shoutout to them. To conclude the stay was absolutely convenient & hassle free and it’s a must visit for sure! Will be coming back here soon with my family again!

melicia tjoa

If I could, I would rate it a 6 on a scale of 1-5. This desert experience and hotel is one of a kind. The staff at this hotel are all first rate. I could not have asked for more luxury and attention to detail. We were always greeted with a friendly kindness and enthusiasm from every single person at the resort. Unfortunately, I cannot recall all the names, but in particular, Pablo who drove us for our many buggy rides, was so polite and kind; Thu at breakfast, went the extra mile thinking of foods that would tempt our palates, after observing what we would select to eat each day; Mike at the adventure center was genuinely so engaged and enthusiastic to explain the birds of prey. My son has a nut allergy, and despite there being visible labels of all of the food with allergens listed, he consumed an item that had nuts. It was 100% our own fault for not noticing, yet every person at both the farmhouse restaurant and at kaheela, made note of his allergies and came to check on him. Yuliya (sp?) was keen to check and double check all the food he consumed, and Amr was extremely gracious as well. The property itself is a bit of paradise in the middle of nowhere, the villas expertly designed, large and spacious, and inviting. The personal pool with the villa is large, and this, we never made it over to the resort pool. There hotel is set on a private animal sanctuary, so there are camels, gazelles, and oryx freely roaming the property. I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for luxury and a respite tucked away in the quiet of the desert.

Healthy Life

Amazing stay at the Al Wadi Desert Villa. The private pool and desert view were next level. Highly recommend waking up early and taking the hotel buggy to the highest point — the sunrise over the desert is unreal. Food was great at both dinner and breakfast. And the best part? At night, we actually saw camels wandering around the hotel grounds. Super cool and something you don’t get to see every day. Fantastic resort, great hospitality, and a truly unforgettable desert experience. Highly recommended.