UAE’s Most Anticipated Resort Unveiled: Anantara Mina Al Arab

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort has opened its doorways within the UAE, bringing eco-luxury to Ras Al Khaimah. Situated on a non-public peninsula with golden sands and pure mangroves, the 174-room resort’s setting is unrivalled in exclusivity, tranquillity and luxurious, that includes lush gardens, an infinity pool and a pure mangrove sanctuary, all with a backdrop of the majestic Hajar mountains and views of the Arabian Gulf.

A variety of lodging is on the market, together with modern and spacious visitor rooms and suites situated in the primary constructing or set inside conventional riads. Each evokes trendy sophistication infused with regionally impressed design components and boasts breathtaking views from the non-public balcony or terrace.

The resort, which was designed by Wilson Associates and Perkins Eastman, additionally introduces Maldivian-inspired luxurious to Ras Al Khaimah, showcasing the emirate’s first over water villas with ample residing house, an expansive out of doors deck that includes a non-public plunge pool, views of the Arabian Gulf and the pure mangrove lagoon and a reserved cabana on the villa-only seaside. With devoted Villa Host service, the resort ensures that villa visitor’s distinctive preferences are fulfilled at each alternative. Additionally, visitors will probably be pampered with complimentary experiences akin to massages or a non-public barbecue.

With six eating places and bars, Anantara Mina Al Arab visitors benefit from the luxurious of selection after they dine every day. The signature restaurant, Mekong, affords a culinary journey by way of Thailand, Vietnam, and China, showcasing dishes from Asia’s most storied waterway. Beach House attracts inspiration from the laidback residing of the Mediterranean, offering memorable gastronomy that includes contemporary coastal delicacies. Further choices embody Sea Breeze, the all-day eating restaurant, a gourmand deli, a pool bar and a foyer lounge and bar. For a extra intimate expertise, visitors can interact the companies of a private chef with Dining by Design, Anantara’s bespoke non-public eating idea, having fun with romantic meals served at a desk for 2 on the seaside and even aboard a non-public yacht.

As with each Anantara resort, visitors have the chance to immerse within the vacation spot and native tradition. Signature experiences embody climbing on close by Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest mountain, with a gourmand picnic alongside the way in which, kayaking within the surrounding mangroves, dwelling to flocks of flamingos and herons, in addition to luxurious cruising within the Arabian Gulf with a sundown dinner onboard ready by a private chef.  Ras Al Khaimah is named the character and journey emirate and is famend for its adrenaline-fuelled experiences, such because the world’s longest zipline and tobogganing, each on the prime of Jebel Jais. Guests can go to an Emirati pearl farm to study the secrets and techniques of the ocean’s depths, or go hot-air ballooning over the desert searching for indigenous wildlife.

In addition to exploring the emirate, the resort affords a wide range of water sports activities and boasts in depth leisure services, together with an infinity swimming pool, a health centre overlooking the mangroves, a padel courtroom, a yoga pavillion, children’ and youths’ golf equipment, together with a wide range of recreation actions for each adults and kids.

For these in search of a extra serene expertise, Anantara Spa is a sanctuary of therapeutic and leisure. The spa is ready inside manicured gardens overlooking the ocean and the mangroves, with services together with seven remedy rooms and moist areas for women and men. Guests can get pleasure from therapies with indigenous substances, such because the Ras Al Khaimah Ritual with its deeply enriching physique scrub constructed from dates, salt and honey from mangrove hives, couple’s journeys impressed by the encompassing desert and ocean, and in depth conventional therapies from Anantara’s native Thailand.

Anantara Mina Al Arab’s inexperienced credentials are unsurpassed, showcasing a dedication to preserving nature by way of actions and methods that eradicate plastic use whereas decreasing waste and power consumption.  All lodging has been sustainably constructed, with furnishings and fittings utilizing eco-friendly supplies akin to sustainable wooden and recycled materials and plastics. Great care was taken to not disturb the encompassing eco-system, together with the mangroves, dwelling to sea turtles, migratory flocks of birds, and the occasional uncommon dugong. Guests can subsequently take satisfaction in minimising their carbon footprint after they go to, in addition to instil within the subsequent era a love of nature, with an interactive discovery centre on web site.

As the proper assembly level between east and west, and Dubai International Airport being one of the crucial linked on the earth and fewer than an hour away, Ras Al Khaimah is right for vacation spot weddings. Couples can get pleasure from unique use of one of many resort’s seashores or the attractive gardens, with capability for as much as 450 visitors. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is simply half-hour’ drive from the resort.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels, mum or dad firm of Anantara, and Group CEO of Minor International, commented, “We are proud to launch our luxury Anantara brand in Ras Al Khaimah, which is the brand’s ninth property in the United Arab Emirates. We are confident that the new resort will be well received by the market and will help with the continued growth and positioning of the emirate as a luxury tourist destination.”

Sameh Muhtadi, CEO of RAK Properties, additionally commented, “The opening of the Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort will greatly contribute to realising RAK Properties’ vision for Mina Al Arab, transforming it into the leading lifestyle destination within the emirate. This launch marks the second hospitality opening in our development, and we’re happy to be offering visitors a unique, new luxury beachfront experience that also respects the natural and stunning beauty of its environment.” 

“We are excited to welcome guests to the much-anticipated Anantara Mina Al Arab, bringing the brand‘s world-renowned luxury to the exciting destination of Ras Al Khaimah”, says Ramsey Saarany, General Manager of the property. “Situated in the exclusive Mina Al Arab development, the resort boasts a unique setting and guests can immerse themselves in indigenous experiences, enjoy bespoke service, and savour distinctive culinary creations. We look forward to welcoming our guests for an unforgettable stay.”