- A palatial five star hotel in Ras Al Khaimah
- Suitable for couples, families and solo travellers
- Superb 18 hole championship golf course
- Luxurious undersea themed spa
- 10 onsite restaurants, lounges and bars
The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is a spectacular hotel modelled on traditional Arabian palaces. It’s set on a private beach, with views out over the Persian Gulf. All the rooms are wonderfully luxurious, each fitted with a bath and overlooking either the sea or the hotel’s own golf course. A beautifully appointed spa offers the latest in treatments. For those who like to stay active, the gym and tennis courts are top of the line.
Dine at a range of international restaurants, including Japanese inspired UMI or New York style steakhouse Lexington Grill. While the resort feels blissfully remote, you’re within easy access of Dubai International Airport and the city’s famous bars and shopping districts.
A range of hotel child prices apply to ages 0–5 and 6–11 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
17Squared
This spectacular bar and nightclub is located on the 17th floor and offers fabulous views across Ras Al Khaimah. The menu includes champagne and freshly crafted cocktails, while a dance floor beckons.
Open: 18:00 - 01:00 Monday - Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and 18:00 - 03:00 Thursday and Friday.
Lexington Grill
An authentic New York style steakhouse offering fresh seafood, burgers and rare cuts of beef, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the UAE.
Open: 19:00 - 00:00.
The dress code is smart casual.
Al Fayrouz
Al Fayrouz is an al fresco bar and restaurant overlooking the hotel’s beautiful infinity pool. It offers a menu of laid back Mediterranean favourites, including salads and grilled fish. There’s also a well stocked bar.
Open: 08:30 - 19:30.
Marjan
This fine restaurant serves traditional Arabic specialities with a view of the Persian Gulf.
Open: 12:30 - 15:00 and 19:00 - 12:00.
Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley is a grand lounge serving food and drinks throughout the day. The afternoon tea is a real highlight.
Open: 08:00 - 00:00.
The dress code is smart casual.
Qasr Al Bahar
Choose from a broad range of international cuisines in this stylish, laid back restaurant - along with a well-stocked buffet. The large windows showcase the hotel’s grounds.
Open: 06:30 - 11:00 Sunday to Thursday and 06:30 - 00:00 Friday and Saturday.
The dress code is smart casual.
Umi
This sophisticated Japanese restaurant is set in restful gardens and boasts fresh sushi and succulent teppanyaki grills.
Open: 19:00 - 00:00, Closed Tuesday.
The dress code is smart casual.
Azure
A charming poolside restaurant serving light dishes alongside international favourites. The vibrant cocktail and drinks menu make Azure the perfect place to while away a lazy afternoon.
Open: 08:30 - 19:00.
Camelia
Camelia's dazzling selection of teas make it the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful afternoon. Settle into one of the exceptionally comfortable seats inside or take to the large terrace to enjoy the warm breeze.
Open: 09:00 - 01:00.
Cigar Bar
Fancy a nightcap? Round off your evening at this regal bar stocked with fine whiskies, cognacs and a carefully curated selection of cigars.
Open: 17:00 - 01:00.
Beach & Pools
Swimming Pools
The hotel boasts two large temperature controlled pools surrounded by a surfeit of loungers and shady nooks.
Beach
The 350 metre private beach is set with shady palms and sand that fades in to azure waters. Book in for a range of water sports, including jet skiing and diving.
Spa & Wellness
Waldorf Astoria Spa
This gorgeous spa has a luxurious undersea theme. The calming atmosphere makes for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. A huge number of treatments are available across 12 rooms, including floatation beds, steam rooms and a herbal sauna.
Open: 10:00 - 22:00.
Gym
The hotel offers guests the use of a state of the art fitness room, equipped with cardio and weight machines.
Activities & Entertainment
Golf
The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah’s 18 hole championship golf course is one of the best in the UAE. Set in manicured grounds, it’s a challenging run with plenty of intriguing features. Floodlights mean your game can go on long into the evening.
About the location
Exclusive Ras Al Khaimah is located 100km north of Dubai City. Situated between the sea and the awe inspiring desert, it’s a haven for anyone looking to get away from it all. For those with a sense of adventure, Jebel Jai (the UAE’s highest mountain) is the ultimate hiking location. The hotel’s private beach also offers an exhaustive range of water sports.
The hotel is a fantastic place to relax. There’s a wide range of bars and restaurants on offer, as well as two enormous swimming pools - perfect for swimming a few lengths before lying back with a good book.
Transfer time
The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is an hour’s drive from Dubai International Airport.
Classic Room King
Max 2 adults
These Classic Rooms feature a king size bed and a seating area and are decorated using colours in keeping with the hotel's location. The spacious rooms feature a wide range of facilities including a bath and separate shower.
Classic Room Queen
Max 3 adults, 1 child
These Classic Rooms feature two queen size beds and a seating area and are decorated using colours in keeping with the hotel's location. The spacious rooms feature a wide range of facilities including a bath and separate shower.
Deluxe Room Golf View King With Balcony
Max 2 adults
These Deluxe Rooms are more spacious than the Classic Rooms and feature a king size bed and a seating area. They have views over the golf course from the large balcony.
Deluxe Room Sea View Queen With Balcony
Max 3 adults, 1 child
These Deluxe Rooms are more spacious than the Classic Rooms and feature two queen size beds and a seating area. They have views over the golf course from the large balcony.
Deluxe Room Sea View King With Balcony
Max 2 adults
These Deluxe Rooms have views over the Arabian sea from their large balcony. The room features a king size bed and a separate sitting area.
Deluxe Room Sea View Queen With Balcony
Max 3 adults, 1 child
These Deluxe Rooms have views over the Arabian sea from their large balcony. The room features two queen size beds and a separate sitting area.
Junior Suite Sea View
Max 2 adults
Junior Suites feature a king size bed, living room and dressing room and have views over the Arabian sea.
Junior Suite Sea View With Balcony
Max 2 adults, 1 child
These Junior Suites feature a balcony, living room and dressing room. They have views over the Arabian sea.
Based on 4876 traveller reviews
92% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
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Average
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Reviews
“ Superb Service
schumpeterian, London, United Kingdom
Jan 24 2020
Having experienced many 5 star hotels, this is one that truly deserves the rating. Very spacious & comfortable rooms, excellent beachfront location & superb service.
Very reasonably priced rooms at...
Having experienced many 5 star hotels, this is one that truly deserves the rating. Very spacious & comfortable rooms, excellent beachfront location & superb service.
Very reasonably priced rooms at present, perhaps because low occupancy due to political situation. Meals & drinks expensive but no more than one would expect to pay in a hotel of this quality.
Really good service by staff in all restaurants & bars.
Will be back.
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“ Very pretty hotel
Dubaiblondie, Toronto, Canada
Jan 18 2020
Been here a few times in the past 5+ years, and will probably go back.
Very luxurious designs and atmosphere in the hotel, has a lovely resort vibe, it's definitely one of our favourites.
We did...
Been here a few times in the past 5+ years, and will probably go back.
Very luxurious designs and atmosphere in the hotel, has a lovely resort vibe, it's definitely one of our favourites.
We did however notice that the hotel is ageing and may need a facelift quite soon, you can see the furniture in the room has some signs of use, the comforter we initially got was very lumpy (although it was promptly changed).
We will be back though after some renovations are done.
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“ Marjan restaurant
kingnorah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jan 17 2020
The cuisine is Mediterranean. Upon arrival to the restaurant we were greeted by the most welcoming and happiest host named Akil. He sat us down at a very chill table the atmosphere made me feel like...
The cuisine is Mediterranean. Upon arrival to the restaurant we were greeted by the most welcoming and happiest host named Akil. He sat us down at a very chill table the atmosphere made me feel like im the only one that matters! It is nice to feel important and people care especially if following all of this treatment im gonna eat!! So, just a heads up, the menu is weird! Like good weird!! A mushroom in falafel? Yes its there hummus with (chili, mint, blackberries???)?!! Like what?? Reading this in menu made me hungrier and excited to order and to see whats there for dessert!! I ate the yummiest Arayes ever so arayes is basically stuffed arabic bread or if you wanna call it pita bread with minced beef and some tomatoes but the twist in Marjan is mozzarella cheese.. yes imagine the cheese pull!!! The hummus with blackberry was my favorite, you taste the regular hummus then you get this sweetness of blackberries!! My goodness I couldn???t stop myself!! Then Chef Mounier graced us with his presence, and wished me a happy birthday and i got a compliment dessert which is Qatayef it sort of like an empanada shape with a different dough and some fillings. We had the mango and walnut filling its sooo good and it comes with camel milk ice cream mixed with baklava.. dont ask just try it!! Ill dieee everything is sooo good
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“ Lovely Family Stay
AlexH824, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jan 17 2020
I'll start by saying that the service was absolutely exceptional at the hotel and far beyond the expected standards of a 5* hotel. The major problem we had was initially with the booking. We booked...
I'll start by saying that the service was absolutely exceptional at the hotel and far beyond the expected standards of a 5* hotel. The major problem we had was initially with the booking. We booked in August for the December stay, received a phone call early November asking if we were willing to move to the palm Dubai for our booking. That wasn't what we wanted and we politely declined. Later on in November, 3 weeks before the stay we were informed that we were unable to stay and that 'all restaurants, the beach, pool and facilities would be unavailable during the stay' and that 'we're saying that you cannot stay with us'. Needless to say I was slightly annoyed and asked her to call me back in an hour. We were offered a board and double room upgrade on other dates for our inconvenience, but I had to suggest other dates, that fortunately we were available for. Not brilliant customer service and a very good compromise but could have been delivered in far better way and was not the start I wanted to a family holiday that we'd been looking forward to for months. It turned out that a couple had booked the entire hotel for a pre-wedding get together and they were obviously a better option than the other guests who had booked. Who knows how many people they had to move in order to accommodate the whole hotel being booked out. The food quality is superb, and room quality is excellent. Inconsistent house keeping, I.e. came some days but not others, and only came once for turn down, but didn't detract from the overall experience. Would come back again for definite but would keep 3 days either side of the booking just in case.
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“ Nice and friendly resort but not 5 stars
carloshbenvenuti, Marbella, Spain
Jan 15 2020
We had the chance to stay a night at the Waldorf Astoria while doing some touring in Ras al Khaimah.
We got a nice upgrade upon check-in to a junior suite with ocean view, overlooking their amazing...
We had the chance to stay a night at the Waldorf Astoria while doing some touring in Ras al Khaimah.
We got a nice upgrade upon check-in to a junior suite with ocean view, overlooking their amazing beach.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and in particular Mr. Khalaf who served us during the breakfast.
Lots of facilities such as sauna, Turkish bath, great gym and heated outside pools. Great variety of restaurants and play areas for children.
This is defiantly a resort per say and as a family resort I would give them 5 stars as the resort caters more to longer stays with focus on families.
For a couples retreat I would most likely try one of the other hotels in the area to have some more privacy.
If your a family going for a week or more then I think you would appreciate this hotel with all its facilities and being situated right on the beach.
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