AL WADI DESERT & RAS AL KHAIMAH’S ARABIAN COAST

A Tale of Two Landscapes, Where Desert Solitude Meets Coastal Splendour

Ras Al Khaimah is fast becoming one of the Gulf’s most compelling luxury destinations, and this twin centre escape captures two entirely different sides of the emirate. Begin in the hush of the Al Wadi Nature Reserve at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, where 109 private pool villas sit scattered across 1,235 acres of protected desert, days shaped by falconry, horse riding and starlit dinners among the dunes. After three nights, trade the seclusion of the desert for the polish of the coastline at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, set directly on the shoreline with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf and the Hajar Mountains, bringing together elegant rooms and suites, seven distinct restaurants and lounges, an award-winning spa, and the timeless service the Waldorf name is known for. Two landscapes, one unforgettable Ras Al Khaimah escape.

Itinerary Overview

Ras Al Khaimah – 3 Nights at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

Arrive into the quiet of the Al Wadi Nature Reserve and check in to your own private pool villa, set amongst the desert landscape within this 1,235 acre gated reserve. With Bedouin-inspired architecture, elegantly appointed interiors and the legendary Ritz-Carlton service, this is a true retreat from the everyday.

Highlights at Al Wadi Desert:

• Settle into your own villa with a private pool and sun deck overlooking the reserve.
• Enjoy the resort’s Equestrian Centre and Falconry School, signature experiences of desert life.
• Unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, where The Rainforest blends European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing rituals.
• Dine at Zuma for Japanese izakaya-style cuisine, or Kaheela for international and regional flavours.
• Optional: Venture beyond the resort with the Experience Concierge, from ziplining at Jebel Jais to Arabian pearl heritage at the Pearl Farm.

Ras Al Khaimah Coast – 5 Nights at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

After the stillness of the desert, transfer to the coast and check in to Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, set directly on the Arabian shoreline. With 203 rooms and suites featuring arabesque marble bathrooms and Aesop amenities, seven restaurants and lounges, and views stretching across the Gulf to the Hajar Mountains, this is coastal luxury at its most refined.

Highlights at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah:

• Relax across two swimming pools, or unwind at the adults-only Sunset Beach Lounge overlooking the Gulf.
• Dine at Lexington Grill & Bar, a New York steakhouse-style signature restaurant, or Azure, a coastal Mediterranean spot by the main pool.
• Enjoy afternoon tea at Camelia Lounge, with panoramic Gulf views and a resident grand piano.
• Indulge at the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa, featuring a VIP couples’ suite, floatation bed and signature herbal sauna.
• Tee off at the neighbouring Al Hamra Golf Club, or play a set on the resort’s floodlit tennis court.
• Optional: Discover local cultural heritage and pearling traditions, or head out on a desert safari.