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Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates
93.3EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$from ~$80 / night
- families
- couples
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #473
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
6,392 guest reviews analysed
Al Mazraa, Wadi Khadija., Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Part of theThe Ritz-CarltonCollection
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Reader distinction- Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.3 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 6,392 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- families
- couples
- wellness
- privacy
About The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert features 109 private villas, each with its own terrace and pool, set within the natural desert landscape of Ras Al Khaimah. Guests have access to fine dining at Zuma, a Japanese restaurant, as well as a spa offering The Rainforest hydrothermal experience. The resort provides complimentary access to its sister property's beach, a kids club designed for young explorers, and activities such as horseback riding.
The property is recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, and a La Liste score of 94/100. Amenities include a fitness centre, outdoor pool, 24-hour room service, valet parking, and concierge services.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert for its EMPTYJET status, Forbes Four-Star rating, and inclusion on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. Its 109 private pool villas, access to Zuma restaurant, and extensive spa and wellness offerings distinguish it in Ras Al Khaimah.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 109 rooms · 109 villas
- Brand
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Children
- Ritz Kids designed to inspire young explorers
- Type
- Desert, Wellness, Family, Romantic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — Complimentary guest access to its sister resort’s beach
- Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool
- Horse riding — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Horseback Riding
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant On-Site
- 24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Room Service
Family
- Kids club — evidence: Ritz Kids designed to inspire young explorers
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — 109 private villas with terraces and pools amongst the natural desert landscape
Services
- Concierge — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Concierge
- Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Dry Cleaning
Wellness
- Spa — The extensive Spa and Wellness offerings that include The Rainforest
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- World Travel AwardsWinner · Middle East's Leading Luxury Desert Resort2025
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
25.5847, 55.8347Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand12 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider6 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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