Only 45 minutes north of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah is where glamorous beach life meets adventures of the ocean, mountains and desert. Anantara boasts one of the destination’s most enviable settings, a private peninsula of golden sands that overlooks mangroves and the Arabian Sea.
Stay in style in one of 174 rooms, suites and the emirate’s first overwater villas, each an eco-sanctuary built in harmony with nature. Indulge in distinctive culinary delights from Asia to the Mediterranean, and enjoy crafted cocktails and shisha at sunset.
Anantara Spa offers traditional Thai healing rituals, as well as the brand’s award-winning signature treatments. Leisure for all ages includes kids’ and teens’ clubs, pools, gym, padel court and an extensive programme of recreation activities. Enjoy the thrill of water sports, or more tranquil kayaking of the surrounding mangroves, home to protected wildlife such as turtles, flamingos and dugongs.
Things to do at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Be as relaxed or as active as you like at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah. If you're seeking some tranquillity, unwind at the spa with a hammam or enjoy a soul-soothing yoga session at the health club. There is also an on-site gym, aerobics studio and tennis courts if you wish to take things up a notch. Stargazing is one of the activities available at the discovery and eco-learning centre.
On the doorstep are cafes, boutiques, and the marina of the luxury waterfront development the resort belongs to. Also nearby are sandy beaches, shopping malls, and heritage sites. The only remaining historical pearling village in the Gulf, the Al Jazeera Al Hamra, is just a 10-minute drive away.
More history is on offer in the emirate’s capital, Ras Al Khaimah. One of the city’s highlights is the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah, housed inside a former fort. Others include RAK Mall and Manar Mall.
Beach, desert, and mountain adventures are all possible in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Explore mystical sand dunes, drive to the top of Jebel Jais mountain, and go on sunset yacht trips. Jebel Jais is also home to the world’s longest zipline and plenty of exciting hiking and cycling terrain.