Disclosure / Anantara
Minor Hotels announced it will open later this year Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al KhaimahThe brand’s ninth hotel in the UAE. Anantara Mina Al Arab Hotel is located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf on Mina Al Arab Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
The newly built resort features 174 rooms, suites and villas. The hotel brand ensures that all accommodation is sustainably built, with furniture and accessories made from environmentally friendly materials, such as sustainable wood and recycled plastic fabrics. The resort will also feature sustainable initiatives, including greywater recycling, thermodynamics and solar panels for water heating, as well as a water bottling plant.
All accommodation options will offer a balcony or terrace overlooking the lake, sea or surrounding landscape, and the peninsula and overwater villas also have private pools.
Guests will enjoy the Anantara Spa, which features seven treatment rooms for men, women and couples, as well as a wet area and relaxation spaces. A menu of spa journeys inspired by Arab and Turkish cultures will be available, including hammam rituals.
An equipped fitness center overlooking the lake will provide indoor exercise equipment, as well as a regular program of activities around the resort for sports enthusiasts, including tennis courts.
The outdoor pool has its own sunken bar and is located just steps from the resort’s beach, where non-motorized water sports such as stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking are available.
A selection of dining options include Southeast Asian flavors on the Mekong River, grilled fish and seafood at the Beach House, and international specialties from breakfast to dinner at the full-service restaurant. In addition, the pool bar and snack bar serve snacks throughout the day, while the lobby lounge also serves champagne, fine wines and delicious snacks in the evening.
Minor Hotels also highlights the resort’s location and proximity to Dubai, which will make it the ideal place to hold a variety of meetings and events. Exclusive weddings and intimate celebrations can be held in the resort’s spaces and gardens, while the ambiance will make it ideal for small meetings and team building activities.
Amir Gulbarg, Senior Vice President, Middle East and Africa, Minor Hotels, commented: “We look forward to welcoming guests to the sustainable luxury retreat at the highly anticipated Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort. The stunning natural setting among the mangroves, combined with the warm service that Anantara is known for, will provide guests with An unforgettable getaway in this wonderful emirate.
