(10/08/23) Minor Hotels has confirmed that it will open the Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort
in Q4 2023, the brand’s ninth property in the UAE.
Set along the Persian Gulf coastline on Mina Al
Arab Island in Ras Al Khaimah with a backdrop of the Hajar mountains, Anantara Mina Al Arab is situated amid 1.5
kilometres of mangroves and lagoons in a natural reserve.
The
resort will be a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport
and just 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural
surroundings, the new-build resort features 174 guest rooms,
suites and villas, including the first over water villas in the
Emirate.
All the accommodation has been built in a sustainable
fashion, with furniture and fittings using eco friendly materials
such as sustainable wood and recycled fabrics and plastics.
The
resort will also feature a range of sustainable initiatives
including greywater waste recycling, thermodynamics and solar
panels for water heating and a water bottling plant.
All accommodation options will offer a balcony or
terrace with sweeping views of the lagoon, sea or surrounding
landscapes, with the peninsula and over water villas also boasting
a private pool.
Peninsula Sea View Pool Villa Bedroom at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort
The over water villas also feature an expansive
terrace for al fresco dining and relaxing, as well as access to a secluded private beach, each with its own
private beach cabana with a la carte service.
The large
two-bedroom villas allow plentiful space for families to holiday
together with ease.
Facilities at the resort will include a variety of
F&B outlets; an
Anantara Spa with seven treatment rooms; a wet area and relaxation
spaces; a kids club; fitness centre with lagoon views; padel tennis courts;
a choice of meeting and event spaces; and a large outdoor pool
with its own sunken bar just
steps from the resort’s beach, where motorised water sports such
as paddle boarding and kayaking will also be available.
Sameh Muhtadi, CEO RAK Properties, developer of
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, said, “When
RAK Properties developed Mina Al Arab, we wanted the island to
embody the essence of Ras Al Khaimah, and to find partners that
are truly aligned with our vision. Collaborating with leading
internationally recognised hospitality brands is part of our
strategy to bring high-quality investment opportunities to our
beachfront developments. The Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah
Resort will enrich the island’s offering with a luxury beachfront
experience that also respects the natural and stunning beauty of
its surroundings, and we’re very excited for the vision to become
reality at the opening.”
With its location amidst a mangrove lagoon,
protected coastal wetlands and pristine natural beaches, the area
is home to abundant wildlife, including turtles, dolphins, the
rare dugong, and birds such as flamingos, ibis and migrating
species passing through. A key priority for the resort will be to
preserve and respect its local environment, which will be a focus
of the sustainability initiatives.
