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Banyan Tree Al Wadi
Ras Al Khaimah
A villa resort in the desert near Ras Al Khaimah.
Coast & beach · No. 4 in United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah offers desert and mountain retreats a short drive from the beach.
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Ras Al Khaimah
A villa resort in the desert near Ras Al Khaimah.
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Ras Al Khaimah
A desert resort of private pool villas in a conservation reserve.
Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost of the big emirates, with mountains, a long coast and a desert reserve. It is more relaxed than Dubai, and has some of the UAE's most memorable desert retreats.
The desert reserve has villa-style camps with private pools, while the coast has beach resorts.
The best months are November to March. Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak, has a zip line and mountain views.
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We list 2 boutique hotels in Ras Al Khaimah, including Banyan Tree Al Wadi and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert.
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