Minor to Open Ninth Anantara Hotel in UAE in Q4 2023

Dark/Light Mode (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.

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