Honest review
A rare combination of scenery for the Emirates: the turquoise Persian Gulf, terracotta desert and mountains rising above it — InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab stands on the man-made Hayat Island, and Middle Eastern hospitality shows in everything here.
The emphasis is on wellness: the spa draws on time-tested healing traditions and rituals from around the world, organic facials are tailored personally, and there are exclusive treatments too. The wet areas — sauna, steam room and jacuzzi — run separately for men and women in the health club.
For families we recommend the Family Rooms: 45 sq m of light and restrained Arabian detail, a private balcony, a generous double bed and a sofa bed for the children. Soft drinks through the day are included.
A resort for two scenarios at once: a restorative honeymoon and an unhurried family holiday by the Gulf.
