Honest review
If what you are after in the Emirates is privacy rather than scale, here is the short answer: The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach is a resort of just 32 villas on a secluded stretch of the Gulf shore.
There is one format, and it is an honest one: a standalone villa with its own pool and a terrace looking over the water. No room blocks, no queues for sunbeds — in effect you are booking not a room but a house by the sea with Ritz-Carlton service.
The beach is private: soft white sand and a gentle, gradual entry into the water — a combination both couples and parents of small children will appreciate.
The Al Hamra district counts among the most prestigious and calm in Ras Al Khaimah. Factor that into your plans: for nightlife and shopping you will have to drive out; it is deliberately quiet here.
Book it for a honeymoon, a milestone date or a reset for two. Those who need entertainment and buzz should look at livelier addresses.
