A gorgeous resort with overwater villas & A ‘Floating’ Restaurant is coming to The UAE

The UAE has the best when it comes to hotels- from ultra-luxurious to fancy ones that let you stay in the middle of the desert, there’s a type of accommodation for every type of traveller. And now, there’s gona be an addition to this list! Experience Maldives’ over water villas right here in the UAE. Brace yourselves as Ras Al Khaimah’s long-awaited Anantara property, Anantara Mina Al Arab is set to open for guests end of this year. Wake up to the call of the waves and dive directly into the ocean below. Here’s what we know about the uber-grand resort.

Stay In Over-Water Villas

The resort will feature a number of overwater villas, just like the ones in Maldives. That aside, there’ll also be 174 rooms and suites. These homes will be built out on stilts above the water, and preliminary renderings suggest that they will include a thatched roof, a rustic style, and even a private pool.

dine in an overwater restaurant

If you don’t stay in an overwater villa, you may still experience the sensation of floating on the water by dining at the overwater lagoon restaurant, which will serve delicious Thai food. A seafood barbecue and a pool and beach bar will be among the other mouthwatering culinary options available.

Pamper yourself at the anantara spa

If unwinding is high on your priority list, you can do it at the magnificent, opulent Anantara Spa. The stunning spa features a hammam area that is fit for a monarch, created by renowned interior designers Wilson Associates. For an active stay, there is also an outdoor pool, a gym, aerobics and yoga studios, squash courts, and tennis courts.

In a nutshell, this resort will let you experience a king-sized life (at least for a day or two)!

Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm, yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary.

Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shoreline to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.