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Book Anantara Mina Al Arab if you want a Ras Al Khaimah beach resort with overwater villas, private pools, family facilities, and a quieter UAE setting. It suits couples, families, and staycation guests.

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Book a Deluxe Beach Front Room if direct beach access is a priority. This category has a private terrace, sea views, and a simple route from the room to the sand.

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Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is on a private peninsula in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The setting combines beach, sea, lagoon, and mangrove scenery.

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Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort occupies a private peninsula at Mina Al Arab, where the beach faces the Arabian Gulf and mangroves edge the lagoon. The two watersides give the resort a character of its own. A room facing the gardens feels different from a terrace near the sand or a pool villa above the tidal water. That distinction matters more here than a generic sea-view label.

The mangroves are part of the experience, not a backdrop that stays unchanged. Water can recede at low tide around the overwater villas, exposing more of the coastal landscape and drawing attention to birdlife. The hotel makes this clear on its villa page. Anyone picturing a permanently deep blue lagoon should understand the setting before choosing that category. For others, the changing view ties the villas to Ras Al Khaimah.

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Rooms

  • 174 174

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Premier Room
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Premier Room

506 sqft
From 248 USD

A curved daybed and wooden armchairs furnish the balcony, with small tables for drinks and views towards the gardens or sea. Full-height glass doors keep...

Premier Garden Terrace Room
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Premier Garden Terrace Room

506 sqft
From 288 USD

Glass doors open from the bedroom onto a furnished terrace that leads towards the gardens. Blue cushions brighten the wooden outdoor chairs, with a small...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

613 sqft
From 303 USD

Wooden beams and pale slats add detail above the sleeping and sitting areas. A sofa and armchair gather around a round table, with framed artwork...

Deluxe Garden Terrace Room
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Deluxe Garden Terrace Room

613 sqft
From 370 USD

The ground-floor terrace extends towards the gardens or sea, with an oversized daybed and loungers for time outdoors. Glass doors link this space to the...

Deluxe Beach Front Room
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Deluxe Beach Front Room

613 sqft
From 583 USD

Blue accents echo the water beyond the terrace, while warm wood panels frame the bed and bathroom. Large glass doors bring the sea into view...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

1,022 sqft
From 640 USD

A patterned screen casts shadows across the balcony, which has a curved daybed and a dining table with chairs. The outlook varies between gardens, pool,...

Deluxe Pool Front Room
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Deluxe Pool Front Room

613 sqft
From 706 USD

A covered terrace faces the resort pool across a stretch of lawn. Its curved daybed has blue cushions, with wooden armchairs and small tables alongside....

Deluxe Garden Terrace Suite
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Deluxe Garden Terrace Suite

1,022 sqft
From 721 USD

A long shaded terrace runs beside the suite, with a curved daybed at one end and a dining table further along. It opens towards the...

Peninsula Sea View Pool Villa
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Peninsula Sea View Pool Villa

1,011 sqft
From 1’293 USD

The living room opens straight onto a deck facing the Arabian Gulf. A sofa and armchair surround a low table, while a separate dining table...

Over Water Pool Villa
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Over Water Pool Villa

882 sqft
From 1’320 USD

A boardwalk leads to the villa, whose curved deck looks across the mangroves and sea. A round daybed and cushioned chairs furnish the outdoor space....

2 Bedroom Over Water Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Over Water Pool Villa

2,217 sqft
From 3’238 USD

Both bedrooms open onto the central living room and the deck, with their own bathrooms for added privacy. A high timber ceiling rises above the...

2 Bedroom Royal Over Water Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Royal Over Water Pool Villa

3,927 sqft
From 6’443 USD

A high timber roof crowns the main living room, where curved pale sofas and armchairs gather on a blue rug. The dining table stands behind...

Across 174 rooms, suites and pool villas, the accommodation moves from conventional resort rooms to more private layouts. Premier Rooms measure 47 square metres in the hotel's category listing and have a balcony, with garden or sea views. The Premier Garden Terrace Room keeps the same stated area but exchanges the balcony for a terrace. That outdoor arrangement matters for guests who expect to spend time outside their room.

Deluxe Rooms are listed at 57 square metres. The range includes balcony and garden-terrace versions, a pool-front room, and the Deluxe Beach Front Room. The last has a private terrace and direct access to the beach, so it answers a different priority from a room with a distant water view. A pool-front position may suit guests who want to move easily between their room and the shared pool, though it is less removed from resort activity.

Both Deluxe Suite categories are listed at 95 square metres and add a separate living room. One has a balcony; the Garden Terrace Suite has a terrace. The hotel describes views across the sea, lagoon, garden or pool, depending on the allocated room. These suites offer more living space without the private pool and outdoor emphasis of a villa. Interconnecting rooms are also offered in parts of the room range, giving families another layout to consider.

The Peninsula Sea View Pool Villa stays on land, with a private pool, sea outlook, sun deck and separate living room. Its position makes sense for guests who want villa privacy but prefer a land-based connection to the resort grounds. The Over Water Pool Villa puts the terrace and pool above the tidal setting instead. The official listing gives it sea or mangrove views, a useful distinction because the direction of the villa changes what guests see throughout the day.

There are two larger overwater categories: the Two Bedroom Anantara Over Water Pool Villa and the Two Bedroom Royal Over Water Pool Villa. Both are listed for up to four adults and three children and have private pools. The Royal category adds an indoor-outdoor bathroom in the hotel's highlights. Published villa areas range from 82 to 365 square metres by category; those figures are the hotel's stated accommodation areas, not necessarily indoor floor space alone.

The single-bedroom pool villas are listed for two adults and two children, while the two-bedroom villas have the higher published capacity. A family wanting separate bedrooms should compare the two-bedroom layouts rather than focus only on the private pool. Equally, couples need not take a two-bedroom villa to gain the overwater position. Room arrangement and outlook matter as much as the headline villa style.

The resort's beach occupies the Gulf side of the peninsula, while the lagoon and mangroves shape another part of the view. The water-facing facilities are not interchangeable. The hotel's leisure guide distinguishes a family pool between the beach and mangroves, a beachfront pool overlooking the Gulf, and a shaded children's pool. Guests can choose between the open sea outlook and a lagoon-side setting without leaving the property.

Kayaking offers a closer look at the nearby mangroves, and the resort lists other water sports as well. Padel and a fitness centre add options away from the beach. The Mangrove Explorers Club provides supervised children's activities, while the hotel's leisure information also describes a teens' club. These facilities give families ways to divide a day between shared time and age-specific activities.

The landscape explains the hotel's calmer pace. It is a coastal resort rather than a city base, and the beach, pools and villas can fill much of a stay. Guests interested in the wider emirate can use it as a starting point for Jebel Jais, the Suwaidi Pearl Farm, Al Jazirat Al Hamra or the area's golf courses, all listed in the hotel's leisure guide. Those outings are distinct from the mangrove setting around the peninsula.

Dining has several settings rather than one all-purpose restaurant. Beach House serves Mediterranean food near the shore, with a terrace that can have a livelier feel than the quiet lagoon-facing spaces. Mekong sits at the water's edge and draws on Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cooking. The two restaurants offer different cuisines and moods without a journey off the peninsula.

Sea Breeze covers international meals, while Waves Café offers lighter deli-style choices. Jalabar serves drinks and lighter food by the pool, and the Lobby Lounge & Bar offers another informal place to meet. The resort also lists in-room dining and private dining arrangements. Those choices matter at a destination where guests may spend evenings on property; they make a villa stay more flexible than relying on a single restaurant every night.

Anantara Spa brings the brand's Thai treatment tradition into the Ras Al Khaimah setting. The official spa page lists seven treatment rooms, including two couples' suites, along with separate relaxation areas and wet facilities with sauna, steam room and whirlpool. The spa gives the resort an indoor counterpoint to the beach and water sports.

The private-peninsula location leaves more space for the resort itself than for spontaneous city dining or nightlife. That is a meaningful trade-off, not a shortcoming for every guest. A couple drawn to the changing mangrove view may value an overwater pool villa and a quiet terrace; a family may get more from interconnecting rooms, beach access and the separate pools. The accommodation and part of the shoreline should be chosen together, since those choices shape the stay more than the resort name alone.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Mina Al Arab gives Ras Al Khaimah a softer shoreline. A private peninsula looks over lagoon, mangroves, and open sea.

The overwater villas are the signature. They bring the emirates first overwater pool villa experience to natural mangrove scenery.

Mekong and Beach House give the resort range. Asian flavors and Mediterranean seaside dining keep evenings easy.

Location of ANANTARA MINA AL ARAB RESORT

Mina Al Arab, Al Riffa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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What to Know About Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Is Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort worth it?

Yes. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is worth it for travelers who want a quiet UAE beach resort with overwater pool villas, mangrove views, family facilities, and a more relaxed feel than Dubai.

Where is Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort located?

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is on a private peninsula in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The setting combines beach, sea, lagoon, and mangrove scenery.

How many rooms, suites, and villas does Anantara Mina Al Arab have?

Anantara Mina Al Arab has 174 rooms, suites, and pool villas. The accommodation ranges from Premier Rooms and Deluxe Rooms to beachfront rooms, suites, peninsula villas, and overwater pool villas.

Does Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah have overwater villas?

Yes. The resort has overwater pool villas, including the Over Water Pool Villa and larger two-bedroom overwater villa categories. They are among the resort's most distinctive reasons to book.

What is special about the Over Water Pool Villa?

The Over Water Pool Villa has a private pool, terrace, separate living room, and sea or mangrove views. It suits couples who want privacy and a villa style that feels rare in Ras Al Khaimah.

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