Anantara’s eco-luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah to launch this year

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Minor Hotels has announced that its eco-luxury resort Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort will open in the last quarter this year making it the brand’s ninth property in the UAE.

The hospitality group said the resort is in its final stages of development.

Situated on the Mina Al Arab Island in Ras Al Khaimah in the backdrop of the Hajar mountains, Anantara Mina Al Arab is surrounded by mangroves and lagoons.

The new-build resort features 174 guest rooms, suites and villas, including the first over-water villas in the emirate.

Eco-luxury with sustainability at the fore

Minor Hotels said 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 with a private pool. The option of interconnecting rooms and extra beds will make the resort ideal for family getaways, said the hospitality group as it gears for the eco-luxury destination opening.

Amir Golbarg, senior vice president Minor Hotels Middle East and Africa, commented, “We look forward to welcoming guests into sustainable luxury at the upcoming Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort. The stunning natural setting amid the mangroves, combined with the heartfelt service Anantara is known for, will provide guests with an unforgettable escape in this magnificent emirate.”

With views over the mangroves, lagoon and beach, the over-water villas will deliver a unique guest experience promises the hotel group.

All overwater villas will have 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.

The eco-luxury resort will be equipped with a fitness centre with lagoon views to provide state-of-the-art equipment for workouts indoors, combined with a regular programme of activities around the resort for keen sports enthusiasts, including padel tennis courts.

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.

The resort is a 45- minute drive from Dubai International Airport and just 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

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,” he added.