So Ras Al Khaimah Hotel & Resort, Ras al-Khaimah

SO/ Ras Al Khaimah Hotel & Resort is set on Al Marjan Island, with a private beach area, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and a private beach area. Guests have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with indoor and outdoor equipment, a spa offering Balinese massage and Sultan de Saba cosmetics, and a hammam and steam room. The property offers free private parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange services.

The resort offers Collection Sea View Rooms and Signature Rooms with private pool and beach access, all providing panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Each room includes a minibar with free snacks, a prayer mat and Quran, and a spacious bathroom with separate shower and bath. Housekeeping delivers daily turndown service with fresh fruit and amenities restocking.

The resort houses 3 restaurants serving Italian, Middle Eastern, and international cuisine, plus a buffet restaurant and a snack bar. Chiano is the Italian restaurant offering dishes like osso buco and burrata, while Hadaba serves Turkish cuisine with a rooftop terrace. The Market restaurant provides a buffet with a bakery cart, and Cabini offers a poolside lunch menu including fish tacos and ahi tuna poke bowls.

The hotel has a kids' club with a dedicated program for children ages 4 and up, including sustainable arts and crafts led by Simba and Michael. A children's playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment are available on site. The hotel also provides baby safety gates and a kid-friendly buffet with halal and vegetarian options.

The resort offers a full schedule of daily activities including yoga, aerobics, aqua combat, pickleball, and bike tours to Al Marjan Island. The spa provides Balinese massage by Kadek, a sauna, steam room, and spa lounge with a relaxation area. The fitness team offers personal training sessions and fitness classes led by instructors such as Yulia and Anastasia.

Location: Al Marjan Island, 6.4 km from Al Hamra Mall

Beach: Private beach area with sun loungers and beach service including ice cream and cold towels

Dining: 3 à la carte restaurants including Chiano Italian and Hadaba Turkish

Wellness: Spa with hammam, steam room, and Sultan de Saba cosmetics

Family: Kids' club with supervised art and crafts, plus children's playground

Activities: Daily yoga, aqua fitness, bike tours, and pickleball