Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for couples to celebrate their love and affection for each other, and the time they have spent together, no matter how long or short.

A typical Valentine’s Day date can include going out to dinner at a nice restaurant and giving each other gifts. But if you’d like to have an extra special Valentine’s Day, then plan a romantic getaway to a place with beautiful scenic views and top-notch accommodations, like Ras Al Khaimah.

Where Do You Go for a Special Valentine’s Day Trip in Ras Al Khaimah?

Spending Valentine’s Day in a different city or a popular destination requires research and planning. Whether you’ll be away for a weekend or a week, the location and the resort or hotel you choose must meet all your needs as well as offer special Valentine’s Day deals or treats to ensure a romantic experience for you and your partner.

Most couples will want to stay in a luxurious hotel or resort suite in a location known for stunning natural sights and destinations. The dining options must be exceptional, and there must be activities or amenities that both would enjoy trying out. Special touches, such as free wine or Champagne or little Valentine’s Day gifts are very much appreciated.

These are the best Ras Al Khaimah resorts and hotels for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway.

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert

Al Mazraa, Wadi Khadija., Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

+971 7-206 7777

For Valentine’s Day, an intimate 5-star luxury resort like The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert is an excellent choice for a romantic getaway. Here are some of the top reasons why it draws couples from Ras Al Khaimah and beyond:

Accommodations

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi desert is an all-villa resort. It has a total of 108 private villas (inspired by Bedouin architecture) with their own terraces and pools that are designed to provide optimal comfort and enjoyment within the natural desert landscape.

Try the Signature Villas and get your own private pool, private gated entry and parking, private butlers and other luxurious offerings For a truly memorable Valentine’s Day experience, book the Al Sarab Tented Villa, also with its own pool, and with the addition of breathtaking views of the desert, complimentary sunset cocktails, a welcome bottle of champagne, and an honor bar.

Leisure Activities

The resort is located in a 1,235-acre gated private Al Wadi Nature Reserve within Wadi Khadija, This means that a wide variety of adventures await guests with a taste for trying exciting activities together. For Valentine’s Day, couples can treat themselves to a desert trek on camelback or horseback, a private archery lesson, falconry, birdwatching, wildlife feeding, desert biking, or a dreamy evening of stargazing.

Spa & Wellness

For couples looking for a more laid-back celebration of Valentine’s Day, there are wonderful options available, too.

  • Feel like making a (spa) day of it? There is a full-day Wellness Getaway package that couples can indulge in for complete relaxation and rejuvenation. The six-hour bespoke experience includes a yoga session (50 minutes), Hydrothermal Journey (60 minutes), Awakening Bamboo Massage (90 minutes), Natural Resilience Facial (90 minutes), and a sumptuous lunch at Kaheela Restaurant.
  • If yoga is a passion for you and your partner, the resort offers private Yoga classes – from Hatha Yoga to Vinyasa to Yin Yoga – with professional wellness instructors for spiritual, mental and physical relaxation.

2. The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

P.O Box 4558, Vienna Street, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971 7-204 8888

What’s more romantic than spending hearts’ day somewhere with the most magnificent beach views? The sound of crashing waves and the scent of salt air are sure to put you in a leisurely mood. Celebrate this special day with your partner at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.

Here’s what you can look forward to when you book Valentine’s Day accommodations at this exclusive beach resort:

Accommodations

Nestled along Ras Al Khaimah beach, this private oasis offers 32 luxurious villas – each has its own pool and garden and comes with a large deck with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf as well as direct beach access for guests. The beautiful marine-inspired interiors and architecture promise Maldives feels.

For a luxury villa experience on Valentine’s Day, choose the Al Shamal Ocean View Villa with its stunning ocean views or the Al Bahar Tented Villa with beachfront access.

Dining

Al fresco dining spots with a splendid view of the shimmering sea makes a meal so much more romantic and relaxing – and in the evening, drinks at a poolside lounge are the perfect way to cap off the day. Enjoy the freshest, most beautifully prepared seafood at Beach Deck and Shore House. You can also opt to have a curated Valentine’s Day dinner experience served in the comfort and privacy of your villa.

Leisure Activities

Couples have a wide range of Ras Al Khaimah activities to choose from for their Valentine’s Day stay at Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach:

  • Ever tried playing a beachfront game of golf? The adjacent Al Hamra Golf Club features 18 holes of PGA Sanctioned play.
  • If an encounter with gorgeous wildlife is something you both appreciate, the Al Wadi Desert nature reserve nearby lets guests interact with owls and falcons.
  • If a wellness treat is more up to your speed, make sure to book a couples massage, body scrub or body wrap, and facials at The Ritz Carlton Spa Al Hamra Beach. The highlights of this experience are the uninterrupted sea view and soothing sounds of the Arabian Gulf from the Spa. Enjoy your selected treatments using luxury products plus natural ingredients like native spices and flowers from truly inviting and private waterside pavilions. And of course, you can enjoy the beach as much as you want – swim, paddleboard or fish to your hearts’ content.

3. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

P.O. Box 4005, Al Huwailat Street, Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

+971 72042222

For couples dreaming of spending the most romantic day of the year in a place where so much natural beauty abounds, Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is the best choice. This resort is located inside a near-magical private peninsula of golden sands overlooking a lagoon of natural mangroves and the open ocean.

Here are the highlights that would inspire you to select Anantara for your next Valentine’s Day getaway:

Accommodations

There are 174 rooms, suites and villas here, including the Emirates’ first Over Water villas and each one is an eco-sanctuary in itself.

The unique Over Water Pool Villa is sure to make your romantic getaway the most memorable yet. Indulge in island luxury by taking a dip in your private pool, enjoying an espresso in a private terrace or sunning yourself in an expansive deck while taking in the calming sea or mangrove views. Choose your outfit in a walk-in wardrobe and step outside to your own private dining area under the stars. The villa also comes with a 60-minute massage per person and a three-course set menu in any of the resort’s restaurants.

Dining

Resort restaurants offer international culinary delights, from Thai to Indian to Mediterranean. You can also arrange for signature private dining.

Leisure Activities

Excited to try soaring above Ras Al Khaimah in a hot air balloon with your loved one? Maybe experience the serenity of singing bowl meditation classes or yin yoga? Get into some competition with some water sports? Choose the most fun things to do in Ras Al Khaimah to match the pace of your special day together.

Spa & Wellness

The Anantara Spa is a natural sanctuary that couples will love for all the relaxing water and lush green elements. There are two couples’ spa rooms included in their seven treatment rooms, as well as a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool.

The Min Al Arab Rose Romance spa treatment is perfect for couples. It includes a rose-ocean sand scrub followed by a sensual massage with oil infused with fragrant Arabian rose oil, and finally an aromatic bath with rose petals and candles for complete relaxation and indulgence.

4. InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Mina Al Arab, P.O. Box 3001, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Reservations: +971 7 202 6666

Finally, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is another Valentine’s Day destination you simply cannot miss. The resort is located on Hayat Island, where it is surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf, the expansive desert and soaring mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.

Accommodations

Be just steps away from the white sandy beach when you choose the resort’s Beachfront Pool Villas and Seafront Villas. The 150-sqm Pool Villas are especially recommended for couples seeking privacy and comfort for full Valentine’s Day enjoyment – these are artfully designed with modern Arabian aesthetics and come with private terraces with day beds, bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, their own pool, and state-of-the-art technology.

Dining

Here’s an extra special Valentine’s Day idea: Order the Floating Breakfast to be served at your Beachfront Pool Villa’s private pool. Customize a delightful sunrise feast with your preferred selection of gourmet pastries, fresh fruits, savory bites and beverages.

Spa & Wellness

Book revitalizing signature treatments for you and your loved one at Spa InterContinental on Valentine’s Day. The Turkish Hammam Discovery treatment uses steam to open pores, followed by an Anatolian gentle bubbly massage on a heated stone slab and a body mist.

Alternatively, experience head-to-toe pampering with the Ras Al Khaimah Escape treatment (includes a pineapple body scrub, rose essential oil body wrap, an Argan oil and green tea hair cleanse, a 60-minute full body massage with warm stone, and a mini facial). Doesn’t that sound so nourishing?

A Sweet Valentine’s Day Escape to Ras Al Khaimah

With its gorgeous natural landscapes and scenery, plus top-notch establishments, Ras Al Khaimah is one of the best destinations for a romantic staycation in the UAE. Start planning your Valentine’s Day trip today.

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