Spa & Activities

Set in the protected Al Wadi Nature Reserve, this luxurious Ras Al Khaimah resort offers an extensive range of exciting nature and sport activities for guests to enjoy throughout their stay. After spending action packed days exploring the desert, the Ritz-Carlton spa offers a spa sanctuary and the chance to truly unplug and relax. Designed to ensure you leave Ras Al Khaimah with a true understanding of desert life and culture the resort concierge creates personalised itineraries for each guests based on their interests. 

The Ritz-Carlton Spa 

Escape to the calm and serene environment of the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert Spa. Taking inspiration from the desert environment and combining local herbs and healing traditions, choose from a variety of indulgent signature treatments, refreshing body scrubs and relaxing massages. 

The Rainforest hydrothermal experience creates a truly rejuvenating experience with 16 state of the art therapies designed to soothe and revitalise your whole body. Whilst the desert dune yoga sessions will leave you and your partner feeling a sense of utter bliss and inner calm. 

Spa facilities: 

• 10 treatment pavillions 
• Fitness center 
• Relaxation area 

Open daily 10-10.30pm 

Desert adventures 

Climb the rolling desert dunes and experience the peace and quiet of the nature reserve up close as you explore the nature reserve trails by off-road fatbikes. Enjoy learning the skill of shooting during target archery sessions at the traditional bedouin tent archery center or saddle up for a thrilling horse ride across the magnificent red and golden sands to encounter an array of flora and fauna. For a chance to take a step back in time and learn about traditional bedouin life, take a journey through the desert atop the majestic Arabian camel during the day or at sunset for a sundowner experience with a difference.

Nature activities 

With such spectacular natural surroundings, the vast array of nature-based activities provide the perfect opportunity to get out and explore. Start your day bird-watching and take a guided nature walk to observe the Arabian Oryx and baby gazelles before following the tracks of geckos, beetles and hares. Witness the majestic sight of falcons soaring through the sky at the birds of prey interactive show and display, cast a line and enjoy the age old art of fishing or take part in the Heritage Forest Pilot Project and help plant trees. Nature lovers will enjoy admiring the glittering night sky with a star gazing experience or night walk through the desert. 

Keen to learn more about things to do at The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert? Speak to our reservation team or request a quote for your Ras Al Khaimah holiday.