Minor Hotels has revealed that its new eco-luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, is now in the final stages of development and will open in the fourth quarter of this year.
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort will be the brand’s ninth property in the UAE. Set along the Arabian Gulf coastline on Mina Al Arab Island in Ras Al Khaimah with a backdrop of the majestic Hajar Mountains, Anantara Mina Al Arab is situated amid 1.5km of mangroves and lagoons in a natural reserve. The resort will be a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and just 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, the new-build resort features 174 guest rooms, suites and villas, including the first over water villas in the emirate. All 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, Minor Hotels said.
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, a statement said.
