We have just returned from a 5 night stay at the Al Raha followed by 4 nights in Dubai, and although our hotel in Dubai was also five star, it just could not be compared to the Al Raha. We knew there would be a lot of construction; that's the way of things in the UAE, and the beach area... more

I stayed for 2 nights. I asked to move room after finding that I could not get hot water in the bathroom. The water was only slightly warmer in the 2nd - lukewarm at best. When I checked out and mentioned the problem, the desk clerk said that this was a widespread problem in the hotel at present. Hot water... more

Hugely disappointing hotel, and nothing like they market on their website. With the development of the Al Raha city immediately to the right of the hotel, and the major earthworks involved on the left of the hotel inside the grounds on the hotel extension, you are surrounded by construction (see pictures posted). The work went on from dawn to dusk... more

The hotel is absolutely 5 * if not 6. The rooms are huge and amazing. The Marbel bathroom was also large, and the fittings were the best we have ever seen. The swimming pool has to be seen to be believed, exactly as the brochure. Staff were more than helpful, and extremely pleasant. The only negative was the free shuttle... more

I was slightly concerned by the negative reviews, especially as it was not the cheapest holiday I have ever had. But no need to worry, total luxury from start to finish. We flew with Ethiad - best flight I have been on to date, even had seat back TVs which showed the pictures from two cameras on outside of plane... more

I stayed there may be a bit longer than I expected, but experience which I got was good. Rooms are huge, pool area nice and clean. Staff needs to improve their English.Far a way from Downtown but hotel has a shuttle bus goes to shopping center, if you take a taxi on the way back make sure that driver confirmed... more

We, a party of 5 people, stayed for 11 days at the hotel and enjoyed every one of it. Exquisite service, impressive buffets, everybody of the staff was more than caring. The only issuse we had was with over-snobby guests. For me this is a perfect ***** hotel, not meant for the over-luxury guests. The rooms were awesome, the bathroom... more

Ok so I expected building work as this is the UAE, but I didnt expect to see construction on both sides of the hotel and this to start at 8am every day. Ok Raha Beach developement is huge but the hotel is also expanding. As you drive to the hotel the first thing you see is the huge oil refinery... more

Imagine a dinner party conversation when the subject turns to secret holiday destinations, something that is your little secret hideaway, not well known to the world at large. You remark, I know of a five star boutique hotel resort in a rather secluded spot, not one of these tower hotels, with excellent facilities, attentive staff, magnificent sized rooms, an infinity... more