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#14 of 53 hotels in Ras Al Khaimah
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4.3
Cleanliness
4.5
Service
4.5
Value
4.4

Situated on the pristine white sands of Ras Al Khaimah’sKhaimah’s tranquil Marjan Island, Rixos Bab Al Bahr enjoys the beautiful beach, stylish rooms, upmarket restaurants, stunning views, and comprehensive amenities you may expect from a five-star beach resort in the Middle East. What sets Rixos Bab Al Bahr apart is its ultra-all-inclusive concept.

A resort with a difference: at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, guests can indulge in a variety of restaurants and bars at no additional cost. With few exceptions, everything is inclusive, from the kaleidoscope of cuisine in Seven Heights and the delicious selection of unlimited beverages in See & Sea, Mojito Bar and Infinity Pool Bar, to the diverse choice of live entertainment, kids and teens clubs, sports and recreational activities. Five delectable a la carte restaurants, including a steakhouse and a seafood restaurant, offer a more diverse dining experience. The spectacular pyramid design of the resort ensures that nearly every one of the resort’sresort’s 715 rooms and suites enjoys a view of the crystal blue Arabian Gulf.

Decorated in cool, sophisticated hues of azure and bronze, the rooms feature a wealth of comfort and convenience, while the marble-clad bathrooms add an extra touch of luxury. As the perfect ultra all-inclusive resort for families, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Rixos Bab Al Bahr.

At the heart of the resort, surrounded by waterways, is Seven Heights, our all-day dining restaurant and one of the UAE’sUAE’s largest buffet restaurants which features an array of world cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy light bites from Toast ‘‘n Burger or snacks served at Sea & See - all included in the package. By night, the Entertainment Centre opens to a magical amphitheatre of five world-class a la carte restaurants*, including the popular Mojito Bar. Here guests can enjoy drinks and dinner against the beautiful backdrop of Marjan Island and spectacular entertainment shows of international proclaim.

Please note: ultra-premium food or beverage items may be subject to a surcharge. A la carte restaurant bookings are essential and can be made at the Guest Relations team.

DAY & NIGHTLIFE

Whether winter or summer, Rixos Bab Al Bahr will keep you entertained. Our host of diverse entertainment options changes on a seasonal basis and offers options perfect for families, groups of friends and couples. During the winter months, the entertainment at our hotel focuses on the great outdoors. Organised fun and games in our temperature-controlled pool and numerous fitness classes make up the majority of the daytime activities. Those looking to relax and enjoy the view will love the beachside adults-only Infinity Pool with its own bar. The cool winter nights are marked by live music, dancing, famous shows and breathtaking acrobatics at the Entertainment Square, our purpose-built amphitheatre.

The evening entertainment moves indoors as the temperatures rise during the summer months. Guests can still enjoy daytime activities like fitness classes and tournaments, while evening entertainment includes live music and dance performances.

LEISURE

Take your beach experience to a new level of luxury with Cabana Oasis at Rixos Bab Al Bahr. For a surcharge, you can rent a private cabana and enjoy a day lounging by the pristine shoreline with a special menu and dedicated bar. Guests can also wander the numerous pathways that wind around the resort. Studded with upmarket boutiques offering a range of enticing retail options, the souq-like paths provide a shady retreat from the daytime sun or a beautiful location to enjoy a star-lit evening walk.

For those wishing to venture a little further afield, the resort is located ten minutes away from the shops and facilities of Al Hamra Mall and Al Hamra Golf Course. Also just a few minutes away is the Ice Land Waterpark – fun for all the family – and many of Ras Al Khaimah’sKhaimah’s cultural and heritage sites.

SPA & WELLNESS

Take a deep breath and relax with Anjana Spa. Two ultra-luxurious Ottoman spas – one for men, and one for women – are the largest spas in Ras Al Khaimah and provide everything you need to achieve a state of complete and utter relaxation. Whether you have selected a spa vacation or are simply enjoying a respite from the excitement of the resort, Anjana Spa is the ultimate haven of serenity. Each spa has a secluded private swimming pool area – perfect for sunbathing or enjoying a cool water dip whereas the most enchanting area of the spa is undeniably the traditional Turkish Hammams, where you can embark on the time-honoured ritual of deep cleansing scrub, undertaken beneath the decorative architecture of the Hammam’sHammam’s central dome.

Guests can also enjoy unlimited access to the steam room, sauna, and quiet reading and relaxing areas. In addition to the wide range of complimentary facilities, guests can indulge in a host of pampering spa wellness therapies, beauty treatments and a beauty salon.

MEETING & CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Home to one of Ras Al Khaimah’sKhaimah’s most prestigious event halls, the dedicated Conference Centre is the ultimate destination for business meetings and corporate events. The flexible size of the main hall – accessed separately from the main hotel entrance - can accommodate more than 880 people, ideal for weddings, conferences, seminars and product launches. Three distinct meeting rooms provide a capacity ranging between 58 and 120 people, perfect for smaller business events and special receptions.

A spacious lobby in the conference centre doubles as a reception, breakaway and refreshments area. The hall and meeting venues are all equipped with all the conference facilities you need – including cutting-edge audio-visual equipment and high speed internet access. Our team of expert event specialists can take the hassle out of organising corporate events whilst our all-inclusive F&B offering makes life easier!

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Tennis court
Babysitting
Valet parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Poolside bar
Aerobics
Billiards
Darts
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Waterslide
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Strollers
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Hammam
Head massage
Massage
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Additional bathroom
Desk
Housekeeping
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Private balcony
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Ocean view
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Non-smoking rooms
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Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates
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Giren G wrote a review Yesterday
Dubai, United Arab Emirates5 contributions5 helpful votes
We found one of the best Luxuries hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, finally we found Golden Key person Mr. Ali Munawar he is the best Chief concierge very helpful knowledgeable. Ali Munawar was best Concierge and Best Concierge awards winners of 2014 by DTCM I believe. He is the best member of golden key communities LesClefsdOrUAE, He knows about UAE tourists information as well as all kinds of restaurants, carrying good experience indeed. Definitely he will put his vast experience in his work place and make his team number one. We wish you all the best and good luck for your new role in this lovely hotel. We are very proud of you, definitely we will recommended to all our friends and family.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Great and one of the best hotel all the staff are very friendly and helpful thanks the Concierge...
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Nicnak100 wrote a review Jun 2023
Barnsley, United Kingdom55 contributions96 helpful votes
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This is the 2nd time my husband and I have stayed at Rixos Bab Al Bahr at Marjan Island and I can't praise it enough. Where to start, check-in staff polite and friendly, very efficient. The room we had was very similar to our first stay last year, large, bright, great decor, very very clean, amazing sized terrace. The hotel is very clean no matter where you go, the cleaners are busy all day long in every area - they do a fantastic job. The buffet restaurant is excellent (and its the first time I've ever said that about a buffet restaurant) - they have to cater for so many people and they do it brilliantly, there really is something for everyone - big shout out to Sanjay who made the most wonderful omelette for my husband every morning and he's never without a smile. The buffet can get busy at times especially on a Saturday when the locals come to the hotel and then we couldn't actually get in for lunch and ended up at the snack bar (you do wonder if there is an app available that you could use to show you how busy the restaurants are at any given time - or I would recommend booking the Italian for lunch on the Saturday to stay away from the buffet). The hotel also has some a la carte restaurants, we tried Steakhouse, Seafood, Turkish and Italian (you need to prebook these - we prebook them all on the first morning for our stay so we know that we are sorted for our stay) - all were great food, there setting is amazing as they all overlook the sea and you have a choice of dining outside or inside at all of them. The service at all the restaurants is amazing and the food fabulous, never did we have one meal that wasn't brilliant. The snack bar on the other hand is not good and its a shame because its in a great spot overlooking the sea but the menu could really do with a revamp - not everyone who eats there just wants burger and chips. The lounge inside the hotel is a wonderful place to sit for a drink and listen to the pianist on an afternoon/evening - great service, lovely and clean and great air con in the heat. Each night there is a variety of entertainment - stuff for the kids but also at the 2nd stage area there is something each night to please the whole family - dancing, violinist, sax - big shout out to the dance team, they really are brilliant. We spent a couple of days on the beach then the remainder of our holiday at the adults only infinity pool - it has its own bar and is for over 21's. Plenty of sun loungers and brollies. The life guard does a great job of keeping kids out. I would definitely stay here again, we are already looking at going back in Sept, yes its 50 mins out of town but its probably the best hotel I've been to, better than Rixos on the Palm in my opinion due to value for money with amazing service - you genuinely never see any staff without a smile, always polite and helpful. We pre-book our taxi from the airport and it cost £110 but that was for the return journey also so £55 each way isn't bad. There are taxi's based at the hotel if you need one. Yes in an ideal world the hotel would have a shuttle bus on daily to go into Dubai & return if you fancy a day out but you can't have everything can you! I really can't recommend this hotel and its staff enough.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded Jun 6, 2023
Dear Nicnak100, Thank you for sharing your kind comments regarding your stay with us at Rixos Bab Al Bahr! We have received your feedback with pleasure and we are glad to read about that you had a great stay while you were here. We are looking forward to welcome you back soon to provide you the finest Turkish hospitality and wonderful surrounding of the Rixos Bab Al Bahr! Sincerely,
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zaid m wrote a review Dec 9
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Overall: While the location and amenities of the hotel were acceptable and Mr. Hani was so kind to arrange a room with a very nice view, a series of unfortunate events significantly detracted from our experience. Specifics: Missing promised services: The minibar was not stocked as promised, despite being advertised as a standard feature. Lack of basic amenities: During our stay, the hot water in our room was unavailable. Additionally, the room phone was malfunctioning, preventing us from contacting the hotel staff to report the issues. • Keycard problems: Our access key card deactivated twice during our stay, requiring us to walk to the reception each time to have it reactivated. This was inconvenient and unnecessary. Poor customer service: Despite the inconvenience caused by the aforementioned issues, our request for a one-hour late checkout as compensation was denied. Furthermore, the operator who took our request promised to call back but never did. Inattentive checkout: At checkout, the receptionist did not inquire about our stay or offer assistance. Additionally, they failed to award us the reward points associated with our ALL membership. Food Quality: the quality of food was good in general for appetizers and main courses but only the dessert section was below expectation. Overall, our experience at the Hotel fell short of expectations and i hope that the hotel management would work on enhancing the customer service.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Marwan Reda - م wrote a review Dec 9
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
a great vacation i gotta repeat it with great experience and entertaining sport activities and a not bad quality of food , good night activities on the beach and the bars and great support and fun with the entertainment ahmed
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Ghada A wrote a review Dec 8
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The place was great and the shows were so entertaining, the food was ok , salads were delicious, the soup wasn't, the main courses were good, the service was great, Mahmoud was so helpful and friendly
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Vladimir N wrote a review Dec 7
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Great kids club with organized craft and cooking activities! Charming staff and awesome kids show. Wholesome family experience! Food was top notch, clean beach, one negative thing to mention is that there was quite a lot of people at some point, fortunately, we were leaving :)
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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djomaster wrote a review Dec 7
London, United Kingdom3 contributions1 helpful vote
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Thank you for an amazing stay! Your attention to detail, impeccable service, and friendly staff made our experience truly enjoyable. Lots of hotels here have luxurious amenities like yours but NO ONE have high quality and professional live performance shows like you do and this, every night. This is what sets you appart from all the rest. We would like to thanks particularly these staff who went above and beyond for us: We will start from Rixy kids club: Mayada who is the nicest lady ever, Arya who knows all the games children want to play and Jea who is always ready to help From the reception: Esther, Anara, Ismail and Joy From the room service/cleaning: Mr Dipak, Thilina, Charama and Nipun From the restaurants: Burka, Razak and Disan And From the security: Mr Kadir. This is a long list of people 😀 but they really deserved it! This was the 2nd year we came and we are looking forward to returning soon. Thanks LEMA Family
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Date of stay: December 2023
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GlasgowLainey wrote a review Dec 5
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My husband and I stayed at the hotel between 15th - 23 November. We had read many reviews before going but the hotel surpassed all expectations. Our room was lovely and cleaned to perfection every day. We were fortunate to get all of the a la carte restaurants booked and every meal we had was exceptional but if we had to pick a favourite it was the Asian. We also had lunch at the Italian and Toast n Burger which made a lovely change from the buffet. If I had to name one thing that slightly spoilt our eating experience it was when we tried to sit outside at lunch, there were a lot of flies which we haven't experienced in Dubai previously. We spent most of our days at the adult infinity pool and beds were always available even for those who came down later in the day. All of the above made for a very pleasant holiday but the things that stood out for us was the cleanliness - there is a constant army of staff cleaning every nook and cranny, even when we sat in the reception at 2am waiting for our pick up to go home, staff were working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the hotel immaculate. The other major factor for us was the staff. I wish we could name every person we came into contact with because all of them did their job with a smile and there was a genuine feeling that they wanted you to enjoy your holiday. However I do need to mention a few names the ever smiling Daniel in the adult buffet section and Seewab our absolute favourite - appeared with our coffee before we had even asked, such a lovely young man. Naveed at the infinity pool area always ensuring we had sunbeds and bringing water without even being asked. Amil keeping the toilets spotless and always smiling despite doing a job that not many would relish. However our top man is Aniq at the Infinity pool bar. He was such a humble friendly warm man but at the same time very professional and polite - his cocktails were amazing often making us a "special" one. Thank you Aniq and everyone, including Eliza at customer services who dealt with my emails before arriving, for your excellent service and a wonderful holiday. We will most definitely return. Thanks to everyone - love from the 'shortbread lady'. PS Hi to the lovely Tom and Tara - hope you got safely home and good luck with the house location
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Splodge21 wrote a review Dec 4
Nottingham, United Kingdom2 contributions
Wonderful surprise for our anniversary. Wonderful helpful hard working staff always ready to please and help the guests. We would love to name you all individually, but it’s team work well done. Many thanks.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Splodge21, We are delighted to read that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your kind words regarding your stay. Thank you for your kind feedback, and we hope to see you again soon for another magnified journey with us. Kind Regards, Ahmed Elnawawy General Manager
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Loz wrote a review Dec 4
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Rixos Bab has the potential to be beyond amazing but wouldn't say it was 5star. The unecsssary errors make this more of a very good 4star. The staff work so hard and are very friendly so this made our holiday and made the small errors seem trivial but nonetheless they were quite apparent Exceptional staff * Naveed Pool guy always ensured we had seating * Seamab - the best waiter in the world not just this resort. He never missed a thing even when he looked exhausted always went above and beyond *Burka - lovely to see a hands on supervisor *Daniel - Did his best even when working alone in 16+ dining area *Paul - concierge very helpful. Never needed to be asked for additional help even when we were wandering around the resort he always offered additional support. Not so great points * No pepper in a lot of pots * No teaspoon with cuppa * No soap & limited toilet roll most mornings in the toilets nearest the buffet restaurant *Many people missed the outdoor bbq due to not seeing it and poor signage to locate spa etc * Limited toilets for a resort of this size *Sign facing the wrong way for 16+ restaurant so families came in only to be turned away *water leaking in toilets *cocktail making requires improvement for a 5star resort *Asked to move so the lifeguard could remove the dirty water from right where we sitting then proceeded to whoosh it straight past us. Informed a supervisor and this was dealt with very quickly and apology given. Good points *Spacious large resort *plenty of sunbeds *clean *friendly *relaxed *Great violinists *Majority of staff work very hard and do their best to accommodate with a willingness.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Dear Lozzstarr, We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for choosing Rixos for your recent holiday! We appreciate your constructive feedback which gives us the direction on the areas to improve our services to ensure that our guests have a pleasant stay with us. Please rest assured that your comments have been shared with the team in an effort to improve our service. Therefore, we hope to get another opportunity in the future to deliver on our goal of providing a great overall experience. We would be very happy to have you back in our house to provide you with the most refined hospitality experiences again in Ras Al-Khaimah! Kind Regards, Ahmed Elnawawy General Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Which popular attractions are close to Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Nearby attractions include Boons & Brunch (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sanchaya, BOONS, and Meze.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Rixos Bab Al Bahr have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Rixos Bab Al Bahr offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Rixos Bab Al Bahr have airport transportation?
Yes, Rixos Bab Al Bahr offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Rixos Bab Al Bahr?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Rixos Bab Al Bahr offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.