Where to celebrate Easter

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March / April / May 2013 | Issue - 02
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Magazine
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Pesto and Samakmak
two signature restaurants to experience
Prince of Sea
an exclusive adventure
Where to
celebrate Easter
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Welcome
COO Welco
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Spa
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Victor A. Louis
Chief Operating Officer
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
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Green Living
Contents
Explore | Ras Al Khaimah
Upcoming events
Business Section
Green living
Interview with GM
Listings
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Welcome to the second edition of Explore Ras Al Khaimah – the official magazine of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development
Authority (TDA).
For those of you who are unfamiliar with us, we’re your go-to guide to Ras Al Khaimah, bringing you exciting news
and reviews along with valuable insights into how you can make the most of this rising emirate.
In February 2013, we wished Pesto happy first birthday! Located on Al Qawasim Corniche, Ras Al Khaimah’s first premium
stand-alone Italian restaurant is helmed by talented Sicilian chef Giuseppe who introduces his authentic Italian dishes
to Ras Al Khaimah residents and visitors. You can read more about his fragrant food and also learn how to recreate your very
own Italian experience at home in this issue. Not to be outdone, you’ll also find a review and recipe from Al Hamra Palace
Beach Resort’s newest addition Samakmak, a seafood restaurant of note.
Experience | Ras Al Khaimah
Adventure
Spa Reviews
Palace Reviews
Restaurant Reviews
Dear friends,
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We’ve plenty of adventures on hand too what with micro lights, luxury gullet yachts and horse riding, along with the perfect
post-activity recovery: a pampering spa treatment as well as an interview with Mr. Mohab Ghali, Country Manager,
Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Worldwide.
Because it’s always good to mix a little business with pleasure, we’re pleased to introduce our brand new business section
to you, packed with interesting stats and facts.
A subject matter very close to our hearts is the environment which is why in our dedicated Green Living section you can
learn all about our Clean the Beach operations.
Be sure to look out for our latest promotions and don’t forget to arm yourself with the useful listings and contact numbers
in the magazine. We’ve done all the hard work for you. All you have to do is sit back, soak up the sunshine
and enjoy what we have in store for you.
Enjoy | Ras Al Khaimah
Chef’s Review
Promotions
Useful contact details
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Explore, Experience and Enjoy Ras Al Khaimah!
Victor A. Louis
www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com
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March - May 2013 | Explore Ras Al Khaimah
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Twice as Nice
With comfortable rooms and a fantastic rooftop pool, topped with a warm and efficient
welcome, you’ll be hard pushed to find a more convivial stay anywhere than at
The DoubleTree by Hilton.
Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth you’ll appreciate the
legendary welcome gesture when you check in. Chances are you’ll
succumb to the warm and meltingly good chocolate chip cookie
too – we did! The check-in is so slick and swift that you won’t even
have a chance to finish the moreish snack that you’re handed, but
you can always save it for later.
Situated a stone’s throw away from Ras Al Khaimah’s Free Zone,
The DoubleTree is largely aimed at professionals seeking short
and long term stays for work; as such the hotel means business.
Realising that business executives don’t have all the time in the
world, the service here is taken up a notch. Speedy assistance and
business facilities aside – there are a variety of different sized
conference and meeting rooms that can be booked – the hotel
is also a great destination for families seeking an affordable break.
We discovered this when we were shown to our suite with its own
separate lounge area, complete with a sofa that can be folded out
into a bed that sleeps two and sliding doors to completely shut
them off from each other. The clever use of space in these rooms
also means that there are two separate flatscreen televisions, one
in each room, so there’s no arguing over the remote control. Suites
make up approximately a third of the hotel’s 126 rooms
and also come equipped with a small kitchenette with tea
and coffee making facilities. With the hotel providing a free shuttle
service to the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa just down the
road, complete with complimentary kids club access, families can
enjoy all the benefits of a beach holiday, while also being within
walking distance from the malls.
room, all decorated in twinkling blue mosaics. Breakfasts are served
in Podium, a smart red accented restaurant complete with cooking
stations meaning your eggs are prepared exactly how you like
them. The super strong espressos, meanwhile, will give you enough
of a buzz to tackle the day ahead.
Whether for business or pleasure, a family break or a
long-term home away from home, The DoubleTree by
Hilton is practical, propitious and proficient.
When you lay eyes on the rooftop pool, however, you may not be
able to drag yourself away. Stylishly decked out in interestingly
shaped white wicker chairs, the pool area has a distinct Jetsons
vibe. It also affords one of the best views of the city with the Hajar
Mountains looming up impressively from the one side and the
Hilton’s lush green garden that connects The DoubleTree to the
Hilton hotel on the other. It’s hardly surprising that this is the
regular venue for one of Ras Al Khaimah’s hottest pool parties
in town: at the weekends, well known DJs hit the decks so that
merrymakers can toast the sunset, meet and mingle. They serve
great bar snacks here too from spicy calamari with a duo of dips
to an array of smooth smoothies: the ginger mania with apple,
banana and mango is particularly zingy.
Another area offering spectacular city views is the light and bright
workout studio with huge windows where they hold regular yoga
and Zumba classes. You’ll locate this in the spa and gym area just
a few steps down from the pool. The 24-hour gym means that
stressed out insomniacs can work out at any time of the day, while
the soothing spa comes complete with a Jacuzzi, steam and sauna
www.doubletree3.hilton.com
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Upcoming events - March
Upcoming events - March
Camel Riding - Banyan Tree Al Wadi
Go for a enjoyable ride on a camel and see if you can spot the
Easter Bunny in the desert. 4pm – 4:45pm and 5pm – 5:45pm.
Dhs110 per adult, Dhs75 per child.
* Prices are subject to 10% service charge.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 7777 / www. banyantree.com /
[email protected]
Archery Egg Shootout Competition - Banyan Tree Al Wadi
Try your luck at archery if you can hit the egg, each egg will have
a value of a treat that you will receive at the end of the activity.
8:30am – 9:30am. Dhs250 per adult and Dhs110 per child.
[email protected]
Kids Club - Banyan Tree Al Wadi
March 2013
Kidz Paradise - Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
There’s something special happening in our Kidz Paradise club this
summer. Your little ones will be spoilt for choice with 2 floors of
indoor play space and a kids shaded pool. Dhs75 per day.
Or join us for the Easter buffet and easter egg hunt. Only Dhs90.
(9am until 8pm). Don’t forget Monday’s in our kids cinema from
6:30pm to 8:00pm, Dhs30 per child. We are celebrating Earth Hour
on March 23 from 9am until 8pm. For further information please
contact Kidz Paradise.
T: +971 (0)7 228 8844 / www.rasalkhaimahresort.hilton.com /
[email protected]
Celebrate the fun of Easter - The Cove Rotana Resort
Spend Easter Celebration with your Family and Friends with us;
enjoy appetizing and freshly prepared delicious brunch at our well
known restaurant Cinnamon on 29th and 31st of March from
12:30 pm – 4pm.
The buffet starts from AED 135* with soft drinks and water;
for AED185* have the benefit of our buffet with regular beverages.
For AED210* indulge the buffet with premium beverages.
We have more for you with our live performing band while
enjoying your meal. While you are enjoying the entertainment,
we take care of your little ones with fun and excitement at our
Egg Hunting and Face Painting corner. *Prices are subject to 10%
service charge.
T: +971 (0)7 206 6000 / www.rotana.com/thecoverotanaresort /
[email protected]
Easter Egg Hunt - Zahara’s Restaurant + Terrace - Al Hamra Golf Club
Easter Egg Hunt. Sat 30th Mar 12pm to 5pm. Live band. Children’s
hunt around golf club, bouncy castle, face painter, chocolate
fountain. Buffet for adults & kids. Dhs120 adult / Dhs60 child
(aged 6-12 years). T&C Apply.
T: + 971 (0)7 244 7474 (Ext 2) / www.alhamragolf.com /
[email protected]
Bin Majid Beach Resort - Oasis Restaurant
A delicious brunch buffet is waiting for you to celebrate Easter
in style. Dhs125Net per person, including soft drinks.
31st March, 2013.
T: 971 (0)7 244 6644 / www.binmajid.com / [email protected]
Iceland Water park - Snow Castle
Grand Easter Ball 2013, March 31st from 7pm onwards. Only
Dhs220 for adults and Dhs100 for children. Dance and dine with
your family and friends in a red carpet arrival. Exciting prizes for the
best dancing, best couple and best dressed. Live band to serenade
you with your favourite music.
T: Toll Free 800 WOWRAK ( 969725) / www.icelandwaterpark.com /
[email protected]
BBQ picnic day out - Banyan Tree Al Wadi
Entertain the little ones with an exciting lineup of fun and
educational activities at our Kid’s Club. From delightful arts and
craft-making lessons, hands-on egg decorating to learning about
the fascinating wildlife, there is never a dull day for the children.
After a tiring day out, whet their palates with a mouthwatering
barbeque organised at the activity centre. Easter Sunday
12.30pm – 3pm. * Prices are subject to 10% service charge.
[email protected]
Acacia hotel - Al Nakhla Restaurant
Enjoy a special Easter brunch buffet. Dhs125Net per person,
including soft drinks. 31st March, 2013.
T: + 971 (0)7 243 4421 / www.binmajid.com /
[email protected]
Mangrove Hotel - Rainbow Restaurant
Bring your family and friends and delight in our Easter brunch
buffet. Dhs125Net per person, including soft drinks.
31st March, 2013.
T: + 971 (0)7 233 7733 / www.binmajid.com /
[email protected]
Easter Brunch - Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort
What better place to celebrate Easter than with Casa Hotels
and Resorts! Our Easter brunch will help your special occasion
to be even better as you enjoy Bubbly on arrival and our Live Band.
Enjoy Kids Activities, a Treasure Hunt for kids or dance the day away
with our In-House DJ. Packages from Dhs150.
T: +971 7 206 7222 / www.casahotels.com / [email protected]
Kids and parents will take part in a day of fun filled activities,
with face painting, coloring, egg decorating and egg hunting
around the playground. 2pm-5pm. Dhs100 per child.
[email protected]
Bin Majid Beach Hotel - Al Rahala
celebrate Easter with us with our Easter brunch buffet. Dhs125Net
per person, including soft drinks. 31st March, 2013.
T: + 971 (0)7 235 2233 / www.binmajid.com / [email protected]
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Business Section
Business Section
From January to December 2012, the total number of visitors to Ras Al Khaimah was recorded at 1,105,191, generating a revenue boost
at almost AED 585.066 (US$ 159.418 million).
Ras Al Khaimah TDA is working on achieving its target to increase the hotel room inventory to 10,000 hotel rooms by the year 2016
compared to 3,000 hotel rooms in the year 2012. With various hotel openings to come, of monumental significance is the soon to be
opened Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah in Al Hamra. Not only is this the first time the prestigious branch has ventured into the UAE,
the palatial splendour of the 349-room property is set to capture the world’s attention with the same verve as Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
The main visitor source markets to Ras Al Khaimah were UAE, Germany, Russia, Czech Republic and Ukraine. Germany is the strongest
global market bringing in more than 295,926 visitors followed by the United Arab Emirates with 302,516 visitors and Russia with 165,594
visitors.
Then there’s the supremely stylish 632-room resort Rixos Bab Al Bahr, also due to open this year, followed by the 484 - key
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort, Marjan Island, scheduled to open in 2014 and the 2015 opening of the 442-room Crowne Plaza
on the Al Marjan Islands.
The affordable luxury destination of Ras Al Khaimah received great results for the year 2012, which we would like to share with you.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Rixos is the first “All inclusive” property of this magnitude in the UAE. Offering 632 rooms and
suites, the resort is scheduled to open its doors in Q4 2013 at an inclusive luxury environment
and incentive travel venue that includes 14 multi dining food and beverage outlets, a signature
Rixos Royal Spa with Turkish Hammam, a Kid and Teen’s club, a Show Amphitheatre and a Night
Club.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
It marks the entry of the luxury brand of Hilton
Worldwide in the UAE. Waldorf Astoria
Ras Al Khaimah offers 349 luxurious rooms and
suites, 10 restaurants and bars and leisure
facilities featuring a 600 meter beach, 2 outdoor
swimming pools, Spa and Fitness Club.
DoubleTree by Hilton Al Marjan
Scheduled to open early 2014, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort,
Marjan Island will feature 484 rooms, two pools, a kids club, a health club and spa,
watersports facilities as well as two restaurants, a lobby lounge and two bars.
Crown Plaza Resort Ras Al Khaimah
Offering 442 rooms, Crowne Plaza Resort Ras Al
Khaimah is scheduled to open in 2015.
The resort will feature indoor souk, nursery, 6 meet
ing rooms, spa and fitness facilities
as well as 9 food and beverage outlets, including
an all-day dining restaurant with show
kitchen, an alfresco dining terrace, a cigar loung
e, two coffee shops, a pool bar, traditional bar
and nightclub.
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Adventure - Jazirah Aviation Club
Adventure - Prince of Sea
Come fly with me
Full Sail ahead
The Top Gun theme tune will flash through your mind as you prepare to take off for a dazzling, dizzying experience
at the Jazirah Aviation Club.
Take to the alluring Arabic Sea on board the UAE’s one and only luxury gullet yacht, the aptly named
Prince of Sea.
With a roar of the engine, you secure your headphones and take
a deep breath as you start moving along the tarmac. Suddenly,
after just a few metres, the microlight rises and before you can yell
‘Maverick!’ you are flying. It feels sensational.
elements, and the other – which we were in – have
a simple stick and rudder control, very similar
to a normal aircraft, with an enclosed cockpit.
Having been met on the ground by the charming Captain Amith
Pillai, I’d been fully briefed before taking to the skies. Captain Amith
even greeted me with an exaggerated military pilot’s salute which
had me giggling like a school girl and made the whole experience
that much more authentic. With three impressive hangars holding
over 50 microlights, gyrocopters and powered paramotors of
various models and makes, wannabe pilots as well as those along
for the ride are spoilt for choice. I was happy when we walked
towards a cheery yellow model, glistening in the sun like a giant
canary. Yellow feels like a safe colour.
You won’t believe how sensitive these sticks are until you’ve shifted
one yourself! When Captain Amith invited me to go up, I was not
prepared for how swiftly the nose would shoot upwards into the
sky. We went from being level to what felt like a 90-degree angle
in less than a second: exhilarating and stomach churning!
Follow in the steps of Ahmed bin Majid, one of the greatest
navigators of all times to revel in an exceptional day out. Born
in Ras Al Khaimah, the intrepid sailor revolutionised navigation
through several inventions and innovations. Now Prince of Sea
is inviting you to experience a totally unique sailing experience
on its stylish two-mast sailing motor yacht.
experience, guests are also all encouraged to lend a helping hand
when it comes to lifting the sails. There’s a great sense of teamwork
and camaraderie when the captain appoints one of you to shout,
“one, two, three,” while everyone tugs together to get the sails
soaring. It’s a real ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ moment and the
Prince of Sea looks even more regal when it’s sailing at full mast.
When you’ve lived in the UAE for a while, it’s easy to become
a little spoilt. Speedboats? Tick. Yachts? Been there, done that.
Super yachts? Yawn. So to be honest we were a bit blasé about
spending yet another sunny day at sea on yet another boat. How
wrong we were! Because Prince of Sea is not just any yacht. Decked
out for unparalleled fun, there are so many activities in which
to partake that the day will fly past you quicker than the wind
changes direction. This is one vessel you won’t want to abandon.
Next up is a demonstration by a muscly young man on how
to body slide. The concept is similar to a zip wire, only you’re
immersed in the sea instead of hovering above it. Your challenge?
To try and pull yourself out of the water using every single
stomach muscle you possess, as opposed to just letting it drag
you merrily along. It’s a lot harder than it looks, but even if you
don’t master it, it’s still heaps of fun.
While you’ll need to have a head for heights there is nothing to fear:
these flying machines may look a little fragile but they’re incredibly
tough. Not only is microlighting the fastest growing recreational
sport in the world, it is also one of the safest.
Your flight will also give a whole new meaning to the term
“birds-eye” view. You’ll cross Marjan Island where they’re building
the Real Madrid theme park, followed by Al Hamra Palace Resort,
the Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach and the marina. On your
return you’ll spy dozens of bright white flamingos in a wetland
reserve – it’s encouraging to see an unspoiled conservation area
aiding the breeding of local wildlife.
Your aerial sequences may not look as thrilling as they are in the
movies but they certainly feel like they are. Back ton terra firma
after your stint in the sky, the only thought running through your
head will be: ‘When can I do it all again?”
It stands to reason that the
Jazirah Aviation Club is extremely
popular with those wanting to earn
their Sport Pilot certificates. LSA and
Microlight Pilot Permits follow a syllabus
approved by the General Civil Aviation
Authority of UAE with training consisting
of two phases, ground school training which
is 25 hours, as well as flying which is 20 to 25
hours. This includes solo
and dual flying and a pre –solo flight check along with
a final handling test before a permit is issued. The approximate
overall cost is around AED20,000.
Where else in the world will you find a Turkish built
boat with an all-Egyptian crew that has gadgets and
gizmos that include a swing, a body slide, banana
boat rides, jet skiing, wakeboarding and fishing?
You’ll be welcomed onboard the sleek wooden yacht by the smiley
energetic crew and encouraged to make yourself at home while
exploring its impressive facilities. With seven slick bedrooms
downstairs, the yacht also offers fantastic overnight experiences
for you and a group of friends.
Before lunch, there’s the opportunity to go snorkelling
at Al Marjan Island. Alternatively you could always lie back on one
of the mattresses on deck and soak up the rays as the anchored
yacht gently sways you to sleep. A varied spread of food includes
fresh fish, chicken curry and plenty of salads to keep you fortified
for the rest of the activities ahead – don’t forget you can still
wakeboard, jet ski or be pulled along on a banana boat, a tube
or a big maple, as well as partake in a spot of fishing. We told you
that the potential to play is endless!
Its generous proportions can, in fact, accommodate up to 75
people for full day, sunset or dinner cruises. With the music cranked
up after the sun sets, this is the perfect party boat and is also
a sought after venue for weddings. Already married? You could
always use it as an excuse to renew your vows!
The fun begins as soon as you climb up the steep ladder to alight
the boat. The crew will guide you to a nifty rope swing which they’ll
then manipulate so that you fly out over the sea and then across
the boat before they drop you down to dip your toes into the water.
This is just the start of your ‘free as a bird’ adventure.
Ideal for all ages, kids will love dressing up in sailor’s outfits
and being shown how to steer the boat. A completely interactive
But the club also offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for
holidaymakers or day-trippers to see Ras Al Khaimah from a whole
new angle, with prices starting from as little as AED150 for a short
spin. What’s more, the instructor on hand will offer guidance and
encouragement throughout the flight so that towards the end
of it – but only if you want to – you’ll be allowed to take over
the controls and assume the role of honorary pilot.
There are two types of microlight aircraft.
One is derived from hang-glider technology
operating the weight-shift and usually open to the
Ideal for family day outs, corporate gatherings, team building
events, school sailing courses, birthday parties or simply a special
ocean odyssey, Prince of Sea will sweep you off your feet.
Tel: +971 (0)7 244 6416
E-mail: [email protected]
www.jac-uae.net
Tel: +971 (0) 50 627 1640
E-mail: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/princeofseaemirates
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Adventure - Ras Al Khaimah Country Club
Spa reviews - The Cove Rotana
Beachside bliss
Welcome to the
For a thoroughly comprehensive massage combining Asian and European massage techniques along
with Chinese pressure points, look no further than the spa at The Cove Rotana.
Ras Al Khaimah Country Club!
Bodylines fitness and leisure club offers a fully equipped
gymnasium leading out to the pool area. Aside from
cardiovascular and weight training there are also offer regular
fitness classes. Inside the spa you’ll find a sizeable Jacuzzi as well
as steam and sauna rooms and seven compact massage rooms.
The focus here is on good service and effective treatments as
opposed to over-the-top luxury.
The Ras Al Khaimah Country Club offers a world of fun, which is not only close to nature but is close to the rich Arabian culture
that has helped to shape our Emirate.
We are pleased to welcome hotel guests, local residents and expatriates to our exclusive Ras Al Khaimah Country Club, which is located
in the middle of a nature reserve, just a few steps away from BanyanTree Al Wadi, the finest desert resort in the area.
Here, we offer you and your children the opportunity to learn horse riding by some of the best riding instructors in the country at the
Ras Al Khaimah Horse Riding school, which is part of Ras Al Khaimah Country Club. Together with your family, you can enjoy lunch
or dinner in our restaurant and bar, or try our swimming pool and horse riding arena.
The Rotana signature massage is a distinctive holistic massage
incorporating a range of styles with the aim of soothing and easing
muscular tension and improving blood circulation. For a resort
of this size with plenty of steep hills to navigate on foot – a great
workout in themselves – the prospect of loosening up tight
muscles was a welcome one.
We like to think that our beautiful Ras Al Khaimah Country Club offers you the ultimate outdoor experience in our beautiful Emirate
of Ras Al Khaimah.
One of the romantic experiences are our horse and camel and sunset rides. Watch as the sun sets and night sets in, from your horse.
Experience the full wonders of nature, in the wild beauty of the desert.
For spa aficionados who like strong massages that really work your
muscles, this treatment is as effective as a sports massage. You’ll
select from a choice of oils and then lie back for a rubdown worthy
of a professional football player. These are sweetly scented
aromatherapy oils as opposed to Ayurvedic oils so you don’t
have to worry that you’ll emerge smelling like a lamb
rogan josh!
www.rotana.com/thecoverotanaresort
A Private Horse Ride for 45 min is only Dhs675 per person or Dhs725 per couple. Or try Desert Hacking for 45 min (7 years & older)
at only Dhs150.
For our younger guests Pony Rides are 20 minutes (2 - 8 years) and cost Dhs80. Moonlight Rides with group are 90 minutes
(12 years & older) for Dhs500. Sunset Desert Ride is weekdays only, 2 hours and costs Dhs350 per person.
A Camel Ride with a group is 45 min (2 guests/camel) Dhs110 per person and Dhs75 per child. A Private Camel Ride is 1 hour (2 guests/
camel) Dhs225 per person and Dhs305 per couple. A Camel Ride & Sunset Drink is 45 minutes (2 guests/camel) Dhs350 per couple,
Dhs180 for an additional person and Dhs125 per child. A private Camel Ride & Sunset Drink is 45 min (2 guests/camel) Dhs550 per
person or Dhs700 per couple.
We look forward to welcoming you to our desert world.
Our horses and camels are available for you to experience the ultimate in desert experiences.
For all your reservations and queries please contact:
Tel: +971 (0) 56 706 4884 / +971 (0) 56 706 4774 I Email: [email protected]
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Penetrating deep into the muscles and the tissue, any sign of
stiffness from long beach walks – they have 600 metres of pristine
sand here – will swiftly evaporate. With firm strokes flowing
rhythmically to stimulate circulation and iron out knots,
my therapist immediately identified a ball of twisted tension
in my left shoulder and steadfastly got to work on it.
You’ll veer between stages of pleasurable pain and induced states
of utter relaxation. One minute all your senses are fully heightened
and the next you’ll be snoring away – which is exactly what you
want from a massage.
The Rotana’s signature massage will leave you with your spirits
soaring and your body both stabilised and stimulated. You’ll feel
so limbered up in fact that you’ll
be ready to hit the gym!
Green living - Cleap up the beach
Green living
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
cleans up in Emirate
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah / Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Resort & Spa / Double Tree by Hilton
The Blue Energy Committee has recently been involved in a community activity to help
underprivileged students from the Philippines by sending study materials , toys and other
essential kids stuffs. With the help of Rak Free Trade Zone community and the people in
the city near Hilton Ras al Khaimah, Dhs1800 was collected and suppliers were bought
and sent overseas to support Filipino community.
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority was excited to participate for the first time in the “UAE Clean Up Campaign 2012,”
organised by the RAK Free Zone and the Emirates Environment Group (EEG).
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah were proud to organise a ‘Day with
Special Needs Children’ ,for those who really needed some
intention and love from us all.
The children and their parents were brought to the resort
for a day of smiles and activities.
Donation during summer
Clothes from team members were collected and given to less fortunate
people in an underdeveloped area in Ras Al Khaimah. The clothes were
washed, pressed and packed and then divided into male, female and
kids items in each parcel. It was an overwhelming experience for the
entire team whom witnessed their positive contribution on other
people’s faces.
As part of the Hilton’s commitment to sustainability projects and
protecting the environment, Kids are tought the value of recycling.
One such example is utilising palm tree leaves as an effective method
for car park shading.
Hilton Al Hamra Golf & Beach Resort
Victor Louis, Chief Operating Officer
of Ras Al Khaimah TDA said:
“We are proud to part of the
environment sustainability
initiative, UAE Clean Up Campaign
2012, for the first time.
He also promised to carry on the
good work: “We will continue
adopting sustainable practices
in tourism and hospitality sectors”
he said.
A dinner was hosted in the le Chalet garden with accompanying goodie bags,
culminating in the team handing over a cheque of Dhs15000 to the Orphanage.
A true Blue Energy success.
The Cove Rotana Resort
The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah team was pleased to spend valuable time at the
‘Specialized Center for Special Needs’ on December 10, 2012.
Twenty employees from different backgrounds and departments spent a fun packed and
giving day interacting with the kids. One of the principle pursuits focused on painting the
activity room.
The children happily interacted with the team and enjoyed a lavish buffet that was followed
by a surprise Santa Claus appearance, who distributed gifts and candy bags for everyone.
We were pleased that 235 team members from 11 hotels, resorts
and different tourism entities in the Emirate, came to help us clean
up our beautiful land. It united the community and brought us
altogether to help save the planet. More than 2,000 bags
of garbage and 6,000 kg of waste were collected, by over 1,000
participants.
On 17th of November the Hilton Al Hamra Fort Team hosted children of the Al Rahmah
Orphanage, as part of the Global Week of Service. Greeted by the Blue Energy Team,
the children were led to a host of activities including a bouncy castle, face painting,
volleyball, beach activities and mini golf.
The Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach,
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, The Cove Rotana Resort & Spa,
Bin Majid Beach Hotel, Bin Majid Beach resort, Acacia Hotel, Al
Hamra Village Golf & Beach Resort, Al Hamra Beach Palace Resort,
The Mangrove Hotel and Iceland Waterpark were among
the participants, and were delighted to be part of this sustainable
initiative.
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Royal Residences
Fancy a stint at being king and queen of the manor? You’ll be forgiven
for pretending you’re blue blooded as you head up the driveway
of this authentic looking palace.
You can’t miss Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort. The colossal
structure rising upwards from the sand into Ras Al Khaimah’s
perpetually clear blue skies is visible from miles away.
Not only is it gigantic, it is also hugely impressive.
Both traditionally Arabic and strikingly modern,
innovative etching and casting techniques mean that
traditional patterns are an essential factor of the elaborate
façade. Round, square, cylindrical and rectangular shapes
are cleverly balanced to give the structure its imposing
shape. With horseshoe arches and scalloped turrets,
the sand coloured building is nothing short of spectacular.
As one would expect from a palace, all the rooms
are massive and come with sweeping sea views.
They don’t all have balconies though so be sure to request
one in advance if you really want to soak up the sea breeze
caressing the Arabian Gulf from the comfort of your own
room.
Surveying the scene from on high, you’ll also appreciate the
bright green, well-groomed lawns alongside the resort’s new
tennis courts. Big enough for a game of football, the grassy
area houses an array of swings, slides and seesaws to keep
the kids happy when they’ve eventually tired of the hotel’s
swimming pools and beach. There are two large heated
pools, ideal for those with thin blood. Charming lifeguards
will not only administer to your needs, they will also
anticipate them, from laying out fresh towels for you,
to ensuring you have exactly the right amount of shade
and bringing a baby exercise saucer to keep your tot happy
without you even asking. All that’s left for you to do is to
lie back and enjoy the view! Those after a more refreshing
swim will do well to dive into the crisp sea. Brilliantly clear,
you’ll be able to admire the graceful little fish swimming up
alongside you.
The management have worked hard to create a chic,
comfortable beach – all 250 square metres of it – with an
array of different seating options from regular sun loungers
to canopied beds with sheaths of white fabric billowing
romantically around them. Unsurprisingly this area is called
the White Bar and as the sun starts to slip down into the
ocean, DJs take to the decks. It has a real Café Del Mare vibe
about it which on weekends turns into full-blown parties
known as Amasi Beach.
A relatively new concept, Amasi Beach has really shaken up
the music scene in the emirate, hosting an eclectic range of
local and international DJs playing house,
dance and funk. Aside from guests being
treated to chilled out beats, on the area
behind the DJ stand and sandy dance
floor you’ll encounter a true to life
miniature Arabic village will a colourful
selection of local arts and crafts on sale.
There are also a number of stands serving
tasty food to refuel revellers with enough
energy to dance the night away. Not to
be missed on the food front is
Samakmak where you can enjoy
baskets of lip-smackingly fresh fish.
What’s a beach resort without a great
seafood restaurant, after all?
Whether you’re a family with kids in tow – they
offer very reasonably priced babysitting
services – a couple seeking a romantic break
or a group of friends seeking fun in the sun,
Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort really does have
something for everyone. You’re also guaranteed
to return home with fabulous photographs
of your ‘Palace in the Sand.’
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Chef’s Recipe - Pesto Restaurant
The soul of Sicily
The aromatic flavours of Sicily have been imported to Pesto thanks to Chef Giuseppe’s
wonderfully authentic cuisine.
Sicily is renowned for its swoon-worthy food. The fertile island
comes with an abundance of quality olive oil to nourish your soul
and make your skin supple. Then there are the lemon trees that
perfume the sultry night air, and the rich pistachio nuts – originally
taken to the island from Arabia in the 9th century – that are used
liberally in both sweet and savoury dishes. And, surrounded as it is
by the ocean, don’t forget the frutti di mare – the fruit of the sea.
Sicilian-born chef Giuseppe has brought both his wealth
of knowledge and his passion to Ras Al Khaimah’s Corniche,
delivering authentic and inventive food alongside the Arabian Sea.
At Pesto you’ll dine like a Sicilian and sink your teeth into meaty
fish dishes, light, crispy pizzas, colourful antipasti platters and salty
savoury focaccia bread.
First up is the antipasti platter that arrives looking like a work
of modern art with four completely different, but equally
spectacular items, each taking up a corner of the plate. The tuna
piedmont style is thin layers of tuna draped over a round mound
of iceberg lettuce and dramatically drizzled with a mustardy
mayonnaise. Trying to outshine this fish ensemble is the smoked
Pizza Frutti di mare
salmon and tuna sashimi with anise-flavoured fennel. Meanwhile
the mussels coated in breadcrumbs taste as if they’ve only just left
the ocean while the mozzarella and baby tomato salad with rocket
leaves lend refreshment to the dish. Generously portioned with
a cacophony of brilliantly contrasting flavours, this is one to share
– and to return for. It’s even better when accompanied by chef’s
signature focaccia with sweet roasted red onions and crispy beef
bacon sprinkles.
Chef Giuseppe Randazzo
Loosen your belt, take a deep breath and get ready for the next
dish: the multi-hued pizza fruitti di mare. We’d watched it being
painstakingly prepared in an authentic pizza oven downstairs so
we knew before it even arrived how delicious it was going to be.
With tender squid, prawns and mussels – the latter still in their
shells – garnished with a smattering of flat-leaf parsley and
oregano, it’s easy to imagine you’re in the Mediterranean. When
you sit back and admire the sea view before you, it’s even easier to
be transported to Italy. The superbly stylish setup with its
expansive wooden deck and atmospheric lighting all help to
achieve a smart but laid back holiday vibe.
Why I chose this dish
I am from Sicily and my dishes are authentically Sicilian. I love the fresh flavours of the
sea and fruiti di mare is a famous and favourite Italian staple. Pesto has a wonderful
position on the seashore so I want to create dishes that suit the setting while also
conjuring up the idea that you are in the south of Italy.
Buon appetito..
You’ll find yourself feasting deep into the night at Pesto. Chef Giuseppe’s favourite dish is the filletto di salmon mondello.
Marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, pan-fried and served with a topping of garlic, onions, capsicum, zucchini, celery
and cherry tomatoes, it’s a zesty, zealous dish.
You’ll need to undo your belt another notch in order to fit in dessert. The Triogia Pesto, a trio of cannoli with creamy
ricotta and pistachios, a velvety cassata and a fresh fruit salad is definitely worth it: a seductively sweet ending to a magnifico evening.
Ingredients
140ml Tomato sauce
40g Clams
520ml of water
110g Mozzarella cheese
50g Calamari
10g Garlic
50g Mussels
3gm of yeast
30g Baby octopus
30ml of olive oil
8 Shrimps (medium size)
1kg flour
25gm of salt
Directions
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To make the pizza dough, knead the flour, water, yeast, olive oil and salt in the mixer and divide into 220 grams of dough.
Place in the cooler for improving (for fermentation) for a minimum of three hours then roll out with the tips of the fingers
to make pizza base. before placing the toppings on pizza dough need to sauté all mixed seafood in olive with chopped
garlic.
Spread the tomato sauce onto it. Lightly sauté the mixed seafood toppings in olive oil with chopped garlic and place
on top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for approximately seven minutes until it is slightly crispy on the sides and cooked
underneath.
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Restaurant review - SAMAKMAK Restaurant
Chef’s Recipe - SAMAKMAK Restaurant
Catching on
Braised Sea Bream with potatoes and rocket
salad served with tomato sauce
There’s a fresh quality about the design of seafood restaurant Samakmak that you just
know is going to transfer to the food.
Chef Rohan Bastian
In complete contrast to the palatial hotel, Samakmak, a recent
addition to Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort, opts for a cool, laidback
vive: think charming Caribbean wooden beach house
and soothing white nautical-inspired décor.
Not only does Executive Chef Rohan Bastian pride himself
on the straight-from-the-sea fish that they serve, the Arabic bread
is freshly baked on a traditional oven outside, meaning that it is
delivered to your table piping hot.
With all the buzz about overfishing and sustainability, it’s often
difficult to know exactly what is and what’s not acceptable to eat
nowadays, especially given that the Gulf’s one-time favourite fish,
hammour, is now on the endangered list. It’s therefore a relief
to learn that Sea bream is totally fine to consume, which is just
as well as it is Smakmak’s most popular dish.
The Two Bar Sea bream, which likes to hang around the reef at
depths between two and 20 meters, is called Faskar in Arabic.
Prepared with love and care as well as with traditional Arabic flair,
the fish is presented whole, complete with eyes and tail. But don’t
let that put you off as it has been poached to perfection and the
mild, fragrant meat slips of the bone with alacrity.
Arabic flavours shine through courtesy of the sumac, coriander
and cumin in which the fish has been marinated as well as through
the side dish of peppery rocket salad. Served on a bed of braised
potatoes, these are soft and flavoursome. To add extra gusto to the
dish, there’s a side dish of spicy capsicum and tomato sauce.
While this hearty dish is a fully comprehensive one, not all the fish
dishes come with accompaniments so you’d do well to check with
Why I chose this dish
Sea bream is a famous fish found in the Arabian Gulf, Indian and Mediterranean Oceans and the Caspian
Sea. Because it is so prolific, most guests know of this fish and it is popular for its mild flavour.
Importantly, it is not overfished, so it is sustainable – especially the Two Bar Sea bream. Interestingly
the colour of Sea bream changes according to which ocean they originate from.
Samakmak promises to deliver fresh seafood to its guests and to give them a memorable experience.
My Sea bream with potatoes and rocket salad served with a spicy tomato sauce is by far the most
popular dish. I think this is because it has distinctly local flavours. Not only is it authentic,
it is also delicious.
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your waiter when you order. The Snapper, for example, (also on the
‘safe’ list), which is fried until it is golden and attractively presented
in a basket, is delicious – crisp on the outside and flaky within – but
it is not a balanced dish and would benefit from some starch
and a bit of greenery.
To start your meal you’d do well to order the fried prawns, also
served in a paper-lined basket. A generous portion, the plump,
pert prawns are meaty and wonderfully al dente. Aside from the
conspicuous lack of sides with some of the dishes, the portions
here are exceedingly generous so if you share a starter, you’ll still
have room for dessert.
The chocolate molten cake which came recommended is like
a posh Terry’s chocolate orange, only darker, gooier and richer.
Perched above a pool of orange infused sauce, as you crack
open the cake, decadent larvae-like liquid oozes out. It tastes
like Christmas.
• 300g cleaned whole fresh Sea bream
• 8g Sea salt
• 10g Red chilli flakes
• 20g Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Onion chopped
• 1 Tomato deseeded and finely diced
• 1 Bunch of baby rocket leaves.
• 30g Sumac powder
• 3 Potatoes peeled and sliced to 2 cm thick
• 100g Vegetable mirepoix (White onion, leeks, celery)
• l cup Fish stock
• 7g Whole pepper corns
• 40g Tomato paste
• 30g Red and yellow cherry tomato
• 1 Lemon
• 60ml Extra virgin olive oil.
• 5g Cumin powder
• 5g Coriander powder.
• 3 Red, green and yellow capsicum deseeded and diced
into medium sized pieces
• 30ml Fresh lime juice
• 3 Canned, peeled tomatoes
• 1⁄4 Cup tomato juices from can, puréed
Directions
• Take the whole fish and score in three places. Marinade with15 ml lime juice, 8g sumac powder, 6g chopped garlic, cumin, coriander powder,
salt and pepper to taste. Keep aside for about 20 minutes for the marinade to absorb into the fish.
• Mix half the chopped onion and tomato with the rest of the sumac powder and season with salt pepper 10 ml olive oil and place aside.
• Arrange the sliced potato on a baking tray. Spread mirepoix and pepper corns over the potato and then place the fish over the potato
and mirepoix mixture.
• Mix fish stock and tomato paste together pour over the fish and mirepoix until cover fish with stock. Finally, cover the mixture with a baking paper.
• Heat the oven for 220 C and braise the fish in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
• In the meantime take remaining onion and garlic and sautée over medium heat. Add the capsicums and remaining tomato, the peeled tomato
and the tomato juice and cook for 15 minutes. Add chili flakes and season with salt and pepper.
• Mix remaining lime juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper set aside.
• Take out the fish once it is cooked. Arrange the potatoes overlapping each other on the plate and place the braised sea bream over the potatoes.
• Set the rocket leaves on the side and sprinkle with olive oil and lemon.
• Serve with the spicy tomato and capsicum sauce with a grilled half lemon.
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Al Nakhla Restaurant - Friday Brunch Dhs95 – open buffet. Live entertainment.
Kid’s Activities. Theme Nights: Dhs95. Friday- Arabic Night. Saturday B.B.Q Night.
Sunday -Indo-Asian Night. Monday- Italian Night. Tuesday- Mexican Night.
Wednesday- International Buffet . Thursday- Seafood Night - Dhs155. Mothers
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Cinnamon’s Seafood Night - Enjoy all the sea has to offer at Cinnamon’s Seafood
Night. Friday between 7:00pm-11.00pm. Sample flavours of the sea with our
Sumptuous Seafood. Extensive international buffet, live cooking stations. Enjoy our
elegantly decorated interior, or the great outdoors with our starlit terrace – either
way, Cinnamon is a beautiful place to enjoy a casual meal or night out with friends.
Dhs175 Seafood Buffet, Dhs200 with soft drinks, chilled juices and water.
Dhs225* soft drinks, chilled juices, water, additional wines and canned beers.
Dhs275 additional branded wines, draft beers, sparkling wine and spirits. 10%
service charge.
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Breakers Party Time at the Beach - Life’s a party on the beach at Breakers! Every
Thursday at Breakers for an evening of the hottest Latin beat and rhythms from
our talented Latino band! DJ Chadi will have you on your feet all night long.
Tapas Night @ Basilico - Join us at Basilico every Wednesday and enjoy our stunning
setting and food. Take a trip to Spain and enjoy our cuisine while our talented
Latino band play amusing songs from 7pm to 11pm. You don’t want to miss it.
Mother’s Luxury Day! - Surprise the most precious person in the world and take her
to a lovely buffet at Cinnamon with all the family. Enjoy our exciting packages
designed specially for the occasion. International Buffet Lunch for Dhs99 per person. Arabian Night Buffet dinner Dhs139 per person. For every 4 persons Mom goes
FREE! And she gets a Rotana gift voucher for SPA treatment worth Dhs200.
10% service charge. Prior reservation is required. Voucher valid for 3 months.
T&C apply. Offer available March 21st.
Breeze Bar Hoteliers Night! - Every Sunday as we wait on all hoteliers while they enjoy
a fantastic 50% off selected beverages at Breeze Bar, with a valid Hotelier’s ID.
Sunday from 8:00pm to 2:00am with live entertainment.
Cinnamon Seven Wonders of The Cove Rotana! - Enjoy various theme nights and
pamper your palate: Sunday: Central and Southern American. Monday: Indian.
Tuesday: Barbeque and Live Cooking. Wednesday: Pan Asian. Thursday: Arabian
Night. Friday: Seafood Night. Saturday: North African. Buffet open from 7pm to 11pm.
Breeze Bar - Ladies Night: Mondays 8:00pm to 2:00am. Ladies enjoy complimentary
bubbly all night. Khaleeji Night: Amazing night where you can dance to the rhythms
mixed by our resident DJ, ladies get two bubbly free, every Thursday from 8:00 until
3:00am. Latino Night: Enjoy the best night ever with the Latino band every Tuesday
from 9:00pm until 2:00am. Daily Happy Hour: Every day, excluding Fridays.
25% discount on selected beverages.
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of slow cooked ribs served with green salad, coleslaw and your choice of fries or
baked potato. Dhs75. Monday 6pm – 10:00pm. JUICY MARINATED PRAWNS. Enjoy
a sumptuous platter of prawns cooked in your choice of garlic butter, black pepper,
chilli or coconut and and served with plain or stir fried rice. Dhs90. Every Tuesday
6pm – 10:00pm. ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA. Enjoy this Italian classic made from
freshly prepared pizza dough and toppings. Eat as much as you like from a variety
of toppings to choose from. Dhs70 or Dhs120 per couple.Every Friday 11:00am –
4:00pm. FRIDAY BEACH BRUNCH. Feast on a variety of BBQ and buffet options with
unlimited drinks and sea views. Live band and kid’s activities. Dhs150.
HAPPY HOUR - Fellas, loosen those ties and Ladies slip off those heels, let’s
rendezvous after work for Happy Hour. Enjoy 2 for 1 drinks on any draught beers,
house wines or soft drinks. Every day from 5pm to 7pm. All prices are subject to
10% service charge.
Le Chalet Garden - Exclusive Gazebos - Dine under the stars. Celebrate exclusively inside
a private gazebo at Le Chalet gardens, an ultra deluxe 4-course seafood set menu,
complete with a bottle of selected beverage. Reserve early in this exclusive venue.
Le Chalet Garden - Enjoy brunch every Friday outdoors in the lush green garden
with family and friends as you feast on a selection of BBQ and buffet options, whilst
enjoying breath taking views of the golden beach and turquoise ocean. Sip from the
boat bar as the live band keeps you entertained whilst kids entertainers supervise
and amuse your children in the playground with mascots, face painting and bouncy
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BBQ Brunch Dhs150 unlimited soft drinks and fresh juices. Sparkling Brunch Dhs195
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Feast on a selection of BBQ and buffet options whilst enjoying breath taking views
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BBQ Brunch Dhs150 - unlimited soft drinks and fresh juices. Sparkling Brunch
Dhs195 - unlimited brewed drinks and grape juices. Full Blast Brunch Dhs225
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Thursday Arabic Night - Thursday Arabic Night. Dance the night away with top
Arabic DJs and enjoy a delicious Arabic Barbecue dinner on Thursdays! Watch the
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Venue: Amasi Beach; Beach Party Entrance: Dhs50, FREE for ladies. Special offers
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WHITE BAR ON THE BEACH - Set on the pristine beaches of Al Hamra Palace Beach
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Havana Bar - All Inclusive Nights .Every Thursday in Havana bar: unlimited drinks
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Nafoura Lounge - Chef Sawaf ’s Arabic Sandwiches. Our Chef created some delicious
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Dhs40 meal deal. Taste the Arabic flavour of sandwiches!.
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ITALIAN NIGHT - Enjoy a delicious, mouth-watering Italian buffet. 7pm to 8.30pm
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and samba music. The only Brazilian restaurant in town! Sample Caipirinha cocktails
before ordering Churrasco; all you can eat meat, served rodizio style. A continuous
procession of char-grilled morsels, carried to your table on sword-like skewers. Turn
the coloured wooden signal on your table to green and a team member will appear
with meat cut straight from the rotisserie. Try the Churassco at only Dhs205 every
day from 6:30pm till 11pm.
Promotions: March - Prime Ribs BBQ & Mojitos every Thursday of the month .
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Piaceri da Gustare - Italian Fine Dining, where fine foods meets exquisite service.
Experience an authentic Italian approach and an exciting new menu with modern
flair. Impress your guests with Pappardele flambe in a real Parmesan wheel at your
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as you enjoy al fresco dining overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Sample the delights
of traditional Thai cuisine. Don’t miss the fresh Japanese sushi counter!
Promotions: March - Sushi & Sauvgnon Blanc. April - Songkaran Festival -Thai New
Year and Thai Tea. May - Asian Noodles and Sake.
Al Bahar - Dine al fresco surrounded by palm trees and superb views of the Arabian
Gulf and golden sunsets. Indulge in the new menu or savour a sizzling outdoor
BBQ lunch.
Promotions: March - Chefs Special dish of the week. April - Arabic BBQ set menu
week ends.
Dhow Beach Bar - Sublime service in comfortable surroundings on the beach with
breath taking views of the gulf.
Promotions: March - Salad Promotion - 3 Chef’s special salads.
April & May - 5 bottles of Beer Bucket.
Business Lunch - Podium Restaurant & Lobby Lounge - Business is much easier during
Mangrove Hotel
Noodles Corner Chinese Restaurant - A taste of China in the Middle East - Menu
with Mouth-watering Choices of Chinese dishes, Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian and
Seafood. Daily set Menus for Lunch with Starters, Soup, Main Course, Dessert &
soft beverages from Dhs89. Enjoy live music and free soft drinks with any lunch or
dinner on every Tuesday & Sundays.
Mothers receive 50% discount & complimentary glass of selected beverage upon
arrival.
SIDE WALK CAFÉ - 1- Enjoy Free Choice of beverage and complimentary Wi-fi with
every shisha order in the most chic atmosphere in Corniche. 2-Sidewalk special
package. Enjoy any item on menu for 3 hours with free Wi-Fi for AED 75. 3-Try our
complimentary cookies & cakes with any coffee or drink.
POLO BAR - Happy Hour every day from 6pm to 7pm. 50% discount on every order.
Live music with attractive offers on Wednesdays from 3pm till 12am.
- Private parties available. Mothers receive 20% discount.
BLUE BAR - Friday - Unlimited Drinks Dhs99 with Pool Access. Happy Hour (1for1)
from 5pm - 8pm.
RAINBOW RESTAURANT - Special Friday brunch with breakfast mixed selection of
continental, Arabic chines with unlimited soft beverages for only Dhs110,
- Separate kids buffet with play area. Fun and entertainment every Friday
- Reqular international dinner buffet with hot & cold selection Dhs99 +service charge.
Begin your stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah with our delicious
freshly baked cookie and allow our attentive staff to cater to your every need.
Relax in contemporary accommodation where all the essentials and more are
covered in our modern, stylish guest rooms with an array of amenities to make
you feel at home. View our amenities guide and choose a room that’s right for
you. Each guest room offers stunning views overlooking the Arabian Sea in
Ras Al Khaimah. For a spot of luxury, upgrade to a Suite and enjoy extra space
and special amenities including luxurious bath products. Advance Purchase Rates
from Dhs350. Book online at least seven (7) days prior to arrival. Full payment is
required in advance and the credit card will be charged immediately for the entire
stay. No refunds for changes, cancellation or non-arrival on check-in date.
T +971 (0)7 226 0666 / www.rasalkhaimah.doubletreebyhilton.com /
[email protected]
and beach entrance 12pm- 4pm. Open Buffet, Live Entertainment,Kids Activities.
Mothers receive 50% discount & complimentary glass of selected beverage upon
arrival.
Al Waha Café - All day -Set Menu - 7pm onwards- Dhs99. Set Menu with Sisha - Cold
/ Hot Mezza + Mix Grill + Shisha + S. Bev. Traditional Arabic Singer, Belly Dancing.
Amigo’s - All day Happy Hours 3pm-9pm. Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Sunday & Tuesday Ladies
Night -6pm Onwards - 2 Free Drinks for Ladies. Friday - Test Your Limit,
All You Can Drink Package- 9pm - 12am Dhs150. Mothers receive 20% discount.
Al Rahala - All days - Theme Nights -Dinner Session -Dhs99 -Dinner+Soft Beverages
Red Lion Pub Bar & Sports Bar - Happy Hour on Beers from 5pm to 9pm. Buy 1 Get 1 Free.
T: +971 (0)7 206 7219 / www.casahotels.com / [email protected]
T: +971 (0)7 228 8844 / rasalkhaimahresort.hilton.com /
[email protected]
DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
Bandhan Indian Restaurant - All Day -Set Menu 1pm – 3pm. Friday Brunch with pool
access. Each theme night at Dhs 105 per person. Friday - B.B.Q Night. Saturday - Indian Night. Sunday - International Buffet. Monday - Italian Night. Tuesday - Chinese
Night. Wednesday - Seafood Night. Thursday - Arabic Night.
Al Nakheel Coffee Shop - Belly Dancer + Arabic Singer. Mix Grill and King Prawns
Promo Dhs89. Get 4 Cold Mezze Free.
Zulu’s Bar - Happy Hour on Beers from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Buy 2 Get 1 Free.
Mothers receive 20% discount.
Pura Vida - Brazilian Churrasco - Get immersed in hot flavours, ice cold drinks
Promotions
DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
a rich Lunch in our Podium Restaurant. Only Dhs 95 with non-alcoholic beverages.
For all corporate companies, upon showing staff I.D. available everyday.
Corporate Cup of Coffee - Lobby Lounge - Meet business partners or take coffee ‘to go’
from our vibrant Lobby Lounge. For all corporate companies based
in Ras Al Khaimah,
a 10% discount available with staff I.D. Everyday.
TreeTop Bar “Pool Party “ - Party time at Treetop! Don’t miss the pool party taking
place during the last week of October on the roof. Chatting, drinking cocktails,
enjoy a special view and make this a night to remember! Thursday 28 March,
25 April, 30 May.
T: +971 (0)7 2260666 / www.rasalkhaimah.doubletreebyhilton.com /
[email protected]
Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Every Thursday - Island Dining - Be cast away and escape to our private island. Savour
a quite evening with your loved on the sun-kissed shores of powdery sand and cool
azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, as our chefs whip up a romantic candlelit barbecue
dinner for two under the stars. Open 6.30pm -9.30pm. Dhs295 per person – RSVP.
Valid until 31 March 2013. Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach Island.
Every Saturday - Simply Satay - Sit back and tap your fingers to the lively beats of a
live DJ. Tantalise your taste buds with a wide selection of seafood and meat satay.
Catch the glorious sunset as the golden hues give way to a brilliant star-filled sky.
Open 3pm – 9pm. Dhs200 per person valid until 31 March 2013 (from 1st April
it will be on Fridays and valid until end of May). Sands Restaurant and Terrace.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 7777 / www. banyantree.com / [email protected]
Banyan Tree Al Wadi
Tuesdays & Thursdays - cocktail class - Kick off a decadent afternoon at Samar Lounge
with our mixologist, learn the art of shaking or stirring cocktails and sample your
very own creations. Open 4pm - 5pm. Dhs75 per person. Valid until 31 March 2013.
Samar Lounge.
Thursdays - Arabian night - Camp under the Arabian stars and indulge in freshly
grilled culinary delights amongst the majestic Al Wadi nature reserve. The evening
is filled with entertainment from henna painting to a mesmerising performance
from our resident belly dancer. Open 6.30pm – 9.30pm. Dhs285 per person valid
until 31 March 2013. Khan Zaman.
Kanoun player - sit back with your favourite cocktail and enjoy traditional Arabic
music as a kanoun player plays Arabian resonance fused with Western tinges.
Open 8pm -10pm. Valid until end of May. Moon Bar.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 7777 / www. banyantree.com / [email protected]
Please your little tummies - The Little Chef’s Brunch keeps kids entertained and
shows the Master Chef in your child. Every Friday at Cove Rotana chefs create a
fabulous cooking experience for youngsters. We teach them to prepare fun and
tasty meals, not only to be enjoyed immediately but to take home as well. And
there is a bouncy castle too. Loads of fun activities like face painting, bracelet
making, nail spa that keep little ones busy for hours, so you can relax and enjoy
a peaceful meal. The Cove Family Brunch price is Dhs135 per person. Fridays from
12:30 until 4pm. Live music. Free for children under 6, Kids between 6-12 years old
pay half price. Subject to 10% service charge..
Rooms promotions
Romantic Escape with your loved one to The Cove Rotana Resort-Ras Al Khaimah.
Escape in a room of your choice including buffet breakfast at Cinnamon, couple’s
dinner at Basilico overlooking the Arabian Gulf and pamper yourself in one hour
couple’s Swedish massage. Starting from Dhs1,210 per night.
T&C: 10% service charge. Dinner at Basilico includes food only. Guest should contact
the hotel for dinner reservation. As per limited availability, Couples Massage should be
booked at least 48h prior to arrival. Offer Valid until 31st May, 2013.
T:+ 971 (0)7 206 6000 / www.rotanatimes.com / [email protected]
Your Tee-Off. Test your skills on both of Ras Al Khaimah’s magnificent golf courses,
the Al Hamra Golf Club & Tower Links. Enjoy a two night stay and relax between
rounds at the wonderful Cove Rotana Resort. Rates starting from Dhs1,010 per night.
Rotana Rewards members a further 20% discount on the above mentioned rates and
double their Rotana Rewards points.T&C: Rates are per room per night on double
occupancy for a minimum 2 night stay. Includes buffet breakfast for 2 and 2 rounds of
18-holes of golf per day. Non-golfer replace your round with a 50% discount certificate
on any SPA treatment. 10% service charge. Limited rooms available for this promotion
and not valid during public holidays. The above promotion is not combined with any
other promotion. 15% discount on F&B in all outlets.
2 Complimentary Bubbly per stay at Breeze bar. Offer is valid until 31st May, 2013.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 6000 / www.rotanatimes.com / [email protected]
Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort
Book a deluxe suite at a special discount of 20% on published rates on double
occupancy. Get a FREE UPGRADE to a stunning sea view/golf view 1 bedroom suite!
Inclusions: Buffet Breakfast daily at the hotel main restaurant. Children below 12 years
stay free in parents’ room. Early check-In and Late-Check Out subject to availability.
Valid until 30th April, 2013. Offer must be booked directly with the hotel. Hurry!
Limited rooms available!
T: +971 7 2067 222. www.casahotels.com / [email protected]
Al Hamra Village Golf & Beach Resort
Book standard room at special discount of 20% off published rates and get a
FREE UPGRADE to the Suite! Inclusions: Buffet Breakfast daily at the hotel main
restaurant. Children below 12 years stay free in parents’ room. Early check-In and
Late-Check Out subject to availability. Valid from 1st Feb to 30th April, 2013. Offer
available only if booked directly with the hotel. Hurry! Limited rooms available!
T: +971 7 206 7222 / www.casahotels.com / [email protected]
Consists of both villas and hotel rooms, each with full and unobstructed access to
the beautiful 1.5 kilometres of soft white sandy beach. Garden views and full or
partial sea views of Ras Al Khaimah, enjoy the private balcony of an airy guest room.
Make yourself comfortable in a spacious and contemporary resort suite, offering
a separate living and dining area. Relax on the sofa and surf the web with wireless
internet access. Discover sea views with the whole family from the terrace of a
beach villa. Advance Purchase Rates from Dhs600. Book your stay online at least
seven (7) days prior to arrival. Full payment is required in advance and the credit
card will be charged immediately for the entire stay. No refunds for changes,
cancellation or non-arrival on check-in date .
T: +971 (0)7 228 8844 / www.rasalkhaimahresort.hilton.com /
[email protected]
Acacia Hotel
The perfect place to relax from the stress of modern life. You and your family can
have fun while staying at the hotel. Stay gives you free tickets for two to
Dreamland, free breakfast for two, a beautiful basket on arrival and 30 percent
discount on massage treatments. All these are included when you book a room
starting from Dhs299 for single and double occupancy. T&C apply. Offer not valid
on public Holidays. Subject to availability.
T: Toll free 800 5700 / www.binmajid.com / [email protected]
Mangrove Hotel
Stay in Mangrove Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah and enjoy incredible rates! Standard
Room starting from Dhs349 with breakfast and dinner for 2 guests, 4-course set
menu in Noodles Corner. T&C apply *Offer not valid on public Holidays
* Subject to availability.
T: Toll free 800 5700 / www.binmajid.com / [email protected]
Relax in a spacious and comfortable guest room or suite offering separate working,
seating and dining areas which make an ideal option for families and longer stays.
Relax in front of an LCD TV, work at the desk or surf the web with internet access.
All rooms feature a mini bar and a large bathtub. Get online with wireless internet
access and curl up on an easy chair. Advance Purchase Rates from Dhs300.00. Book
online at least seven (7) days prior to arrival. Full payment required in advance,
credit card charged immediately for the entire stay. No refunds for changes,
cancellation or non-arrival on check-in date.
T: +971 (0)7 228 8888 / www.rasalkkhaimah.hilton.com / [email protected]
Golf in style
Camp under the beautiful canopied ceilings of the exclusive Beachfront Villa or,
tee off at Al Hamra Golf Club. Soothe your post-game hunger at Sands restaurant
and round off the night with a relaxing massage at the award-wining Banyan Tree
Spa. Book the Golf in Style promotion (minimum stay 2 consecutive nights) in the
Beachfront Pool Villa and enjoy daily breakfast and dinner for 2, spa indulgence
(a 90-min spa session for 2 - inclusive of a 60-min massage and 30-min refreshments
& relaxation session - or a round of golf for 2 per stay. Offer is open for bookings
from 9 September 2012 until 18th September 2013. Valid for stays from 9th
September 2012 until 20th September 2013. Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 7777 / www banyantree.com / [email protected]
Magical Arabian Nights
Camp in the tented villas and enjoy a dip in your personal pool. Book the Magical
Arabian Nights promotion and enjoy daily breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children
at Al Waha. Rainforest experience for 2 persons per stay. Daily resort credits worth
Dhs300, to be used for Spa, recreational activities and dining (with the exception
of Destination Dining). 25% off Destination Dining for birthday or anniversary
celebrations (advanced reservation required). Rates starts from AED 1630 * per villa
per night. T&C: Offer is open for bookings until 30th March 2013. Offer is only valid
for stays until 30th April 2013 from Saturdays to Wednesdays.
Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach and Banyan Tree Al Wadi.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 7777 / www banyantree.com / [email protected]
T: +971 (0)7 206 6341 / www.rotana.com/thecoverotanaresort / [email protected]
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Promotions
Promotions
Deluxe Ladies Day Out Indulgence Package - BanyanTree Al Wadi
Succumb to the skilled hands of therapists at our award-winning Banyan Tree Spa
Al Wadi as you awake completely rejuvenated with our signature Rainforest
Experience and lavish treatment pavilions. Tuck into popular Asian and Arabic
cuisine at Al Waha after. To find out more, book the Deluxe Ladies Out Indulgence
Package and enjoy these inclusions: Welcome drink, 90-minute Rainforest
Experience, 90-minute massage session,three-course set lunch at Al Waha
restaurant. Open 9am – 8pm daily. Dhs550 per person. Valid Sundays to
Wednesdays. Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 7777 / www.banyantree.com / [email protected]
Recreation membership- Join our recreation membership and get unlimited
access to the gym, pool and beach with great discounts in our outlets from only
Dhs950 a month. 50% discount on tennis courts membership, 20% discount at
The Spa, 20% discount at Kidz Paradise, 20% discount at restaurant outlet. 20%
discount on rooms based on Best Available Rate.
Gym membership- 3 Months Fitness by Precor® Gym access for Dhs1700 or
Dhs2200 for a couple. Additional benefits including a complimentary consultation
with a fitness instructor and use of shower and locker facilities.
Pools & Beach Access- Have a perfect weekend with family and friends for only
Dhs250 per adult and Dhs125 per child to enjoy access to the beach and pools.
T: +971 (0)7 228 8844 / www.rasalkkhaimah.hilton.com /
[email protected]
A Mother’s Day Treat - BanyanTree Al Wadi
A true Sanctuary for the Senses, pamper Mom this Mother’s Day with a relaxing day
out at our award-winning Banyan Tree Al Wadi Spa. Relax and rejuvenate with
a 90-minute Rainforest experience and 30-minute neck and shoulder massage
session. Unwind in the afternoon after whilst sipping a cup of afternoon tea
at Moon Bar. Dhs450 per person. Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi.
Spa & wellness promotions
The Spa - Hilton Al Hamra Golf & Beach Resort
Sign up for a one month membership and receive the following month free. Single
AED 500; Couple AED 800; Family AED 1000.
T: +971 (0)7 2446666 / www.alhamrafort.com / [email protected]
Bodylines Leisure & Fitness Club - The Cove Rotana Resort
“Early Bird Promotion at Bodylines: There’s no easier way to attain and maintain than
a relaxing massage. Give your body a pampering at Bodylines. Every weekday enjoy
25% discount on the massages between 9am and 12:00pm. Head to the Bodylines
Leisure & Fitness Club reception and ask for the massage of the month! Terms &
Conditions: Offer subject to availability. Discount not applicable on packages. Offer
not valid during weekends (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) and public holidays Not
valid in conjunction with any other promotion.
T: + 971 (0)7 206 6341 / www.rotana.com / [email protected]
20% discount on facial treatments Hydroptimale Treatment, Oxyliance Treatment,
Lift Defence Treatment.
T: +971 (0)7 2446666 / www.alhamrafort.com / [email protected]
Sign up for a one month membership and receive the following month free.
Single Dhs500; Couple Dhs800; Family Dhs1000.
Free use of facilities (sauna, steam and jacuzzi) upon booking of treatments (Worth
Dhs110) + 20 % discount on Massage Treatments 60-minutes and above exclusive
for RAK Residents only.
T: +971 (0)7 228 8844 / rasalkhaimahresort.hilton.com /
[email protected]
Initially they will run 10-11am on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at a cost of Dhs75 per
person. As befits a learning experience they will be a fun and relaxed introduction
to golf. No experience or equipment is necessary. There will also be a Russian
interpreter. Places can be booked by contacting the golf club. Individual lessons
can also be booked with a translator upon availability and request.
T: +971 (0)7 244 7474 / www.alhamragolf.com / [email protected]
The Spa - DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
Stimulate your body with a wide selection of body massages that use sesame oil.
An almond powder dry body scrub follows to improve your blood circulation while
injecting moisture into your skin. Treat your face to a delicious yogurt face cleanser,
and then a refreshing finish. 120-minute treatment and 30-minute refreshments
and relaxation.120-minute treatment includes: Choice of body massage, almond
powder dry body scrub, yogurt face Cleanser, honey orange face massage,
cucumber face mask. Open 11am – 8pm daily. Dhs800 per person.
Early Treats - BanyanTree Al Wadi
Designed to soothe the body through the healing touch of our professionally
trained therapists. Take a well-deserved break from your day to visit Banyan Tree
Spa for an Early Treats Massage and we’ll give you an additional 30 minutes of
indulgence. Purchase a 60-minute massage and 30-minute refreshments and
relaxation and receive a complimentary upgrade to a 90-minute massage and
30-minute refreshments and relaxation. Sundays to Wednesdays. Treatments to be
completed before 4pm. T&C apply. Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi.
Benefits: Valid until 31 January 2014, Unlimited access to championship & par 3
courses, 12 day advanced booking window, Complimentary golf cart, driving range
& fitness facility use. Complimentary 1 hour golf lesson, Access to Banyan Tree
Beach Club - 7 days per week & Al Badia Golf Club Festival City Dubai - 5 days per
week. Fees: Dhs15,000 - Individual / Dhs 22,500 Family. No joining fees apply!
7th RAK Mixed Open - Sat, 23 Mar - 8am tee times. Format: Pairs Betterball
Stableford (1 female & 1 male). Prize presentation buffet. Dhs395 per adult / Dhs245
per junior.
Greg Smith MacMillan Cup - April 2013.Fri, 19 April - 1:30pm Shotgun.
Format: 4 person Texas Scramble. Prize presentation buffet. This is a charity golf day
raising funds for We Are MacMillan Cancer Support.
Dhs400 per adult / Dhs250 junior.
RAK Club Championship - May 2013. Fri, 3 May - Tower Links Golf Club - 10am.
Sat, 4 May - Al Hamra Golf Club - 8am. Format: Individual Strokeplay.
Prize presentation buffet on Day 2. Dhs595 per adult / Dhs395 per junior.
Al Hamra Gymnasium - Membership Benefits: unlimited use of fitness facilities,
20% F&B discount, 10% Pro shop discount, preferred rates for golf lessons & green
fees, Complimentary 30min golf lesson, 50% F&B voucher. Rates: Dhs3,000 Individual 12 months, Dhs1,750 - Individual 6 months, Dhs4,500 - Family 12 months,
Dhs2,500 - Family 6 months, Dhs500 per month.
T: + 9971 (0)7 244 7474 / www.alhamragolf.com / [email protected]
Al Hamra Golf Resort offers to the Russian guests the chance to learn the most prestigious game of all even if you’ve never played before. Sessions, which starts from
14th March, are designed for people who have never played golf before, but would
like to give something new a try while on holiday.
“Feel the Relaxing experience at Acacia Hotel. Standard deluxe Room Dhs585.
10% service charge inclusive of 2 breakfast and Massage of your choice for 50
Minutes.(OZONE SIGNATURE, LOMI-LOMI,SWEDISH MASSAGE). Free Beach Access.
Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.
T: Toll free 800 5700 / www.acaciahotelrak.com / [email protected]
Moisture boost - BanyanTree Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Al Hamra Golf Club - Full Membership
Learn the Art of Golf – Al Hamra Golf Club
O-Zone SPA - Acacia Hotel
The Spa “Unwind from your daily routine and indulge in a revitalizing treatment
by our fully trained therapists. The Spa consists of two massage rooms, a Jacuzzi,
steam room and a roof top pool. Experience the serenity with selection of our newly
introduced treatments that includes Head massage, foot massage, Reflexology
and Chocolate Massage from Dhs150 to Dhs 350. Enjoy a variety of massages from
an Express Back, Neck & Shoulder massage for 30 minutes at Dhs200 to Signature
Oriental massage at Dhs500.
T: +971 (0)7 226 0666 / www.rasalkhaimah.doubletreebyhilton.com /
[email protected]
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa - Watersports activities
Adventure & Sports promotions
Enjoy a range of activities at including jetsking for Dhs175 for 15 minutes,
parasailing Dhs275 for 10 minutes and waterskiing for Dhs200 for 15 minutes.
The hotel also offers microflights for Dhs500 for 15 minutes, flyfishing, sport fishing
and deep sea fishing, donut rides, knee boarding and aboat cruise. Hilton Ras Al
Khaimah Resort & Spa.
T: + 971 (0)7 228 8844 / www.rasalkhaimahresort.hilton.com /
[email protected]
Prince of Sea
Jazirah Aviation Club
Let us invite you to a thrilling adventure on board of our unique yacht
“Prince of Sea”. Feel like a brave navigator, taste our delicious sea food buffet
prepared by our chef, bathe in the azure water of Arabian Gulf close to the virgin
beaches of Al Marjan island. Our crew will keep you entertained. You will spend an
unforgettable holiday experience with the Prince of Sea. Dhs395 per person for Full
day cruise. Dhs295 per person for sunset and dinner cruise.
T: 971 (0)50 372 1772 / 971 (0)50 627 1640 / facebook / princeofseaemirates /
[email protected]
Casa Health Club - Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort
Casa Supersonic Deal. Get 24 sessions of group activities + beach/pool access for
Dhs777 (Valid between 1st of Mar – 31st of May).
T: 971 (0)7 206 7222 / www.casahotels.com / [email protected]
Iceland Waterpark
Ride for FREE! We will give you cash back on your Al Hamra Bus fare! While
traveling with Al Hamra Bus keep your receipt for an exclusive discount at our
counters equivalent to your fare.
Enjoy our FREE shuttle buses to Ice Land! No need to worry about your transport
as we are delighted to bring you to Ice Land Water Park for FREE!
For more information call: 800WOWRAK ( 969725) or book at our Dubai Office 04
256 7313.
Pamper yourself with uninterrupted fun and excitement at Ice Land Water Park with
overnight stay at Acacia Hotel for only Dhs450!
T: + 971 (0)7 244 7699 / www.icelandwaterpark.com / [email protected]
Abra Sunset Cruise - Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Embark on a short romantic cruise and spend late afternoon relaxing in a traditional
Arabic Abra boat that will take you into the Banyan Tree, Ras Al Khaimah Beach bay.
Indulge in a glass of bubbly, enjoy fresh strawberries and cream and watch as the
breath taking Arabian sun dips beyond the tranquil waters. There’s no better way to
spend a romantic evening. Dhs375 per couple, Dhs125 per child 6 –12 years.
Archery range and walking trail - Banyan Tree Al Wadi
The ancient art of archery lives on at our shooting range set amongst tall “ghaf”
trees and sand dunes. Perfect your aim at our range or test your skills in the Al Wadi
nature reserve along the dedicated archery trail, specially designed to provide a
safe and comfortable environment. Open 8am – 5pm. Dhs150 per person, Dhs110
per child 8 –12 years. Activity Centre at the Mews Banyan Tree Al Wadi.
The Al Wadi Experience - Experience nature at its finest with a variety of
adventurous activities. Take part in an exciting and interactive Falcon Show or
explore our 100 hectare Banyan Tree Al Wadi Nature Reserve on horseback. Banyan
Tree Al Wadi is a sanctuary for not just the senses but for many protected species of
animals and wildlife. Book the Al Wadi Experience and enjoy thefollowing
inclusions: Welcome drink, 60-minute Rainforest Experience, Falconry Show or
Horse Riding, non-alcoholic beverages during Falcon show/horse riding. Dhs 350
per person. Valid from Sundays to Wednesdays.
Falconry Show - Take in a magnificent display of falcons, hawks and owls in flight;
a dance of pure elegance and agility. Enjoy an informative talk and display with
various falcons. Participants may even get a chance to hold one of these majestic
birds while experiencing the Arabian sunset with a drink in hand, a harmonious
blend of nature and luxury. Dhs230 per person, Dhs130 per child.
Activity Centre at Banyan Tree Al Wadi.
Have you ever dreamed of flying into the sky and looking down on everybody else?
Indulge your passion with a flight on a micro light aircraft. You can soar without
soaring prices from a 10 minute ride for Dhs150, a 20 minute ride for Dhs220,
30 minutes for Dhs330 or 45 minutes for Dhs495. Or why not try 20 minutes
on a gyrocopter for Dhs300, or 20 minutes on a Delta trike for Dhs250?
You’ll see Ras Al Khaimah from a completely different angle.
T: +971 (0) 7 244 5316 / www.jac-uae.net / [email protected]
Fitness club - Mangrove Hotel
Enjoy a variety of water sports at 20% discount from 9am to 2pm on the published
rate. Excluding Fridays.
Special Membership for only Dhs199. Boost your fitness levels with unlimited access
to the Health club. Treat yourself to a fabulous 10% discount on our best room rate,
20% discount on F&B and free access to the swimming pool.
T: + 971 (0)7 233 7733 / www. binmajid.com / [email protected]
Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club
RAK SAILING ACADEMY : SAILING SCHOOL Keel boat basic course: 8 lesson of 3
hours Dhs980 per person. From 9am to 12pm or from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Dinghy
basic course: 8 lesson of 3 hours at the cost of Dhs880 per person. From 9am to
12.00 am or 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
T: + 971 (0)50 373 5325 / www.raksailingacademy.com / [email protected]
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OXYGEN GYM - Acacia Hotel
Package for 1 Month Membership - Dhs600 offer includes: complimentary Food
vouchers, free beach access, 50% off room rack rate, 10% discount on selected SPA
treatment, 15% discount on F&B, complimentary swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.
T: + 971 (0)7 243 4421/ www.acaciahotelrak.com / [email protected]
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Interview with GM - Mohab Ghali
Meet and greet
We quiz Mr. Mohab Ghali, Country Manager, Hilton Worldwide, on how he juggles four hotels,
the Waldorf Astoria’s grand entry to Ras Al Khaimah and his secret love of cooking.
Will the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah to be the
most luxurious hotel in the region?
Most definitely. The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah’s Moorish
architecture and interior itself is quite spectacular. Furthermore
there’s its location in upscale Al Hamra.
Waldorf Astoria is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark
hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s
namesake, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York.
Mohab Ghali
Country Manager,
Ras Al Khaimah,
Hilton Worldwide
What do you love most about working
in Ras Al Khaimah?
Having opened Hilton Ras Al Khaimah as the first hotel in the
emirate back in 2001, I knew this city would have bigger plans
in the foreseeable future and it’s been a wonderful experience
being part of this growing tourism development.
Even to this day, I still love the journey to work; we don’t have the
traffic and congestion of Dubai so it’s always a short trip to and
from the office. There is a sense of calm in our hotels – most guests
are visitors from Europe enjoying a weeklong break so they are very
much in holiday mode and this vibe is prevalent.
How is Ras Al Khaimah developing to become the
new hotspot in the UAE?
The unmatched natural beauty of Ras Al Khaimah includes
64 kilometres of sandy beaches great for water skiing, scuba
diving and parasailing, mountains in the horizon, vast desert
plains perfect for desert safari, dune bashing and nature watching
and the green belt in the southern region. With a favourable
geographical location convenient for Dubai Airport and being
close to the lively city of Dubai and the friendly welcoming Oman,
it’s easy to travel around with excellent infrastructure. RAK is well
connected to most of the neighbouring countries and other
emirates by air, sea and roads.
There are also several museums, forts and palaces that depict the
emirate’s rich culture and heritage.
Then there’s the first man made island in the emirate, Al Marjan
will feature high end hotels including our new DoubleTree by
Hilton Resort Marjan Island, set to open next 2014.
What type of guests do your current hotels attract
and whom are you targeting?
The hospitality industry and government have successfully
combined efforts to promote Ras Al Khaimah as a global
destination and it is fast becoming one of the region’s top
destinations for both leisure and MICE, primarily for the quality
of its tourism and hospitality industry.
It reached the one million visitors mark back in November 2012
from various source markets including Russia, the UK, Italy, Ukraine,
and Czech Republic, with Germany as its strongest market
followed by the UAE and Russia.
The hotel, scheduled to open at the end of 2013’s second quarter,
will be part of a luxurious development which includes an 18-hole
championship golf course, a 350-metre private white sandy beach,
a number of outdoor temperature controlled swimming pools,
a huge kid’s area with its own swimming pool, a helipad, tennis
courts and water sports activities. There are also ten restaurants
and bars, of which four will offer fine dining in an entirely different
league to what is currently available in RAK and a sleek and
sophisticated spa, making the hotel the ideal location for both
domestic and international guests looking for a secluded oasis
of relaxation.
It is already observed as the signature hotel of this emirate and the
concept is to blend Arabian heritage and modern elegance. This
particular Waldorf Astoria is inspired by palaces in the Arabian
Peninsula so all 346 rooms combine that luxury into spacious
rooms of up to 170 sq meters size, with lavish amenities
and fantastic views of the Arabian Sea.
To capture the MICE marketing, we have a convention centre with
the capacity for 800 delegates, seven spacious boardrooms with
cutting-edge technology and a dedicated events team to compete
internationally to host special events for all occasions.
The incomparable style and impeccable service that comes with
any stay at a Waldorf Astoria goes without saying.
What’s your favourite restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah
and why?
Piaceri da Gustare at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa is the only
Italian fine dining restaurant in the city and the extensive authentic
menu is impressive. The knowledgeable waiters are quick to
suggest dishes that will suit your tastes and cravings. The menu
has all the authentic basics, but seasonal ingredients are also
incorporated into new dishes, so I always look forward to dining there.
What do you do in your spare time?
I’m a regular at the gym and fitness also translates to my weekends
of wake boarding, beach volleyball with family and friends,
and a quick game of football every now and again. I like to stay up
to date with current affairs so I read a lot.
Whilst I do travel for business quite often, I enjoy travelling with
my family especially to Italy and Egypt where my wife and I are
from; the kids enjoy the big family reunions. Not many people
know this but I enjoy cooking too. My favourite part of the house
is the kitchen, and I love cooking while watching TV.
What’s the best part of your job?
That every day is different. I am currently responsible for four very
different hotels as well as two new openings so the requirements
vary according to the different hotels.
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