
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the opening of InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa.
The opening marks the first property for the InterContinental Hotel & Resorts brand in Ras Al Khaimah.
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa features 351 rooms, suites, and private pool villas.
The property boasts six dining venues including Levant & Nar, which offers fine dining catering Levant influenced delicacies with a modern twist; New York-inspired NoHo bar; and the poolside bar ShaSha that serves alfresco bites and frozen cocktails.
Other guest amenities include Planet Trekkers and Teens Club facilities, which are equipped with indoor and outdoor spaces, a separate fitness studio, an outdoor tennis court and separate saunas for male and female.
The resort also offers nearly 1,000m2 meeting venues, including a spacious 360m2 ball room and two large meeting rooms.

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By GlobalDataSpa InterContinental is slated to be added in April this year.
IHG India, Middle East and Africa managing director Haitham Mattar said: “InterContinental Hotels & Resorts have been pioneering luxury travel in new destinations for over 75 years and the undiscovered destination of Ras Al Khaimah couldn’t be more perfect for a new, best-in-class InterContinental resort.
“Ras Al Khaimah’s reputation has grown internationally and has put the Emirate on the world travel map. Its focus on heritage, cultural and adventure activities has a strong appeal to domestic and also international visitors.
“We look forward to welcoming guests to this exquisite property and offer a level of bespoke hospitality that is befitting of the region.”
The five-star property is located just a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport.