The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

All villas include ornate Arabian furnishings and offer terraces with private pools, loungers, and seating areas with desert views.

Kaheela serves breakfast as well as a host of Middle Eastern and Indian dishes. Farmhouse is the property's signature restaurant, focusing on wild meats, homegrown vegetables, and fresh ingredients. Moorish offers a variety of Moroccan favorites with a Mediterranean twist, all to share. Experience outdoor barbecue overlooking the desert at Kan Zaman, or sip a cocktail under the stars at the Moon Bar.

In addition to a fitness center, the standalone spa includes couples' and private treatment rooms, and features an indoor hydrotherapy circuit known as "The Rainforest," which combines European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing rituals. The experience includes 16 different stations, each traveling one step further in the journey to relaxation.

Visit the equestrian center for riding lessons, or take a camel ride into the desert dunes. Learn archery and falconry or spend the day bird watching. Go for a guided nature walk under the stars or be guided through the various planets and solar systems via a telescope.