A feature from the IAGTO Directory 2014

Ras Al Khaimah

A tranquil escape in the United Arab EmiratesA short 45-minute drive north from Dubai International Airport takes you away from the hustle and bustle of major city life to the peace and tranquility of the most northern of the UAE’s seven emirates, Ras Al Khaimah.

Al Hamra Village covers an area of 77 million square feet and includes: 1,600 yards of pristine beaches, five hotels and resorts, an 18-hole championship golf course, a marina and a shopping mall – all within a safe and secure gated community. Al Hamra Village promises pleasurable lifestyle activities perfect for residents and visitors alike.

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Peacock Alley at The Waldorf Astoria

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Al Hamra Golf Club

Designed by renowned golf course architect Peter Harradine, the course incorporates both open-water lagoons and desert landscapes, resulting in a stunning par 72 championship course measuring 7,325 yards at full length. Offering five varying tee options on each hole, it provides a fun and enjoyable test of golf for the seasoned professional or fledgling enthusiast.

The Al Hamra Golf Academy offers golfers and non-golfers the perfect place to enhance or learn the game. The large two-tiered grass driving range allows for golfers to practice diligently with varying shot options.

The academy par 3 course also offers golfers the chance to improve on vital scoring clubs with holes ranging from 60 to 127 yards in length, or even as a fun and fast alternative to the championship course.

Play doesn’t stop when the sun sets, either, with floodlit golf available on the Al Hamra championship course. The floodlit nine-hole course is made up of a composition of the front and back nines.

Al Hamra Golf Club boasts an array of dining options from elaborate dining to quick snacks or private functions. With three dedicated food and beverage outlets visitors and golfers are sure to find the perfect dining experience.

Away from the golf course, Al Hamra has plenty to keep visitors occupied, from active to relaxing activities.

Al Hamra Mall – a two storey shopping mall set amidst the stunning residential development of Al Hamra Village, it offers the perfect blend of shopping, entertainment, dining and recreational options.

Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club – built specifically for entertaining water sports enthusiasts and guests alike, the Al Hamra Marina clubhouse combines a bar and restaurant dining facilities. This is the last significant fuelling stop for vessels in the Arabian Gulf.

For more info visit the website at www.alhamragolf.com or call +971 7 244 7474

The 455-yard, par-4 10th hole

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Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club

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Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

Inspired by the palaces of the Arabian Peninsula and ideally located 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport, the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah brings the legendary true Waldorf service to one of the most alluring beach front locations in the Middle East.

An 18-hole championship golf course and a 350-metre private beach are set against the blue water of the Arabian Gulf. This new Waldorf Astoria jewel opened its doors on August 1, 2013.

The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is a true luxury resort. The setting of this magnificent hotel is matched by the unparalleled facilities, with its stylish dining and entertainment venues, sophisticated conference and event facilities and its luxurious spa experiences available to guests.

The 346 deluxe rooms and suites reflect the palatial surroundings and offer the luxuries of space and tranquillity. Each room extends over at least 72 square metres and offers panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, championship golf course and the impressive Al Hajar Mountains on the horizon.

The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is home to 10 bespoke restaurants and bars, offering an exclusive range of dining and entertainment experiences to suit every mood and flavour. They range from signature restaurants with succulent steaks and grills at the US steakhouse Lexington Grill, Japanese cuisine with sushi and teppanyaki at UMI, Middle Eastern flavours at Marjan and international dining experiences at Qasr Al Bahar to open-air pool and beach side restaurants, elegant tea and coffee lounges serving light meals and traditional high tea and the vibrant night club, 17squared, on the 17th floor.

A place of relaxation and restoration, the hotel’s spa offers signature treatments combined with exceptional care to create a place where guests can surrender and restore personal well-being. The gymnasium features an extensive range of Technogym equipment as well as a whirlpool and a sauna. Guests can relax in the two outdoor, chilled pools and on the 350-metre white, sandy beach.

The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah offers a unique and timeless setting for gatherings and events of all descriptions. With the personalised service by a dedicated events team, this luxury property is the perfect location to host spectacular private celebrations, corporate conferences, team-building activities, intimate beach weddings, cocktail parties, product launches and executive meetings. The hotel features a VIP arrival hall and multiple pre-function spaces, making it a spectacular venue for weddings, galas and high-end corporate events.

For more information, please visit the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah website on www.waldorfastoria.com/rasalkhaimah or telephone +971 7 203 5555.

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Junior Suite

Spa VIP Room

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Cover Photo: Majl is Course, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai • www.dubaigolf.com

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