The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaima, SharjahThe Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaima in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 44 hotels we score in Sharjah. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $731 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah consists of two separate resorts located north of Dubai. The Al Wadi Desert property sits within a 1,235-acre protected nature reserve and uses traditional Bedouin architecture. It features over 100 villas, each with its own pool, and offers desert activities like falconry. The Al Hamra Beach resort provides beachfront accommodation with private villas and various dining options. Both sites include a spa, swimming pools, and a gym. This hotel suits travellers looking for either desert landscapes or coastal settings. Because the two resorts are distinct locations, guests must choose between the desert or beach environment before booking.What stands out

Private villas with individual pools

Access to a protected nature reserve

On-site spa and fitness facilities

Desert trekking and falconry activities

Watch out for

Two separate resort locations

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Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, Sharjah: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $230 a night. Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort is a five-star property situated on the Ras Al Khaimah coastline within Al Hamra Village.

The Chedi Al Bait Sharjah, Sharjah: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $189 a night. The Chedi Al Bait is a five-star boutique hotel situated in the Heart of Sharjah.

Anantara Mina Al Arab Resort, Sharjah: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Opened in 2023, Anantara Mina Al Arab is a five-star resort situated on a private peninsula in Ras Al Khaimah.