The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaima, SharjahThe Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaima in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 44 hotels we score in Sharjah. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $647 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah comprises two separate resorts in Ras Al Khaimah. The Al Wadi Desert location sits within a 500-hectare nature reserve and features 101 Bedouin-style villas, each with a private pool. This site offers activities such as falconry and horse riding. Alternatively, the Al Hamra Beach resort provides 32 villas with direct access to the Arabian Gulf shoreline. Both properties include a spa, swimming pools, and multiple restaurants. The hotel follows mandatory eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It suits families and couples seeking privacy, though the spa facilities may not meet all luxury expectations.What stands out

Private pools in all villas

Desert nature reserve setting

Beachfront villa options

On-site equestrian activities

Watch out for

Variable spa quality

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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.