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Children can get close to nature
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Signature villas at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Resort. All Photos: Matthew Shaw
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The main bathroom spans three areas
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The twin bedroom also has a private balcony with direct access to the desert
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Signature villas have a wow-factor from the moment you enter
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Guests have uninterrupted desert vistas
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The master bedroom in the signature villa has a window seat and room for an extra bed or baby cot
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Alfresco dining is made easy
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The luxury villas are designed to blend in with the surrounding environment
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Villas are equipped with a private gym and yoga space
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Dining by design offers travellers the chance to dine in spectacular locations
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The resort offers a plethora of family activities from equestrian to wildlife drives
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Children can get close to nature
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Signature villas at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Resort. All Photos: Matthew Shaw
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The main bathroom spans three areas
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The twin bedroom also has a private balcony with direct access to the desert
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Signature villas have a wow-factor from the moment you enter
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Guests have uninterrupted desert vistas
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The master bedroom in the signature villa has a window seat and room for an extra bed or baby cot
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Alfresco dining is made easy
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The luxury villas are designed to blend in with the surrounding environment
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Villas are equipped with a private gym and yoga space
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Dining by design offers travellers the chance to dine in spectacular locations
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The resort offers a plethora of family activities from equestrian to wildlife drives
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Children can get close to nature
Hotel Insider: A luxury family escape at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert
Classic retreat's stylish signature villas offer privacy and close-up wildlife sightings in stunning dune-filled surroundings
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Hayley Skirka
23 May, 2024
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