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The afternoon tea, SPA, and poolside bar cocktails at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah are amazing

Ras Al Khaimah, also known as Ras Al Haymah or Ras el-Khaimah, is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is located at the northernmost point of the UAE. Its name means 'Cape of the Small Hut' or 'Top of the Tent'. Not only does it have seas and deserts, but also mountains, which are truly beautiful! Staying at the InterContinental hotel that opened in recent years for a vacation and experiencing a different UAE from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah! Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate of the United Arab Emirates and was once a famous port. Today, what makes it famous worldwide is the over 60 kilometers of beaches. The Ral Al Khaimah InterContinental Hotel is located on Hayat Island by the water in the Mina Al Arab area. Surrounded by protected coastal wetlands, the hotel has golden beaches on one side and man-made waterways on the other. The hotel has 350 rooms, suites, and cabins, a tranquil spa center, two swimming pools, and several restaurants. The hotel's luxurious private beachfront villas come with private terraces and swimming pools, and I stayed in a villa with a stunning sea view this time. The entire InterContinental hotel scene is more like a pastoral poem of an island. The SPA experience at the hotel is fantastic, and the afternoon tea at the lobby bar and the cocktails at the seaside pool bar are essential romantic experiences for a holiday! In your spare time, you can also go on an adventure to the highest peak in the UAE, which is also known as the adventure center of the Middle East, offering a plethora of hiking and mountain biking opportunities for people of all levels and ages. At the top of the mountain, there are attractions and activities to experience, such as the observation deck park, the world's longest zip line, and sledding.