The Banyan Tree Al Wadi is the first luxury desert resort in the UAE to offer an all-pool villa concept. The property is a 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and 20km from the city centre of Ras Al Khaimah.
Opened January 2010
Owner RAKEEN Development PJSC
General manager Pascal Eppink
Executive chef Shankar Paramasivam
Designer Architrave Design & Planning
Bedrooms 101 villas
Facilities includes five food and beverage outlets offering Thai, south east Asian and international cuisine; spa with 10 treatment pavilions; 18-hole golf course; private nature reserve; private beach club and a banqueting hall for up to 120 people.
Prices opening rates from AED2,101 (£371)
Address Al Mazraa, PO Box 35288, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Telephone 00 9971 7 2067777
Website www.banyantree.com