Edging the Arabian Gulf, the sumptuous shorefront sibling of The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, is gloriously placed on its own private beach peninsula of shimmering azure waters and pristine white sands.

Privacy is assured in the two tented beach pool villa categories (the Al Naseem Villas being the more secluded of the two; the Al Baha Villas with private beach access). From paddle-boarding and fishing, to the family friendly Ritz-Kids programme, or a relaxing day indulging in the spa’s local- and ocean-inspired treatments, there’s a host of activities to try out, plus the finest seafood served at signature restaurant, Shore House.