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The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a resort destination wedding venue in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, hosting 1,000 standing.

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

Ras Al-KhaimahRas Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Set across private desert grounds 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB), The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert hosts outdoor ceremonies and both indoor and outdoor receptions, with indoor backup space if the weather turns.

Guests
1,000 standing
Rooms
109 rooms
Cost
From AED 465a head
Ceremony
Symbolic on sitelegal at the town hall
Getting there
DXBabout 45 min by car

About the venue

Set across private desert grounds 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB), The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert hosts outdoor ceremonies and both indoor and outdoor receptions, with indoor backup space if the weather turns.

The resort holds 109 villas, from Al Khaimah Tented Pool Villas to two-bedroom Signature Pool Villas sleeping six with private pools, fitness studios and butler service.

Standing events scale to 1,000 guests, with a 50-guest minimum and pricing from AED 465 per head covering catering, drinks, coordinator and furniture.

In-house catering, a private chef, an on-site bar, dance space and a full buyout option are all available.

  • Capacity for up to 1,000 standing guests, with a 50-guest minimum
  • From AED 465 per head, including catering, drinks, coordinator and furniture
  • 109 villas, including two-bedroom Signature Pool Villas for up to 6 guests
  • 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB), with on-site parking

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert cost?
The venue quotes from AED 465 a head.
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How many guests does The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert hold?
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert holds 1,000 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert?
Yes. 109 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert?
Fly into DXB, about 45 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Standing reception
1,000 guests
Smallest party taken
50 guests

Staying over

Rooms
109 rooms
Room types
8 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Music until
10:30 PM
Fireworks
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
DXB, 45 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold a legally binding ceremony at the resort?
No. Legal ceremonies are not performed on site, so couples will need to handle the legal formalities elsewhere and celebrate here.
Is there an on-site wedding coordinator?
Yes. An on-site coordinator is included in the per-head price. Enquiries go to Marjorie Soriso, Groups & Events Manager, at rc.rak.rktrw.events@ritzcarlton.com or +971 7 206 7777.
Do we have to book the whole resort?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required.
Is there a music curfew?
Yes, the noise curfew is 10:30 PM.
Can we accommodate specific dietary requirements?
Yes. Catering is handled in house, with a private chef available, and Indian, Jain, vegetarian and halal options are offered.

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  • Standing reception: 1,000 guests

    “Perfect for ceremonies or receptions of up to 1,000 guests, these spaces capture the romance of the desert in every detail.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 50 guests

    “Package is applicable for minimum of 50 paying guests”
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  • Rooms: 109 rooms

    “Our desert hotel near Dubai offers an intimate retreat in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, featuring 109 private villas with terraces and pools across the natural desert landscape.”
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  • Room types: 8 listed

    “Al Rimal Pool, Villa, 1 King, Sofa bed”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “For an experience beyond the extraordinary, full resort buyouts are available offering you and your guests the luxury of complete privacy across our desert oasis.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Whether you have chosen to celebrate as a couple or with a group of friends and family, the resort’s wedding experts are passionate about bringing your dream Ras Al Khaimah wedding to life.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: No

    “Our Wedding Specialist can assist you with creating a memorable Symbolic Ceremony, whilst applying for the marriage license in your home country.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Exchange vows beneath open skies, surrounded by golden dunes and serene landscapes, then celebrate with loved ones in our refined indoor and outdoor settings.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “October to June are typically the best suited times to host an outdoor Wedding with The Falcon Ballroom an equally intimate canvas for your special day.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Customized wedding menu handcrafted by our Executive Chef”
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  • Dietary options: Indian, Jain, vegetarian and halal

    “Yes, at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, menus can be tailored to include Indian, Jain, vegetarian and halal options with flexibility for regional and dietary preferences.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “An open air venue with facilities for food and beverage service and bar to accommodate every Wedding event.”
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  • Private chef: Yes

    “Relish Arabian or Western-style barbecue prepared by a personal chef, served under a starlit sky.”
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  • Price: From AED 465 per head

    “Grand Package Starts from AED465 per person”
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  • Included: Catering, drinks, a coordinator and furniture

    “Customized wedding menu handcrafted by our Executive Chef”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Whether you have chosen to celebrate as a couple or with a group of friends and family, the resort’s wedding experts are passionate about bringing your dream Ras Al Khaimah wedding to life.”
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  • Music until: 10:30 PM

    “Minimum guests 50 guests Booking deposit 25% Music curfew 10:30 PM Years in business 16 years”
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  • Fireworks: Yes

    “The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert permits drones, fireworks, special effects and cultural processions only with prior resort approval and mandatory UAE authority clearances based on safety rules.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children ages four and above are welcome to participate in activities such as bird-watching tours, kids archery, mini falconry and camel rides through the Ritz Kids program.”
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  • Nearest airport: DXB, 45 min by car

    “DXB”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Valet parking for all your guests”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Exchange vows beneath open skies, surrounded by golden dunes and serene landscapes, then celebrate with loved ones in our refined indoor and outdoor settings.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Exchange vows beneath open skies, surrounded by golden dunes and serene landscapes, then celebrate with loved ones in our refined indoor and outdoor settings.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “An exchange of vows as the sun dips below the sand dunes, a lavish feast within a majlis tent and a night of dancing inspired by Arabian folktales are wedding visions that come to life at this Ras Al Khaimah resort.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Our desert hotel near Dubai offers an intimate retreat in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, featuring 109 private villas with terraces and pools across the natural desert landscape.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Within the sanctuary of Wadi Khadeja, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert offers romance, relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty in a 1,235-acre gated private Nature Reserve.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Your event is flawlessly delivered by a dedicated Ritz-Carlton planner.”
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