Lalezar has won Best Hotel Restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah consecutively—the mezze and slow-cooked meats are genuinely worth a dedicated evening.
Ultra All-Inclusive includes premium branded alcohol—meaningful in the UAE where many all-inclusives serve only soft drinks.
Rixy Kids Club operates until 10pm, which enables proper adult dinners without rushed timing.
Cons
Aja (pan-Asian) only opens Friday–Saturday—limited access to one of the more interesting restaurants on property.
UAE law sets the drinking age at 21; guests 18–20 cannot order alcohol even under the all-inclusive rate.
60-minute drive from Dubai International Airport means meaningful transfer costs and time for guests flying into DXB.
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Pros
Pink Gin Beach is genuinely calm and swimmable — sheltered cove geometry prevents the choppy surf that affects more exposed Caribbean beaches.
Ten restaurants for 257 rooms is a high ratio, resulting in shorter waits and more consistent kitchen quality than larger Sandals properties.
Five-minute airport transfer is among the shortest in the Sandals chain — no long bus rides after a redeye.
SkyPool suites with private infinity plunge pools are architecturally distinctive and not replicated at most other properties.
PADI scuba diving up to two dives/day is included — at $80–100 per dive externally, this adds real value for certified divers.
The property's smaller, quieter personality makes it work well for couples who want intimacy over high-energy activity.
Cons
The Sandals app reservation system is unreliable — restaurants show as fully booked while tables are available, and closures go unannounced.
"Partial ocean view" and even some "ocean view" rooms deliver disappointing sightlines — verify the specific building and floor before booking.
Butler Elite categories represent a meaningful price jump; the value is clearest for guests who actually use 24-hour room service and prefer to delegate planning.
Summary
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah is the larger property, while Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah has more dining venues.
