Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island, United Arab Emirates
Rating8.4Good
Based on 170 reviews
Exceptional Service
Guests consistently praise the highly attentive, quick, and friendly staff who make them feel valued and relaxed.
Luxurious Accommodations
The brand new, beautifully designed rooms offer spacious comfort, modern aesthetics, and stunning, uninterrupted sea views from every room.
High-Quality Dining
The resort is celebrated for its diverse and delicious food and drinks available across multiple buffet and à la carte restaurants, elevating the all-inclusive concept.
Impressive Facilities
Guests appreciate the avant-garde architecture, stylish interiors, multiple swimming pools (including adults-only), and private beach access.
À la Carte Access
Complimentary access to à la carte restaurants is limited, often requiring reservations and a minimum stay of two nights for one meal.
Pool Sun Exposure
The main pools may not receive direct sunlight until the afternoon, suggesting the beach is preferable for morning sunbathing.
Food Variety & Service
Some guests desire more diverse food options, and staff no longer offer sunbed service, requiring guests to approach the bar for drinks.
Local Construction
Ongoing rapid development on Al Marjan Island can lead to confusing drives and reroutes upon arrival due to road closures.
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The SO/ Ras Al Khaimah Hotel & Resort is the SO/ brand's first all-inclusive property in the region and one of very few all-inclusive options in the UAE market — a market that has traditionally operated on a room-only or half-board basis. Opening in November 2025, it's one of the newest properties in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island development.
All 257 rooms have uninterrupted sea views over the Arabian Gulf — this is the property's baseline room standard, not an upgrade. The avant-garde design language typical of SO/ hotels translates here to a more architecturally distinctive property than most of the neighboring Marjan Island resorts. The beach is private and relatively uncrowded compared to the more established Ras Al Khaimah beachfront properties.
Ras Al Khaimah as a destination offers a different experience than Dubai. It's quieter, less commercially developed, and the landscape — mountains meeting the Gulf coast — gives it more outdoor adventure potential than Dubai (jeep safaris, hiking). However, the dining and entertainment infrastructure outside the resort is limited, which makes the all-inclusive model particularly appropriate here — you're not missing much by staying on property.
The honest consideration for this property: as a 2025 opener, first-year operational consistency is still establishing itself. SO/ hotels are positioned as lifestyle-forward design hotels, not family-resort operations, and the all-inclusive format layered on that DNA is new territory for the brand. The adults-only Bungalow pool and the family-oriented Cabini pool address mixed-demographic groups, but the energy here skews toward design-conscious couples and discerning adult travelers rather than families with young children. The 15–30 minute transfer from Ras Al Khaimah Airport is convenient; for guests flying into Dubai (about 75 minutes), the drive is still manageable but longer than most regional alternatives.