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Island hopping, desert safari and the world’s longest zipline: your Arabian adventure awaits

Island hopping, desert safari and the world’s longest zipline: your Arabian adventure awaits


We wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to visit Ras al Khaimah because it’s home to the world’s longest zipline. However, when you’re not busy flying through the sky, or enjoying one of the other many outdoorsy adventures, there’s a world of intriguing heritage and culture that certainly deserves your time of day. And the perfect base for this Arabian adventure? The Rixos Bab al Bahr, a stunning resort perched along the coastline of Marjan Island that promises a luxurious and unforgettable escape.

Whether your holiday plans involve high octane experiences, or something more beach-and-lounger based, the perfect break comes with peace of mind from the moment you book to the trip home. So to help you achieve holiday #goals without any hiccups, British Airways Holidays come with a number of thougthful, practical benefits that will support you throughout. Each break is reassuringly ATOL protected, and comes with 24/7 support available throughout your trip, as well as enhanced hotel, car hire and travel measures. They are also available on a book now, pay later basis, with deposits from just £60pp, and the option to pay off the balance in as many instalments as you like*. Making the whole experience as enjoyable as your break itself.

With that in mind, we explore some of the many reasons to make The Rixos Bab al Bahr the base for your holiday – and the many experiences and activities you can enjoy while you are there.

A beachside retreat

Rixos Bab Al Bahr is a five-star resort located in Ras al Khaimah, an hour and a half away from the buzzy city of Dubai. It offers complete and utter beachside bliss, built on the breathtaking Al Marjan Island, which extends 4.5 kilometres into the sea.

With everything from twin rooms to king suites, you can find the perfect base for your break

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The hotel has 715 spacious rooms, ranging from classic twin bedrooms with garden views to three-bedroom king suites boasting unrivalled vistas of Ras Al Khaimah and the endless ocean. Rooms are decorated in gold tones and hues of blue as a gentle reminder of the sea on your doorstep, and all come with luxurious rain showers and undisturbed views of the pool, garden or sea.

Enjoy long days relaxing by the pool

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For those who like to keep fit while away, there’s a resort sports club with a fully-equipped gym and the largest open-air training area in Ras Al Khaimah. You can also enjoy a range of fitness classes hosted by professional instructors, from…

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