Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

Located directly on a sandy beachfront, this exclusive hotel offers utmost luxury, outstanding facilities and delightful surroundings.

The Al Hamra Fort Hotel is situated on a 1.5 km long, private beach of white sand. Only a few kilometres away, the mountains rise towards the heavens. Surrounded by stunning sand dunes, which are visible all year round, they take on the appearance of shadow screens. A shuttle bus is available to take you to Dubai city (except on Fridays), and once daily to Ras Al Khaimah city (complimentary till 30.09, for a fee after 01.10; advance booking advisable).

The luxurious Al Hamra Fort Hotel, with one main building and several adjoining buildings, is directly on the beach and has a lobby with reception desk, wireless LAN in the lobby of the main building (charges apply), various restaurants, night club, coffee shop, hair salon and fitness centre. The hotel also has two freshwater pools, a jacuzzi, sun terraces and beach bar.
Listen to live music at the Sea Gull lounge, or dance to the grooves at the Malibu discotheque. Alcoholic drinks are also served during Ramadan. Sun loungers and beach towels are freely available at the pool and beach.

The SUPERIOR ROOMS and DOUBLE ROOMS FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY are located in the garden villas, and depending on location have a balcony or terrace looking onto the beautiful, lush gardens. With a floor space of about 48 sqm, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar (for an extra fee), TV with cable or satellite channels and hairdryer. The bathroom is equipped with a bath tub and a seperate shower. You can use WIFI for an additional fee. Occupancy: double bed and pull-out sofa.

SEA VIEW ROOMS (Deluxe Room at Sea Front) have the same comforts as the SUPERIOR rooms, but are a bit more spacious. Balcony or terrace with view on the cristalclear sea belong to the equiment of the Sea View Rooms.
Check-in: 2 pm; check-out: midday.

Breakfast, half board or all inclusive.
All meals are offered in the restaurant `Al Shamal' (without drinks).
For half-board dinner (18.30 bis 22.00 clock) in buffet form (without drinks).
All Inclusive includes buffet-style meals at the 'Al Shamal', selected drinks from 12:00 to 00:00 (not Mai Tai). All Inclusive starts with lunch (12:30 to 14:30 pm) after check in and ends with breakfast (7:00 to 11:00) before check out. Room service, Mai Tai lounge and mini bar are not included. You will receive a discount at the à la carte restaurants `La Chalet' and` Al Jazeera'. On 31.12. compulsory New Years's Eve Gala Dinner.

If you wish to dine a la carte, the hotel offers on-site vouchers (for a fee) which you can redeem at the following restaurants:

Al Jazeera (Lebanese Cuisine) - dinner only (selected menu from 19.00 to 23.00 )
Le Chalet Lunch (10.00 AM bis 17.00 PM) or dinner (selected menu from 18.30 bis 21.30 PM)
Scirocco (classic English Pub) - lunch or dinner (selected menu from noon to midnight)

Two tennis courts (flood lighting for an additional charge!), gym, jacuzzi, beach football, beach volleyball.

Note:
During the fasting month of Ramadan in 2020, restrictions may occur in hotel operations, e.g. serving of alcohol . In addition, during the day meals are served only indoor (not on the terrace). The entertainment program in the hotel is eliminated or is limited. Ramadan is expected to take place from 23.04.2020 to 23.05.2020 in 2020.


CREDIT CARDS:
All major credit cards accepted

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TRANSFERS FROM ABU DHABI TO RAS AL KHAIMAH:
For packages to Ras Al Khaimah, flights land at Abu Dhabi. We therefore recommend advance booking of a shuttle to the hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. Simply click on bus transfer when completing your booking.
At the smaller airport in Abu Dhabi, entry and visa checks, as well as luggage handling, are much quicker and smoother than at Dubai International Airport. Ultimately no time will be lost, despite the connecting transfer to Ras Al Khaimah. Instead, travellers can gain their first overall impressions of the country on the journey from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Based on a short passed arrangement by the Senate a city tax was introduced in the Emirat Dubai for bookings with travel period from 31/03/2014. This tax is in your known prices not included and must be paid by the guests on the spot in the hotel. A refund is not possible.

Following fees accrue per room per night:
5 star hotel 20 AED (about 4 euro)
4 star hotel 15 AED (about 3 euro)
3 star hotel 10 AED (about 2 euro)

The following fees apply per room per night and must be paid on site.
5 star hotel 20 AED (approx. 4 Euro);
4 star hotel 15 AED (approx. 3 Euro);
3 star hotel 10 AED (approx. 2 Euro)
During the fasting month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions in hotel operations, e.g. in the serving of alcohol. In addition, meals are only served indoors during the day (not on the terrace). The entertainment programme in the hotel is cancelled or restricted.

For scheduled arrivals in the destination area from 04:00 in the morning, the hotel room is only available on the day of arrival from the official check-in time of the respective hotel. The official check-out time of the hotel on the day of departure must also be observed. This includes return flights until 3.00 a.m. on the following day. Early check-in or late check-out can be booked via our service team, subject to availability and for an additional charge.