Banan Beach Ras Al Khaimah
Bohemian beach stay where the dog is welcome and the TV is not.
Is Banan Beach Ras Al Khaimah worth it?
Banan Beach is a glamping & camps in Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, about 70 minutes by road from Dubai International Airport.
What you’ll find on-site
- Swimming pool
- Restaurants & bars
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site parking
Where exactly is it?
Al Jazirah Al Hamra coast, Ras Al Khaimah — with the coastline, the Hajar mountains and Ras Al Khaimah’s growing dining scene all within easy reach.
- Check-in / out15:00 / 12:00
- Best monthsOct – Apr
What it’s actually like
A Greek-influenced beach retreat that takes pets and removes the televisions
Banan Beach is a bohemian, Greek-influenced beach property on the Al Jazirah Al Hamra coast, listed by Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism authority. Whitewashed walls, thatched A-frame tents, swings and hammocks, a bonfire area with tiered seating. It is deliberately unlike the glass-and-marble resorts a few minutes up the coast, and it is pet-friendly throughout, with pet boarding available on site.
One detail tells you more than the photographs do: there are no televisions in any of the accommodation. Breakfast is included. This is a property that has decided what it is and priced accordingly. We should flag the limits of this page — unit counts and current rates are not published in a form we can verify, so we have not guessed at them, and this page is shorter than most of ours as a result.
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At a glance
- Where: the Al Jazirah Al Hamra coast, close to Al Marjan Island
- Style: bohemian and Greek-influenced — whitewashed walls, A-frame tents, hammocks
- Units: seven named categories plus ten small tents; no verified total key count
- Pets: welcome in all accommodation, with pet boarding on site
- Televisions: none, in any unit
- Breakfast: included
- Beach: private beach access
- Listed by: RAKTDA, visitrasalkhaimah.com
- Al Hamra Mall: about 15 minutes
- Drive from Dubai airport: about 70 minutes
Location and getting there
The property sits on the coast at Al Jazirah Al Hamra, about 15 minutes from Al Hamra Mall and roughly five minutes from Al Marjan Island. Note that the operator’s own materials give the address as Al Marjan Island while the tourism authority places it near Al Hamra — they describe the same short stretch of coast, so do not be thrown by the discrepancy.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is around 30 minutes away; Dubai International about 70 minutes by road. Free parking is provided, and the property states wheelchair accessibility. Our areas guide explains how this coastal strip is laid out.
Where you sleep
The operator lists seven named categories. Bal’aa is a garden room for two. Yafa and Ghazzah are beach rooms for two with sea-view balconies, Ghazzah adding a king bed and dressing room. Baisan is a loft duplex for four with a living room, jacuzzi and barbecue area. Villa Rosa is a room for two with a private pool, swing and bar. Nablus is a chalet for six with three queen beds, a private pool and a barbecue area. Gaza is a small tent for two, of which there are ten.
Every category is pet-friendly, and none has a television. Breakfast is included across the board. A total key count is not published, so we are not quoting one.
Facilities and food
Two pools — one family, one adult — a jacuzzi, spa services and private beach access. Bamboo salas, swings and hammocks around the grounds, plus a bonfire area with tiered seating and a barbecue zone with its own butchery.
The dining and entertainment list is longer than the property’s size suggests: restaurants named 970 People, Samakeh and Dafa, a dance club called Bahar Club, Da Bar, a shisha lounge, a mini market and a beach fashion store. A dedicated pet boarding facility offers dry food, fresh water, daily care and weekly showers.
What you actually do here
Snorkelling and kayaking are offered from the beach. The weekly rhythm is unusual and worth knowing before you book: beach parties on Saturdays, ladies’ days on Sundays, and outdoor film screenings. If you want a silent beach, check which day you are arriving.
Beyond the property, Al Marjan Island and the old town at Al Jazirah Al Hamra are both close. See things to do in Ras Al Khaimah for the wider emirate.
Who it suits
Couples who want a beach with character rather than a chain resort. Pet owners who want the coast rather than the inland option. Groups taking the Nablus chalet. UAE residents wanting a short break with a social element built in. Anyone who actively wants a room without a television.
What is good
- Pet-friendly across every unit, with proper boarding facilities on site — rare on the coast
- Private beach, two pools and a jacuzzi
- A distinct design identity rather than a generic resort look
- Breakfast included in all categories
- Several restaurants and bars for a property of this size
What is not good
- No published total key count and no reliable current rate card
- No reliable aggregate guest score, so no independent read on consistency
- No televisions — intentional, but not for everyone
- Beach parties and a dance club mean this is not a quiet property at weekends
- The operator and the tourism authority give different addresses for the same site
Value verdict
We cannot give you a lead-in rate we trust, because none is published consistently. What we can say is that the offer — private beach, two pools, breakfast included, pets welcome, several dining outlets — is substantial for a small independent property. Get a written quote for your dates and unit, confirm that breakfast and any pet charge are included, and compare it against the Al Hamra and Al Marjan resorts before deciding.
Who should skip it?
Skip it if you want a quiet weekend — Saturday beach parties and a dance club are part of the product. Skip it if you need a television, room service on demand, or the service predictability of an international brand. And skip it if booking without a published rate card or a guest score would make you uneasy, because both are genuinely absent here.
Nearby alternatives
- Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah — the polished beach option nearby
- RAK Glamping — the emirate’s other pet-focused stay, inland
- Longbeach Campground — simpler coastal camping
- Best luxury hotels in Ras Al Khaimah
FAQ
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Every accommodation category is listed as pet-friendly, and there is a dedicated pet boarding facility providing dry food, fresh water, daily care and weekly showers. Pets must be trained and restrained, cannot be left unattended without notifying reception, and are not permitted in the pool.
Is there really no television?
Correct. The operator states that no accommodation has a television. This is a deliberate part of the property’s character rather than an omission. Breakfast is included across all categories to compensate in a different direction. If screen time matters to your group, factor it in.
How noisy is it?
Potentially quite noisy at weekends. The property runs beach parties on Saturdays, ladies’ days on Sundays and outdoor film screenings, and there is a dance club called Bahar Club on site. Midweek is a different proposition. Check the schedule for your dates before booking if quiet matters.
What does it cost?
No reliable published rate card exists, and quoted prices vary widely between third-party channels, so we are not giving a lead-in figure we cannot stand behind. Request a written quote for your unit and dates directly, and confirm that breakfast and any pet charges are included.
Bottom line
A beach property with a real identity and genuine pet provision, let down for planning purposes by thin published information. Worth a direct enquiry if the style appeals. Compare it in our Ras Al Khaimah hotel guide.
How this page was prepared
This page is desk research, drawn from official operator sources and the RAKTDA listing at visitrasalkhaimah.com, not a hosted stay. We have not published a total key count, a lead-in rate or a guest score, because none could be verified. Confirm rates and inclusions directly before booking.
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