SO/ Ras Al Khaimah Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

• An exciting new opening: Set on the coast of Al Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago just off the coast of the mainland UAE, SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is an exciting new opening with plenty of amenities to suit all kinds of travellers. The contemporary hotel is parked on the southern edge of the island, sheltered within a swooping cove that provides excellent access to a soft, sandy beach.

• Relaxation perfection: From the bold and polished accommodation to the sleekly stylish design of the shared spaces, the hotel is engineered to create a cocoon of class. Unwind around the serene swimming pools – invigorate with a morning splash or watch the sun go down with a soothing dip – hunker down in the sauna or with a restorative treatment (fees apply), or relax with more vigour with a workout in the well-equipped gym, which offers classes and high-tech facilities.

• Dine around the world: The position on the Arabian Gulf doesn’t limit you to local cuisine (though it’s absolutely delicious). Taste a whole globe of international flavours at the hotel’s array of restaurants: Amalfi-inspired Italian dishes at Chiano, Japanese classics at Floating World, flavoursome Levantine feasts at Hadaba and fresh, bountiful buffets at The Market. Quench your thirst at the selection of bars, from elegant mixology to poolside glamour.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.