in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Updated 1 July 2026
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr is the resort that removes the guesswork from a family beach holiday: it runs on ultra all-inclusive, so meals, snacks, drinks and most activities are already paid for before you land. The Rixy Kids Club runs a full daily programme, there is a dedicated water play area with slides for the younger ones, several pools including a children's pool, and a long private beach right on Al Marjan Island. Live entertainment fills the evenings, which takes the pressure off parents to plan anything after dinner. It sits about 45 minutes from Dubai airport, close enough for an easy transfer with tired children, and the all-inclusive board means you can stop reaching for your wallet the moment you check in.
Our verdict
If you want a week where nobody has to think about the bill or the schedule, this is it: book, land, and let the kids' club and the buffets take over. Ask for a family suite in the low-rise wings closest to the water play area to cut the walk with little legs.
The rooms
Spacious rooms and suites across the resort's low-rise wings, many with sea or lagoon views, with family suites and connecting options that comfortably sleep four. Cots, high chairs and kids' bathrobes are provided on request, and the layouts leave enough floor space for a toddler to potter about before nap time.
At a glance
- Board
- Ultra all-inclusive
- Water play
- Dedicated area with slides
- From Dubai airport
- About 45 minutes
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Ultra all-inclusive: meals, snacks, drinks and most activities covered
- Rixy Kids Club with a full daily programme
- Dedicated water play area and slides for younger children
- Long private beach on Al Marjan Island
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Parents also ask
Is everything really included?
Yes, Rixos runs on an ultra all-inclusive board, so meals, snacks, soft and alcoholic drinks and most activities are covered in the room rate. A few premium extras like spa treatments or specialty dining may cost more, so check the exact inclusions when you book.
How far is it from Dubai?
Al Marjan Island is roughly 45 minutes by car or taxi from Dubai International Airport, which makes it a realistic base even if you fly into Dubai rather than Ras Al Khaimah's own airport.
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