United Arab Emirates is all set to open its first luxury desert resort, Banyan Tree Al Wadi, located in the protected nature reserve Wadi Khadeja and just a short drive away from Ras Al Khaimah city center. Rest assured to be pampered thoroughly at the facility, which features 70 pool villas, 31 tented pool villas with dedicated spa treatment room complex, all with uninterrupted views of the desert and each with a private pool set in enclosed gardens. Also to be found will be 10 treatment pavilions and a hydrothermal circuit with a hammam and vitality pool. The therapists have received their training at Banyan Tree Spa Academy in Phuket, Thailand. Of course there will also be five restaurants and bars offering all kinds of cuisines from Southeast Asian to Thai and exotic cocktails. One can also interact with the local wild life - Arabian gazelles and oryxes or indulge in other resort specialties like falconry, camel riding, wadi safaris.