Anantara Residences

Anantara Residences occupies a stretch of seafront on Hayat Island, part of Mina in Ras Al Khaimah. The architecture steps down in cascading tiers towards the water, so that each level reveals a fresh perspective over the Arabian Gulf. Around it, Mina's parklands and some two million square metres of mangroves under protection give the setting a sense of space and quiet, while the island's beaches and promenades remain within easy reach.

The collection comprises 84 apartments and 19 villas, from 768 to 6,186 sq ft. Apartments range from suites and one- and two-bedroom homes to three-bedroom duplexes, with sunlit balconies and full-height glazing that follows the shifting colours of the sea. The three-, four- and five-bedroom villas open onto sheltered gardens, each with its own infinity pool and private boat dock. Interiors draw on Thai and Arabian decorative traditions, interpreted with a modern maritime sensibility.

Residents are looked after by a concierge, with an electric buggy service for moving around the grounds. The amenity offering includes a fitness centre and yoga studio, a Sunrise Pool and an infinity pool, indoor and outdoor kids' clubs, and a restaurant and café on site, so the ease of resort hospitality becomes part of everyday home life. It is a setting designed for people who want the calm of a private home with the attentive service of a hotel.