If you thought UAE National Day was just about flags and fireworks… SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is here to politely (and fashionably) disagree. This year, Al Marjan Island’s first design-led, ultra-all-inclusive lifestyle resort is serving National Day realness — bold, stylish, and effortlessly chic. Think couture-level celebrations minus the runway pressure.
With room rates starting from AED 1,999, it’s basically your sign to cancel all other plans and let SO/ RAK take over your long weekend like your most glamorous friend who always arrives fashionably early.
A Stylish Start: 1st December Arrival Vibes
The transformation begins the second you drive up. Picture this: the entire resort draped in UAE flag colours, and a 20-metre UAE flag swaying proudly at the desert-side entrance like the Beyoncé of flags.
Guests are greeted with UAE flag pins (cute), and once you enter your room — surprise! — a tray filled with dates, Arabic sweets, and seasonal fruits awaits. It’s like a modern, minimalist love letter to Emirati hospitality.
A National Day Feast, But Make It Designer
Dinner on 1st December? Oh, it’s a scene. SO/’s signature dining experiences get a festive glow-up with a luxuriously reimagined Arabic-inspired buffet.
At The Market, imagine a vibrant street market and a fashion atelier had a baby — and then that baby grew up and served you:
- Arabic Mix Grill
- Mutabbel
- Labneh with Zataar
- Date Pudding
- Saffron Cake
And because SO/ doesn’t do “quiet evenings,” the resident band takes over to elevate the atmosphere with rhythm, mood, and just a sprinkle of “should we stay for one more song?” energy.
2nd December: Art Lovers, Assemble
From 12 PM to 6 PM, SO/ hosts an exclusive pop-up Art Expedition designed for you to get lost (in a good way). Expect curated works by talented Emirati artists from The Design Gallery, RAK, blending creativity, fashion, culture, and modernity in the resort’s trademark stylish aesthetic.
It’s the kind of experience you walk out of feeling both inspired and slightly convinced you should take up painting.
Meet the New Star of Al Marjan Island
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is the newest, boldest addition to the island — opening its doors on 15th November 2025. With 257 design-led rooms and suites boasting uninterrupted sea views, this place is basically a mood board turned into a resort.
Expect:
- Multi-venue dining
- Premium beverages
- Beach club access
- Infinity pools
- A state-of-the-art gym
- And that unmistakable SO/ flair
In short: it’s giving luxury…but with personality.
Why You Cannot Miss This UAE National Day at SO/ RAK
SO/ RAK National Day Offer Highlights
- 1st Dec Arrival: Dates, Arabic sweets, seasonal fruits + UAE flag pins
- 1st Dec Evening: Arabic-inspired buffet dinner across signature venues with the resort’s resident band
- 2nd Dec Daytime: Pop-up Art Expedition featuring curated works from local artists near Cabini Pool Restaurant
- Rooms & Rates: 257 design-forward rooms & suites with stunning sea views from AED 1,999
- All-inclusive: Multi-venue dining, premium drinks, spa access, infinity pools, beach club & gym
Ready to Celebrate National Day… But Make It SO/
If you’ve been waiting for a National Day plan that’s more “effortlessly iconic” and less “Where should we go now?”, here it is. Be among the first to experience SO/ Ras Al Khaimah as it makes its debut with a celebration loaded with style, culture, and all-inclusive indulgence. Because if there’s one thing we love in the UAE — it’s celebrating big, bold, and beautifully.
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