Sharq Village & Spa

Of all the five-star hotels I have ever stayed in, this one is by far the best. From the moment I arrived, the level of service was exceptional. The staff are incredibly friendly, warm, and genuinely attentive without ever being intrusive. What impressed me most was that you never have to ask for help — simply looking around is enough, and someone is immediately there to assist you. The atmosphere is refined yet welcoming, and every detail is handled with care and professionalism. This hotel truly sets a new standard for five-star hospitality, and I would not hesitate to return.

I often attend Pilates and stretching classes, and “Super Stretching with Ravi” was a wonderful experience. The new poses and exercises significantly improved how I felt. Thank you to the instructor for such a professional and enjoyable class.

My family and I had an absolutely delightful stay at Ritz Sharq Village & Spa! The property is incredibly spacious, and our suite was beautifully appointed, feeling both luxurious and comfortable. We were welcomed with a generous array of treats, cakes, and drinks—a truly pleasant surprise that set the tone for our stay. The lighting in the suite created a cozy, mood-lit atmosphere, perfect for relaxing, though a few brighter options would have been helpful when getting ready as the overall lighting felt quite dark. Similarly, adding a chair in the dressing area could make it even more convenient. The bathroom was exceptionally spacious, featuring a stunning bath and luxurious Diptyque toiletries. While the shower pressure could be stronger and not all jets were fully functional, these are minor points in an otherwise outstanding suite experience. The lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas, adding a festive and cheerful ambiance. Dining on the half-board plan was excellent. The buffet offered a wide variety of fresh, flavorful dishes, and the staff were consistently attentive and welcoming—from opening doors to serving with a smile, they made us feel truly valued throughout our stay. Overall, Ritz Sharq Village & Spa is a beautifully decorated, serene retreat with impeccable service. We felt genuinely pampered and at home, and we will certainly be returning. This property is the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and hospitality!

I joined a Super Stretch class with Ravi and really enjoyed the calm, attentive atmosphere. The exercises were gentle yet effective, and I felt much more relaxed and open afterwards. Ravi explains everything clearly and creates a very supportive space during the class.

My family and I stayed in 2 hotels. The classical Ritz Sharq and the ultra modern Fairmont at Katara Towers. This review will concentrate on the Ritz and I will do a separate one for the Fairmont. We were welcomed warmly to the Ritz hotel by all staff, especially those at front desk Aneesa and Guest experience Agustina who is fabulous! What was also very impressive was that staff that were always available to open our car doors and lobby doors. This is the epitome of a 5-Star hotel. Jon in particular was very impressive and always so helpful and professional. He brought our luggage promptly and the next day took us on a short tour to see all the hotels facilities which was very helpful. At the Ritz we stayed in a 2 - Bedroom Suite. The Suite itself was large, opulent and the bathroom was definitely the highlight. It was huge with a very beautiful bath with Dipytique toiletries. The bath also filled and unfilled very quickly which is very important. We were celebrating some special anniversaries, marriages, successes and the Ritz were really lovely in recognising those with cakes and balloons and made us feel special! Housekeeping were particularly impressive and always available to clean the room and for someone who is ultra tidy and clean this was very much appreciated There are a few areas the Suite could have been improved, especially given it's huge size. Some of these are easy fixes and would enhance the experience. The whole Suite needs more lighting. I understand the low lighting that was installed when the hotel was created for a zen ambience and this can still be kept. But on a separate panel the should be extra bright lighting which is essential for getting ready and putting on makeup. There need to be more mirrors everywhere. There is plenty of space for them and in the second bedroom, it desperately needs a full size mirror. That bedroom also needs a safe of it's own. In the bathroom there is a lovely area where you can put your makeup etc to get ready but no chair. The shower pressure was not great and all the jets were not working. Please do not take these as criticisms, as the Suite on the whole is lovely, but it would be outstanding with a few improvements. The beach is small, but with some very nice staff and the pools were lovely too. We only used them once as the weather was warm but not hot enough! The main restaurant where breakfast was served was very inviting and the breakfast buffet and eggs ordered from the menu were delicious. There was a great spread of varied food and something for everyone. We had half board and the buffet both at lunch at dinner was outstanding. It included soft drinks and fresh juices. Overall, we had a wonderful stay at the Ritz Sharq and the staff make you feel like you are coming home which is a lovely feeling!