Samphire Ras Al Khaimah: A Poolside Mediterranean Beach Club Guide

Located at Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort, Samphire is a relaxed poolside restaurant and bar combining the feel of a Balinese beach club with Mediterranean-inspired dining. Surrounded by palm trees and the resort's pools, it is designed for leisurely afternoons with food and drinks served just steps from the water.

Guests can sip cocktails at the swim-up bar, order from the Mediterranean menu directly to their sun bed or settle into one of the secluded dining pergolas. With options for couples, groups and families, Samphire offers an easy-going alternative to a traditional hotel restaurant in Al Hamra Village.

For more places to spend a day by the water, explore our beach clubs in RAK guide.

Samphire at a Glance

• Venue: Poolside restaurant and bar

• Location: Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort, Al Hamra Village

• Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Best for: Poolside lunch, cocktails, couples, groups and families

• Highlights: Swim-up bar, sun-bed service, private dining pergolas and ice-cream van

• Opening hours: Daily, 11 AM – 6:30 PM

• Parking: Complimentary resort parking

Poolside Dining at Samphire

The setting is central to the Samphire experience. Instead of moving indoors for lunch, guests can remain by the pool and order food and drinks directly to their sun beds. The swim-up bar makes it possible to enjoy a cocktail without leaving the water, while the dining pergolas offer a more private space for a leisurely meal.

Natural furnishings, palm trees and a casual Mediterranean atmosphere give Samphire the feel of a laid-back poolside restaurant in Ras Al Khaimah, whether you are visiting for lunch or spending a full afternoon at the resort.

What to Eat and Drink at Samphire

Samphire serves a curated Mediterranean menu designed to suit relaxed poolside dining. Food can be enjoyed at the restaurant, inside one of the pergolas or delivered directly to your sun bed.

The swim-up bar serves drinks and signature cocktails, making Samphire particularly suited to an afternoon spent between the pool and lunch.

For more restaurants across the emirate, browse our where to eat in Ras Al Khaimah guide.

A Family-Friendly Poolside Restaurant

Samphire is also designed with families in mind. Children can pick up a sweet treat from the venue's ice-cream van, while the informal poolside setting makes it easy for families to spend more of the day outdoors.

Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort itself is a family-friendly resort with four outdoor swimming pools as well as dedicated kids' and teens' facilities.

Find more activities for younger visitors in our family and kids guide.

Samphire Opening Hours

Samphire is open daily from 11 AM to 6:30 PM.

Its daytime schedule makes it particularly suited to poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and relaxed days at Sofitel Al Hamra.

Sofitel Al Hamra Day Pass

Visitors who are not staying at the resort can also experience the pools and beach through the current Sofitel Al Hamra Day Pass.

The day pass includes access to the resort's private beach and lagoon-style pool and is currently priced at:

• Adults: AED 200 per person

• Includes breakfast at East

• AED 100 redeemable on food and beverages, or the full AED 200 can be redeemed at Samphire

• Children aged 6–11: 50% off

• Children aged 5 and under: Up to two children enter free with a paying adult

This makes Samphire an option not only for hotel guests but also for Ras Al Khaimah residents and day visitors looking for a pool and beach day in Al Hamra.

Location and Contact Details

Samphire is located at Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort in Al Hamra Village. The five-star beachfront resort is next to Al Hamra Golf Club, around five minutes from Al Hamra Mall and approximately one hour by car from Dubai International Airport.

Address: Vienna Street, Al Hamra Village, 14560 Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 7 209 6000
Email: HB9F8-RE@sofitel.com
Parking: Complimentary parking is available at the resort.

Discover more places nearby in our Al Hamra area or browse our where to stay guide if you are planning a longer visit.

Make a Day of It in Al Hamra

Samphire works particularly well as part of a relaxed resort day: spend the morning at the beach or pool, stop for a Mediterranean lunch, then enjoy drinks at the swim-up bar before the venue closes in the early evening.

For more inspiration, explore our guide to things to do in Ras Al Khaimah, browse the wider attractions roundup or discover more of the emirate's best pool and beach experiences in our beach clubs in RAK guide.

With its Mediterranean menu, swim-up bar, sun-bed service and relaxed family-friendly setting, Samphire at Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort is an easy choice for poolside dining and a leisurely day in Al Hamra Village.