CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) Raki Phillips said that the emirate’s tourism sector aims to increase the number of hotel rooms over the next five years to 12,747 rooms.
These would be provided by over 50 hotels and resorts that offer the highest levels of service to visitors.
He said that RAKTDA is committed to support emirate hotels in implementing the country’s Emiratization program and attracting citizens to work in tourism and hospitality.
In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Phillips said that the emirate has focused on establishing a world-class infrastructure that includes the best hotels and resorts.
He said that it now has over 50 hotels, including 10 five-star hotels, nine four-star hotels, seven hotel-apartments and 24 other accredited accommodation.
The emirate now has 8,130 hotel rooms providing the highest levels of hospitality and RAKTDA aims to promote hospitality offers over the next five years, add 4,617 rooms and encourage the construction of several new hotels, including Marriott, Anantara, Westin, Rove and Sofitel hotels, he added.
Phillips said that the emirate is diversifying its hospitality options by establishing accommodation on Jebel Jais, including the Earth Hotels Altitude, a temporary hotel concept that is due to open later this year.
He said the Mantis Group’s ‘Sage Lodge’, a mountain destination will offer relaxation, entertainment and guided tours.
Another addition is the Cloud7 Camp Jebel Jais, which will offer guests a luxurious camping experience with 30 accommodation units built from sustainable materials.
Phillips announced plans to inaugurate an integrated project in 2026 on Marjan Island worth billions of dollars which will be located on an area measuring 250,000 square meters, with over 1,000 rooms and retail stores.
Ras Al Khaimah is a leading international destination for tourism and investment and is one of the most diverse emirates in the country, he said.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced its comprehensive Sustainable Tourism Destination Strategy that will see the nature-based Emirate become the regional leader in environmentally conscious tourism by 2025.
Ras Al Khaimah is renowned for its outstanding nature, leisure, adventure and authentic offerings.
With a history dating back over seven millennia, the northernmost Emirate in the UAE has become one of the most sought after destinations in the Middle East.