A joint venture between Marriott International and Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi investment arm ASQ has announced development of the Ras Al Khaimah Marriott Resort, a new five-star, 300-room luxury beachfront hotel in Ras Al Khaimah.
The hotel will be Emirate’s first property and is expected to open in 2019.
The luxury beachfront hotel is expected to have 45 suites, six F&B outlets, along with extensive meeting, health and leisure facilities.
The Ras Al Khaimah Marriott Resort will be the first among two new hotel properties that are to be built under the agreement between Marriot and Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) also announced the addition of 300-room Ras Al Khaimah Marriott Resort to its portfolio to be operated under its tourism sector.
The announcements were made during the Arabian Travel Market 2015 event.
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By GlobalDataRAK Tourism Development Authority CEO Haitham Mattar said: "Ras Al Khaimah is an ambitious market and is poised for transformational growth with the development of the Al Marjan Island, a 2.7 million square meter man-made archipelago, which will ultimately become home to 30 hotels, entertainment, restaurants, shopping and theme parks.
"From tourism, investment and trade, we are building a hugely compelling offering and it is time that the world’s aviation industry took notice.
"We are in talks with global airlines about using RAK International Airport as an operational base, which will ultimately support over 400,000 visitors flying in and out of the airport directly on an annual basis."
Image: Partnership betwen Marriott International and Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi. Photo: courtesy of Ras Al Khaimah.