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Ras Al Khaimah Aims for 80% Premium Hotel Rooms by 2030
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Ras Al Khaimah Aims for 80% Premium Hotel Rooms by 2030

Ras Al Khaimah is repositioning as a luxury destination, planning to increase its premium room share from 13.3% to 80% by 2030. The emirate plans to nearly double its room inventory to 16,000 keys, led by the high-profile Wynn Al Marjan Island resort.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1RAKTDA aims to expand total hotel inventory from 8,700 to roughly 16,000 keys by 2030.
  2. 2Luxury supply will surge from 13.3% today to 80% of all rooms within six years.
  3. 3Upcoming openings include Nobu, Four Seasons, and the 1,530-key Wynn Al Marjan Island in September 2027.

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Source: Skift

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