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Sarah Walker-Kerr Email: [email protected]
Regional Director, Public Relations,
Middle East, Africa, India & Japan
RAS AL KHAIMAH TO WELCOME THE RITZ-CARLTON
Desert and beach resorts in the Northern Emirates add two distinct destination experiences to
The Ritz-Carlton portfolio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 25 October 2016: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed
a management agreement with RAK National Hotels (“RAKNH”), an owner of hotels and
resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, a subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding (“RAKHH”), and Al
Hamra Real Estate Development (“AHRED”), marking its entry into the emirate of Ras Al
Khaimah. The brand will manage The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach and The
Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, growing the brand’s footprint in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) to five by 2017.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the RAK Hospitality
Holding and RAK National Hotels and Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director,
Middle East & Africa, Marriott International signed the agreement, closing the ceremony
Mr.Kyriakidis said, “We are proud to partner with RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK National
Hotels and look forward to introducing The Ritz-Carlton to Ras Al Khaimah.
Herve Humler, President and C.O.O., The Ritz-Carlton conveyed his thanks to the ruler of the
Emirate and said, “ We have seen an increasing appetite amongst travelers for immersive escapes
in emerging destinations and our Ras Al Khaimah properties will offer travelers – both regional
and international – the chance to enjoy the unique landscape, indigenous customs in tranquil
environments. The locale, which represents the culture and traditions of the indigenous
community will transport visitors to an off-the-beaten track journey for that truly authentic
experience.”
The management agreement, which goes into effect on December 15th, will see the beach
property close for comprehensive renovations, whilst the desert property will remain open and
operate as a partner hotel - Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel.
Both properties following the renovations are scheduled to be re-launched in 2017 under
The Ritz-Carlton stewardship.
The renovations include total refurbishment of the Al Hamra beach property a 32 all-villa luxury
resort, and upgrading the Al Wadi property, a 101 all-villa desert escape. The two new additions
to The Ritz-Carlton portfolio are enclaves of bespoke Arabian-style villas that stretch along a
private shore of white sand and the vast undulating expanse of the desert respectively.
Ras Al Khaimah, with its verdant landscape surrounded by the Al Hajar Mountains on one side
and the Arabian Gulf on the other, is known for its natural beauty and relaxed pace of life. In
contrast to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, the emirate is seen as an escape for local, regional and
international visitors, seeking un-spoilt nature and unique experiences. Blessed with miles of
pristine shoreline and a rugged backdrop, the emirate offers visitors a sense of solitude, respite
and tranquility.
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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates more than
90 hotels in over 30 countries and territories. More than 40 hotel and residential projects are
under development around the globe. For more information or reservations, visit the company
web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and
to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).
