Aldar Properties PJSC, through its Aldar Investment business, has added scale to its diverse and growing hospitality and leisure portfolio with the acquisition of the beachfront resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island, and an adjacent beachfront development plot for a total consideration of 810 million dirhams ($220.5 million).
All you need to know about Ras Al Khaimah’s Dhs500m sustainable tourism projects
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It will include eco-hotels, glamping offerings, outdoor cinemas, and other activities geared towards experiential tourism
May 18, 2021
At the Arabian Travel Market 2021, the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced over 20 sustainable tourism development initiatives across the emirate marking an investment of Dhs500m, in partnership with RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In a statement, RAKTDA said that the projects center on the emirate’s new destination strategy that focuses on nature, leisure, adventure, accessibility and authenticity.
RAK to invest $136m in sustainable tourism projects
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 3 hours, 17 minutes ago Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced over 20 sustainable tourism development initiatives across the emirate, marking an investment of AED500 million ($136 million) in partnership with RAK Hospitality Holding and RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Announced at the Arabian Travel Market 2021, the region’s leading travel and tourism event held from May 16 – 19 in person at Dubai World Trade Centre, the projects centre on the emirate’s new destination strategy that focuses on nature, leisure, adventure, accessibility and authenticity. Appealing to those seeking safe and expansive experiences in the new normal of travel, all projects are purpose built with sustainability standards and processes.
Ras Al Khaimah reveals 20 new attractions coming to the emirate
From luxe staycation options to thrilling attractions…
The UAE’s ‘adventure emirate’ has unveiled plans to launch 20 new projects, ranging from adrenaline pumping attractions to luxury boutique staycations. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is investing half a billion Dirhams into these tourism initiatives.
The new features are split between three distinct locations: mountain, beach and desert/land. Among the mountain projects are four new staycation options, ranging from the wild to super luxury; a food and beverage village, ‘Instagrammable’ swing, two new attractions for thrill seekers, and a range of outdoor activities.