Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016

Dubai: The Ritz-Carlton is coming to Ras Al Khaimah, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company signed a management agreement with RAK National Hotels and Al Hamra Real Estate Development for the new property, marking the brand’s entry into Ras Al Khaimah.

It 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 UAE to five by 2017.

“We have seen an increasing appetite amongst travellers for immersive escapes in emerging destinations and our Ras Al Khaimah properties will offer travellers — both regional and international — the chance to enjoy the unique landscape, indigenous customs in tranquil environments,” said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton.

The management agreement goes into effect on December 15. The beach property will close for 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 will be relaunched in 2017 under The Ritz-Carlton stewardship, following renovations.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company 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.

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