MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

2025 marked another definitive year for tourism in Ras Al Khaimah with the Emirate welcoming a record 1.35 million visitors and achieving a 12% increase in tourism revenues. The emirate also experienced a remarkable 25% year-over-year growth in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) revenues, reinforcing its status as a premier MICE destination. It has grown not just in numbers, but in the depth and breadth of its offering too – from signature events to new hotels and stronger global partnerships.

This stellar performance brings us closer to realizing our vision to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030 and reflects Ras Al Khaimah’s reputation as one of the region’s fastest-growing tourism destinations in the region.

The emirate's flourishing tourism sector is underpinned by our strategic focus on building a diverse hospitality portfolio and doubling our current 8,500-key inventory in the coming years with a well-balanced mix of world-class hotels and resorts.

As we look ahead to 2030, we’re more committed than ever to shaping tourism that delivers long-term value for visitors, investors and our community.

PHILLIPA HARRISON, CEO, RAKTDA

The government of Ras Al Khaimah established the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) in May 2011.

The Authority is actively developing the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and establishing Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travellers with the objective of attracting 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is also placing a strong emphasis on creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is known for its rich history, dating back 7,000 years, and diverse landscape, from 68 kilometres of pristine beaches to terracotta deserts and an imposing mountain backdrop.

Ras Al Khaimah is ideally situated at the modern crossroads between Europe and Asia. One-third of the world's population is within four hours of flight duration, making it an ideal location for businesses to expand into the UAE, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

The Emirate is home to the highest peak in the United Arab Emirates, Jebel Jais, soaring at an impressive 1,934 metres above sea level and recording temperatures that are 10 degrees Celsius cooler on average than across the other Emirates.

The mountain is also home to the Jais Adventure Park, a gateway to attractions such as the Jais Viewing Deck Park, the Jais Flight, the World’s Longest Zipline, Jais Sky Tour, a series of seven exhilarating ziplines stretching 5km, and Jais Sledder, the region’s longest toboggan ride.

At the Emirate’s economic heart lies several significant companies and sectors. The industrial segment includes RAK Rock and Stevin Rock quarries, RAK Ceramics and Julphar Pharmaceuticals. The Emirate also boasts RAK Ports, RAK Economic Zone, RAKBANK, RAK Gas, RAK Petroleum and the rapidly evolving tourism division. Supporting these industries is a modern infrastructure including state-of-the-art industrial areas, business parks, world-class hotels, facilities, and attractions.

For the past decade, Ras Al Khaimah has been consistently rated in the ‘A’ range by international rating agencies such as Fitch and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. The Emirate’s Economic Zone already houses over 45,000 multinational companies from over 100 countries representing 50 industry sectors.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has been consistently certified as a 'Great Place to Work' by Great Place to Work®. If you want to be part of our award-winning team, please email your CV and cover letter to careers@raktda.com