Tourism in Ras Al Khaimah continues to go from strength to strength with 36 per cent growth in MICE and weddings revenues in the first half of 2025, 6 per cent growth in visitor arrivals and 9 rise growth in tourism revenue.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is marking a new record for the destination with over 654K visitor arrivals. “These half-year achievements are a clear testament to the strength of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism offering and the impact of its focused strategy,” said Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. “From expanded air connectivity and high-profile hotel developments to strategic partnerships and a growing calendar of experiences and events, every milestone contributes to Ras Al Khaimah’s standing as one of the world’s fastest growing destinations. With a clear vision to welcome over 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, the emirate is firmly on track to deliver long-term, sustainable value for its economy, communities and tourists.” These results reflect the success of RAKTDA’s ongoing efforts to expand connectivity, broaden the emirate’s tourism appeal, and deepen its presence across key international and regional markets. Highlights from the first half of 2025 also include major hotel announcements including, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Taj, NH Collection (Minor Hotels) – supporting plans to double the number of hotel keys by 2030 and several strategic partnerships signed to boost tourism including MoUs with Fujairah Adventures, Huawei, Open World, and leading OTAs in China and KSA. Recognising the power of large-scale events in shaping destination appeal and enhancing liveability, Ras Al Khaimah’s growing events calendar now includes the RAK Half Marathon, UAE Tour, HIGHLANDER and new Jais Ride cycling challenge. “With a clear vision to welcome over 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, the emirate is firmly on track” - Raki Phillips