Ras Al Khaimah is leveraging large-scale sporting and entertainment events to boost its global profile and enhance the visitor experience
Ras Al Khaimah, which welcomed a record 650,000 visitors in H1 2025, aims to attract more than 3.5 million tourists annually by 2030
Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism vision is rooted in strategic execution, partnership-driven innovation, and a commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. As RAKTDA CEO Raki Phillips articulates, the emirate is not just keeping pace — it’s shaping the future of tourism in the UAE
From November 1, Corendon Airlines will operate seven direct weekly flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport from cities such as Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich
The RAK Airventure attraction is open daily at Manar Mall and is part of the emirate’s sustainable tourism initiatives
The scope of activities of the Department of Entertainment and Gaming Regulation established will cover licensing, taxation, operational procedures, and consumer safeguards
The emirate’s summer tourism campaign, WANASA, which offers discounts and complimentary passes to Dubai Parks and Resorts, is currently underway until September 15
Travellers will receive complimentary return PCR testing – a service that Ras Al Khaimah is extending to all international visitors
It will include eco-hotels, glamping offerings, outdoor cinemas, and other activities geared towards experiential tourism
The airline will commence direct flights from March between Ras Al Khaimah and Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Aktobe, Aktau, Atyrau, Uralsk, Karaganda and Shymkent
Hospitality staff testing will be carried out across the 45 hotels in the emirate