You know that feeling when a new café opens in your neighborhood, and suddenly everyone is talking about it? Well, Ras Al Khaimah just got the ultimate “new café” moment—only swap lattes for five-star living and seaside sunsets. RRS International Development, in partnership with Minor Hotels, has officially broken ground on a jaw-dropping $100 million project: NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments.
Yes, you read that right. The world-famous NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand is making its grand entrance onto Al Marjan Island, and let’s just say… it’s not arriving quietly. After the brand’s successful debut on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, RAK gets the second chapter—and it’s already creating serious buzz.
Oversubscribed and Overflowing With Confidence
When Co-founder Rakesh Mirchandani of RRS International Development says this groundbreaking is “the beginning of a new chapter,” he’s not exaggerating. Investors basically RSVP’d “YES” before the invitations even went out—oversubscribed at launch! Clearly, people aren’t just buying into bricks and mortar; they’re buying into Ras Al Khaimah’s rising star status as a global lifestyle destination.
So, What’s in the Works?
Think: 121 hotel keys (fancy hotel rooms for the uninitiated) and 36 branded apartments. But this isn’t your standard boxy build. The design is a bold mix of tropical lushness meets desert chic. Imagine sipping a mocktail in interiors bursting with greenery and vibrant vibes while gazing out at wave-inspired architecture that literally moves with the sea breeze.
Yes, the architects—Arkiplan Consulting and HMK Engineering Consultants—went full poetic on this one. Picture curves that echo the ocean, blending the mystique of the desert with the calm of the sea. It’s not a hotel; it’s a love letter to RAK’s landscape.
Inside: A Tropical Escape
Step through the doors, and you’ll find interiors by B8 Architectural Prospective Drawings Services that scream “vacation forever.” We’re talking lush greenery, open-air layouts, and pops of vibrant décor that make you forget you ever had emails to answer. It’s smart design, lifestyle-driven, and dripping in the kind of detail that makes guests post 57 Insta stories before breakfast.
The Dream Team Behind the Scenes
Let’s give credit where it’s due. Innovate Project Development is steering the ship as project manager, and Atlas Star Piling Foundation is laying the groundwork (literally) as the contractor. With all these big names working together, the project isn’t just about building walls; it’s about raising the bar for luxury living in Ras Al Khaimah.
Why Should You Care?
Because this isn’t just a hotel and apartment project—it’s another shiny piece in RAK’s puzzle of becoming the place to live, stay, and play. For residents, it’s a slice of branded luxury to call home. For travelers, it’s an irresistible new reason to pack those bags and head north. And for everyone else? Well, it’s your chance to casually drop “Oh, I have an apartment at Al Marjan Island” at dinner parties.
The NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments is more than construction—it’s a statement. RAK is done being the quiet cousin of Dubai; it’s stepping into the spotlight with a project that’s equal parts tropical daydream and desert fantasy.
