Last updated: July 2026
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is rolling out the red carpet, quite literally. The airport has announced a dedicated VVIP terminal and private jet hangar, built in partnership with Falcon Executive Aviation, and it is a clear signal of where RAK is heading: upmarket, and fast. Here is what is being built and why it matters for the emirate.
What’s being built
Unveiled at the Dubai Airshow, the new facility is a partnership with Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment. The numbers give a sense of the ambition:
- A luxurious 1,500 sqm VVIP terminal
- An 8,000 sqm multi-purpose hangar
- 9,000 sqm of apron and aircraft parking
- A Royal lounge, four VVIP lounges and premium hospitality areas built for discreet, high-profile travellers
Sustainability is baked in, too. The terminal and hangar are being designed to LEED Gold standard, with plans to offset 35% of energy use through solar power, run fully electric ground support equipment and enable the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Why it matters for RAK
This is not a vanity project. It is aimed squarely at the high-net-worth travellers and private jet operators that Ras Al Khaimah expects to attract as its luxury tourism scene explodes – not least with Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE’s first integrated casino resort, opening in 2027. A dedicated private aviation gateway means those guests can arrive in privacy, minutes from the beach resorts, rather than routing through a busier hub. It also fits neatly into the airport’s broader expansion toward three million passengers.
What happens next
Construction is expected to run over roughly 15 months, with the facility scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027 – lining up almost perfectly with the wave of luxury arrivals RAK is preparing for. For the full picture on the airport and how it is growing, see our complete guide to RAK airport.
