Cameron McNeillie isn’t just InterContinental RAK hotel’s GM—he’s the kind of guy who’ll solve a guest’s teddy-bear crisis and still make it to tee-off at Al Hamra Golf Club. Born in Rhodesia, raised in South Africa, and seasoned across Europe, he now brings his global flair to Ras Al Khaimah. What makes him cool? His belief that the secret ingredient to luxury isn’t the menu or the mattress—it’s the people delivering it with heart. RAK has embraced him, his wife, and daughter, and in return, Cameron is weaving himself into the community fabric, one zipline, pearl farm, and charity drive at a time.
Interview Highlights
🌍 From Rhodesia to Ras Al Khaimah: Cameron’s 32-year hospitality journey spans Africa, Europe, and now the UAE.
🎢 Family fun? Straight to Jebel Jais for the world’s longest zipline (yes, they actually threw themselves off a mountain for fun).
🐶 Giving back vibes: spearheaded “Giving for Good” programs with dog shelters, schools, and community drives—because hotels are about more than business.
🧸 Teddy bear hero: when a little guest lost their toy at the airport, Cameron’s team raced to deliver it back. (Cue the lifelong customer loyalty.)
💡 His USP? “Relationships and people.” Because food can be hot or cold anywhere—but service is what makes magic.
🏌️♂️ Off duty: catch him golfing at Al Hamra or exploring pearl farms and camel rides with the fam.
🔎 Shoutout moment: He discovered WOW-RAK as his go-to guide when settling in—proof it’s a must for newcomers.
Pull Out Quotes
The clue is in the name—hospitality. We are hospitable people.”
“We put somebody in a taxi to the airport with a teddy bear. For that child, it meant the world.”
“Ras Al Khaimah is an untapped jewel in the crown—it’s just going to get better and better.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
