If Ras Al Khaimah had an “Unofficial Welcome Committee,” Wendy Stapleton would be the chair, the treasurer, and the one handing you coffee at your first meeting. A real estate powerhouse with 36 years in the industry (19 of them in RAK!), she’s built more than just a career — she’s built a community. Between running her business, feeding her eight adopted street cats, and keeping RAK’s networking scene buzzing, Wendy proves you can be both the connector and the calm in the storm. RAK may have slowed her pace, but it’s only sped up her impact.
Interview Highlights
🚗 Dubai to RAK shift — It all started with a Royal Breeze property and a motherly nudge… now, she calls RAK home.
🐾 Cat mum goals — Feeds eight stray cats daily and dreams of diving into animal welfare work.
🏢 Connector-in-Chief — Founded RAK Business Group, giving local businesses a free platform to shine and grow.
📚 Book club veteran — Three years in and still turning pages like it’s a sport.
💡 Advice for newcomers — “Don’t compare RAK to your home country or other emirates — it’s its own kind of magic.”
🌊 Beachside bliss — Lives parallel to the shore, proving work-life balance can include sunsets and sand.
🌟 WOW-RAK shoutout — Loves how platforms like WOW-RAK showcase RAK’s unique lifestyle and growth.
Pull Out Quotes
“If you came to me and said you have six weeks left to live, I can’t fix that. Everything else? Totally fixable.”
“I’m not unique in myself — I’m unique in my way of working. And that’s consistency.”
“Don’t compare RAK to anywhere else. It’s grounded, it’s different, and that’s exactly why we love it.”
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Submitting a nomination does not guarantee a video interview. All nominations are reviewed by the WOW-RAK x E-Find RAK team before selection.
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)
