Competition starts to build ‘something extraordinary’ in RAK

By Angel Chan

Dhayah Fort, RAK

RAS AL KHAIMAH 11 April 2019: Delegates attending the 15th annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), are being offered the chance to build something extraordinary in Ras Al Khaimah.

The competition, which aims to create a new resort that is unique to Ras Al Khaimah and the Middle East, is open to delegates registered to attend AHIC 2019, which is taking place from 9-11 April at the AHIC Village in Ras Al Khaimah.

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah said: “We support projects and concepts that spark creativity and place Ras Al Khaimah at the forefront of the tourism sector. Sustained growth is already the hallmark of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism industry and we seek to ensure this continues by utilizing our strategic tourism plan to reach well-defined targets.”

Prelim Design

Working in teams combining hotel designers and operators, entrants will have three months, up until July 2019, to prepare a preliminary concept vision supported by a high-level feasibility appraisal. Full details of the competition process will be announced during AHIC 2019.

Marjan Island RAK

Entries will be judged on commercial feasibility, innovation and sustainability. Three shortlisted operators will receive US$25,000 each as a contribution towards their final submission, due in November 2019, when the winner will be announced at an exclusive event.

The winning project will be allocated a coveted beachfront location.