Ras Al Khaimah tourism achieves 6% growth in arrivals and 9% revenue boost in H1 2025, cementing its role as a top travel and events destination.
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah tourism has surged to new heights, with the Emirate recording over 654,000 visitor arrivals in the first half of 2025 — a 6% year-on-year increase — alongside a 9% growth in tourism revenues. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) attributes this success to its integrated strategy across air connectivity, hospitality, and events.
CEO Raki Phillips credits the momentum to destination-focused initiatives supporting Ras Al Khaimah’s 2030 vision to welcome 3.5 million annual visitors. Notable contributions include a 36% rise in MICE and weddings revenues and strong performance across source markets such as India (+25%), China (+9.2%), and Russia (+7%).
New direct flights from Romania, Poland, and Uzbekistan propelled record arrivals, while major hotel announcements — including Four Seasons, Taj, Fairmont, and NH Collection — continue driving hospitality expansion. Rove Al Marjan Island also launched, supporting the plan to double hotel keys by 2030.
Strategic partnerships have amplified the Emirate’s visibility. MoUs with Chinese OTAs like Trip.com and KSA platforms including Wego and Almatar target key regional and global markets. Agreements with Huawei and Web3 innovator Open World advance digital tourism and visitor engagement.
Ras Al Khaimah also deepened its events portfolio. Highlights include the 18th Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, UAE Tour’s Jebel Jais stage, and the debut of Jais Ride — a 25km cycling challenge on the UAE’s highest peak.
With Ras Al Khaimah tourism firmly on the rise, the Emirate is solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing and most diversified travel destinations in the region.
