Radisson Hotel Group, in partnership with BNW Developments, has announced the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, RAK Central and Radisson Blu Residences, RAK Central, a mixed-use hospitality project scheduled to open in 2029.
Located within RAK Central, a 3.1 million sq. ft. master-planned development, the project will be positioned close to Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village, with direct access to the E11 highway. RAK Central is being developed as a future commercial and financial hub, integrating business, residential, retail, and leisure components.
The hotel will feature 361 keys, positioned above retail and cinema offerings, and will include five food and beverage outlets, a rooftop terrace and pool bar, meeting and events facilities, a spa and gym, a Business Class lounge, and a kids’ club. Adjacent to the hotel, Radisson Blu Residences, RAK Central will comprise 222 branded residences, with residents benefiting from hotel-managed services and amenities.
Elie Milky
Chief Development Officer – Middle East, NE Africa, Cyprus & Greece
Radisson Hotel Group
“This signing reflects our ambition to grow our hotel and branded residential portfolio in high-potential destinations across the UAE, and Ras Al Khaimah continues to stand out with its strong infrastructure pipeline and expanding demand drivers,” said Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer, Middle East, NE Africa, Cyprus & Greece, Radisson Hotel Group.
The project marks the first collaboration between Radisson Hotel Group and BNW Developments and supports Radisson’s regional strategy to develop commercially resilient assets that can serve corporate, MICE, leisure, and extended-stay demand.
