Hampton by Hilton has become the fourth global hotel chain to open its doors on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island, the flagship destination of master developer Marjan.
The property, which boasts 515 rooms and has a development value of AED 450 million ($122.5m), is set to further the emirate’s tourism development strategy and hospitality offerings.
“With the new Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island opening its doors to guests, visitors to Ras Al Khaimah have an added hospitality destination to choose, assuring them world-class service and a relaxed beach lifestyle. This will further add to the appeal of Al Marjan Island to visitors, both from within the UAE and abroad, for staycations and longer holidays,” said Abdulla Al Abdooli, CEO of Marjan.
“We will continue to build the hotel infrastructure in Al Marjan Island to support the government’s focus on establishing the credentials of Ras Al Khaimah as the region’s leading tourist and investment destination,” he continued.
Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island is located on a 750-metre beach, with its architecture inspired by the motion of the sea. The hotel has been built using green building materials, highlighting its focus on promoting environmental sustainability.
Al Marjan Island has over 2,100 operational hotel keys, including the new hotel, Rixos Hotels, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Accor Hotels brands. It also has more than 2,000 residential units including Bab Al Bahar residential and Pacific by Select Group.
Marjan plans to develop an additional 2,400 hotel, residential and mixed-use units by 2025 with several already under design, review or in different stages of completion.
Other projects which are set to launch include Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, a AED543m ($147m) hotel project which will feature eight rooms located on the longest suspended bridge in the northern Emirates.