# Economic and tourism development in Ras Al Khaimah

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-tourism-development-in-ras-al-khaimah
> Updated: 2026-09-30T06:29:52.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Ras Al Khaimah is experiencing growth in international investment and local leisure activity. U.S.-operated hotel brands are positioned to manage nearly half of the emirate’s 12,811 total hotel keys, marking the largest single-market share held by any operator group in the region. A major driver of this investment is the Wynn Al Marjan Island project, scheduled to open in 2027, which represents the largest single U.S. foreign direct investment project in the UAE.

Complementing these large-scale developments, the emirate continues to host various local leisure events, including family-oriented stays, themed dining experiences, and community initiatives such as food donation drives for animal welfare.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai host various leisure events and activities

Leisure activities and events are scheduled in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai, including family staycations, dining experiences, and community charity drives.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ras-al-khaimah-and-dubai-host-various-leisure-events-and-activities

### 2026-09-22: Ras Al Khaimah expands international investment in hospitality and business

U.S. hotel brands will operate nearly half of Ras Al Khaimah’s 12,811 hotel keys, while RAKEZ continues to expand its international business ecosystem, including a significant Irish corporate presence.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ras-al-khaimah-expands-international-investment-in-hospitality-and-business

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