Minor Hotels Announces Upcoming Launch of NH Collection Hotel on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai, UAE, February 17, 2025: Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels in 58 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces that it is bringing its NH Collection brand to Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Slated to launch in early 2028, the announcement about the 156-key NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments was made during a ceremony at THINC Middle East.
The new hotel will be located on Al Marjan Island in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the premier and rapidly growing travel destinations in the UAE. Just one hour from Dubai International Airport and a 30-minute drive from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, the property will feature 120 beach-facing guest rooms and suites, in addition to 36 branded serviced apartments. Facilities will include four restaurants and bars, a gym and an outdoor swimming pool, a kids club and games room, a retail shop and a co-working space.
The property is owned by RRS International Development FZ-LLC, a premier real estate developer with over two decades of experience in the UAE’s high-end real estate market. RRS has a dedicated focus on Ras Al Khaimah’s fast-growing real estate sector and, in partnership with Minor Hotels, plans to develop this new NH Collection property on Al Marjan Island—one of the region's hottest destinations—with major upcoming developments, including the UAE’s first integrated resort.
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As a pioneering force behind the branded residences concept, Minor Hotels’ latest announcement underscores its continued commitment to expanding through mixed-use properties with a residential component. It also highlights the company’s dedication to growth in the region, particularly in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, where it already operates Anantara in Mina Al Arab and the upcoming Anantara Residences.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, said: “We are excited to announce the continued expansion of our NH Collection brand, both within the Middle East region and also as part of the brand’s overall growth beyond its traditional areas of operation in Europe and the Americas. RRS International Development have a deep understanding of the nuances of real estate within the region and we look forward to working with them as valued partners during the development of this exciting new property.”
“We are incredibly proud to announce our first boutique hotel on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. This landmark development branded by NH Collection will seamlessly blend style, functionality, and exceptional value, setting new standards. We are thrilled to be part of the Minor Hotels family and to align with the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and look forward to contributing to the growth and prestige of this incredible destination,” said Mr. Sanjay Narayandas Dhawan, RRS International Development FZ-LLC.
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“With Al Marjan Island set to become a premier destination for five-star resort hotels, our mission goes beyond that. We are committed to creating exclusive, world-class developments in the UAE that offer excellence at an attainable value,” said Mr. Rakesh Mirchandani, RRS International Development FZ-LLC.
Commenting on Minor Hotels’ upcoming debut on Al Marjan Island, Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan, said: “Our vision to transform Al Marjan Island into a vibrant branded tourism destination gets a further boost with the upcoming launch of the exclusive NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments. Their focus on elevating hospitality standards of service and comfort matches our commitment to curating premier lifestyle offerings that add to the overall appeal of Ras Al Khaimah. We are confident RRS International Development FZ-LLC’s expertise in the regional high-end real estate market will serve to enhance it further.”
Minor Hotels currently operates 17 properties in the UAE across four of its brands, including Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, which launched in the emirate at the start of 2024. The NH Collection brand made its debut in the country with the opening of NH Collection Dubai The Palm in February 2023, which also represented the brand’s first property outside of Europe and the Americas. NH Collection has since launched in Asia and the Indian Ocean, with further properties under development including in Africa.
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About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 58 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a collection of related businesses. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth ambitions, aiming to add close to 300 hotels by the end of 2027.
Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands, and participates in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program.
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts is a premium hospitality brand for world travelers after an extraordinary combination of comfort and intuitive service in key global destinations. With close to 100 properties worldwide, NH Collection continues to grow its footprint across Europe and the Americas and into Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and beyond.
NH Collection is part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program.
Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 hotels and resorts across 58 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, annou...
