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Ras Al Khaimah Future and Vision of 2030 | Marjan Island, Wynn Casino | Charaf Estate

The United Arab Emirates has seen one of the world's biggest net inflows of wealthy individuals this past year, and a now lesser known territory wants in on the action. Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE's northernmost emirate, is pitching itself as the new haven for billionaires. Central to the push is a $3.9 billion gaming resort planned by Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts as well as a citizenship-by-investment program. After setting a record for annual visitors last year, RAK is now training its sights on converting tourists into residents. One government-commissioned study by Ernst & Young projected the population could climb by a quarter million to 650,000 from 400,000 today. Without a doubt, the Middle East is one of the world’s fastest-evolving regions for hospitality development, with $1.9 trillion pouring into such destinations as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Few people have a front-row seat to the future of tourism in the region like Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) in the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), the fourth largest emirate. During more than two decades of working with hotel brands including Ritz-Carlton and Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Phillips has seen tremendous change in the Middle East’s hospitality scene. His role as CEO of RAKTDA, which he’s held since 2019, includes destination marketing with a focus on holistic growth strategies that prioritize sustainability, community engagement, and cultural authenticity. Under Phillips’ guidance, Ras Al Khaimah, a 45-minute drive from Dubai, has grown from a small fishing village to a premier tourist destination in its own right, thanks in large part to such notable new resorts as Anantara Mina Al Arab and the refurbishment of the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. Future projects set to further elevate the destination’s profile include a Wynn resort, a Nobu hotel and restaurant, and Marriott’s design-driven W hotel brand, which is in the middle of a renaissance. AFAR caught up with Phillips to talk about redefining Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality landscape, wider plans for the Middle East and Africa, and the challenges and opportunities in travel that lie ahead. Call/ WhatsApp: +971504733108 My Instagram: @Charaf.Dubai My LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charaf-ez...