Staff Report
Dubai, UAE
Stirling Hospitality Advisors, one of the leading boutique advisory firms in the region and lead advisor to RAK Properties, has led an agreement to bring the first Four Seasons resort and branded residences to Mina, Ras Al Khaimah. With this development, luxury hospitality brand Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is set to debut in the emirate.
The Four Seasons branded residence project will include approximately 150 luxury apartments and standalone private villas. The project will also feature a luxury resort with 150 keys, an array of food and beverage outlets, event and conference spaces, a spa, and fitness facilities.
Tatiana Veller, Managing Director of Stirling Hospitality Advisors, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and RAK Properties on this prestigious development. Four Seasons is synonymous with luxury, and this project will not only elevate the residential and hospitality offerings in Ras Al Khaimah but also enhance the emirate’s positioning as a fast-emerging global destination. We are honoured to play a significant role in bringing this vision to life.”
Stirling Hospitality Advisors has been integral to the project since its inception, providing comprehensive advisory services, including a detailed feasibility study and negotiation of the Letter of Intent (LOI) followed by key agreements for the hotel and branded residences. The firm has leveraged its deep understanding of Ras Al Khaimah’s macroeconomic landscape and global luxury hotel brand dynamics to deliver strategic insights that position this luxury lifestyle project for success.
Sameh Muhtadi, CEO, RAK Properties, added, “We are proud to be partnering with Four Seasons – a world leader in luxury hospitality, to bring this outstanding brand to Mina. We have a clear vision for the future of living in Ras Al Khaimah through our carefully conceived masterplan, choice of partners, and the quality of our design and delivery. Sterling has played a key role in this agreement, and we enjoy working closely with all of the major stakeholders across the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Visible at both a government and private sector level, the Emirate’s joined up, collaborative approach to positioning it as a vibrant and exciting destination really makes us appealing to potential partners looking to invest here.”
With this project, Four Season’s continues to expand its footprint in emerging markets. The development is currently in its design and planning phase, with Stirling Hospitality Advisors serving as a key strategic advisor, ensuring the project’s alignment with long-term sustainability and commercial objectives. Led by Aditya Rajaram and supported by Hussein Abdel Nasser, Stirling will continue to oversee stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
Headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, Stirling Hospitality Advisors currently asset manages over 3,500 hotel rooms across three countries and oversees a hotel and resort portfolio valued at over US$1.25 billion.
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