RAK Properties and IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthen ties with the launch of ‘Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab’

Staff Report,

Dubai, UAE

RAK Properties PJSC, Ras Al Khaimah’s leading property developer, announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG®) with the introduction of ‘Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab’ on Hayat Island.

The 156-key Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab will offer studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. The 14-storey tower will feature a fully-equipped fitness center, breakfast, and restaurant area, as well as provide direct beach access to guests.

Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab will be the second development undertaken by the two entities, following the opening of the award-winning Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa in 2022. It will be specifically designed to cater to the needs of extended-stay business and leisure travellers.

Sameh Muhtadi, CEO, RAK Properties, commented: “We are delighted to partner with one of the world’s leading hotel companies, IHG Hotels & Resorts, to open our first Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab in Ras Al Khaimah. We’re witnessing a trend of blended stay, where guests arrive for business but then stay longer for personal travel, and we are plugging the gap for long serviced stay in the emirate. This concept will help us diversify and enhance our hospitality portfolio on Hayat Island, as well as contribute to our food & beverage offering as we look to add considerable additional appeal to our overall hospitality offering on Mina Al Arab.”

According to a report by global network InterNations, Ras Al Khaimah has been ranked world’s fourth best city for expatriates to live and work due to the high quality of life it offers and job opportunities. With a first place ranking in the expat essentials index, the report noted that the emirate was easiest for expats to get started, housing being affordable and easy to find. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work arrangements have generated strong demand for longer hotel stays, increasing the popularity of cost-effective extended-stay hotels and making them one of the fastest growing segments in hospitality.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts India, Middle East, and Africa,said: “Ras Al Khaimah is a breath of fresh air for domestic and international tourists alike, with its unique blend of natural beauty, history, and adventure. The emirate is known for its remarkable landscapes and is home to the highest mountain range in the UAE — making it the perfect location for an extended stay to relax, hike, wander, explore and more. Recognising RAK’s increasing potential in becoming a leading extended-stay destination, driven by RAK Tourism’s efforts in solidifying the emirates’ position as the region’s fastest growing tourist destination, we have introduced Staybridge Suites Hotel Mina Al Arab — which reaffirms our commitment to providing exceptional experiences to our guests. We look forward to warmly welcoming travellers to experience the unmatched hospitality of this hotel and the exceptional beauty of RAK.”

The development forms part of RAK Properties’ broader master plan for Hayat Island, with a wide range of stay offerings, shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities to its residents and guests. Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab will offer a holiday lifestyle experience while providing the conveniences of everyday life, further reinforcing Mina Al Arab’s position as a people-centric lifestyle destination in line with RAK Vision 2030. The project will be a valuable addition to Staybridge Suites®’ portfolio which already boasts nine hotels with 1,648 rooms in the Middle East and four more with 558 rooms in the pipeline.

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