Invest in RAK
Where capital is going in the emirate and why. FDI flows, sector incentives, free-zone economics and the projects drawing international money.
RAK attracts $210m in fresh foreign capital
Inbound investment concentrates in industry and tourism rather than services — a different mix from Dubai, and a deliberate one.
Latest in Invest in RAK
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Chillblast selects Innovation City for UAE expansion
A UK hardware brand commits to zone space, joining a run of technology arrivals.
Innovation City joins the UAE sovereign AI buildout
Data-centre capacity in RAK gives the emirate a role in national compute infrastructure.
Wynn Al Marjan Island enters its final phase
The emirate's largest single capital project moves into closing construction ahead of 2027.
Embosal launches a heavy-wall pipe mill at RAKEZ
Industrial capital continues to favour RAK over higher-cost neighbouring zones.
RAK to add 14,000 new housing units by 2028
Residential supply expands to match the labour and resident demand the pipeline creates.
RAKEZ crosses 50,000 registered companies
Registration growth is the headline; renewal rates are the number that matters.
JK Cement inaugurates DryChem Industries
Building-materials capacity arrives as construction demand holds through the cycle.
Record H1 arrivals support the investment case
670,000 visitors in six months underpins the occupancy assumptions in hotel models.
Understanding Ras Al Khaimah
Evergreen guidesInvesting in RAK: frequently asked
Why do investors choose Ras Al Khaimah over Dubai?
Cost, land availability and speed. Licence and facility pricing runs below comparable Dubai zones while sitting inside the same federal legal and banking system.
What tax does a business pay in RAK?
No personal income tax. UAE corporate tax applies at 9% on profit above AED 375,000, with qualifying free-zone income potentially at 0% where substance requirements are met.
Can foreigners own property in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes, on a freehold basis in designated areas including Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village and Mina Al Arab.
Which sectors are drawing the most capital?
Hospitality and industry lead, with technology and data centres growing quickly through Innovation City.