Rotana opens a 258-key waterfront retreat among RAK's mangroves
The Mangroves property adds one of the emirate's largest pillar-free ballrooms and ten meeting rooms, positioning itself for conferences, weddings and corporate events.
What happened
Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves has opened as a 258-key waterfront retreat set among the emirate’s mangroves, blending contemporary luxury with nature-inspired experiences and large-scale event facilities for leisure and business travellers.
The property is positioning itself as a major destination for conferences, social celebrations and waterfront weddings. It features one of the largest pillar-free ballrooms in Ras Al Khaimah, designed for gala dinners, exhibitions and large corporate gatherings, alongside ten flexible meeting rooms—six of them with natural daylight and sweeping mangrove views.
Outdoor waterfront venues and alfresco event spaces offer open-air settings for bespoke occasions. Couples seeking scenic waterfront weddings have access to dedicated ceremony spaces overlooking the mangroves, luxury bridal facilities and personalised event planning services.
“Ras Al Khaimah is an emirate of remarkable natural beauty, and our location among the mangroves reflects our commitment to creating an experience deeply connected to the spirit of this destination,” said Chadi Nicolas, General Manager of Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves. “We are creating a landmark destination that will become central to some of the emirate’s most significant corporate, social and cultural events.”
The hotel also introduces a range of dining and wellness concepts. Terra Restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining, while the Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club includes swimming pools for adults and children, a fitness centre, jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, massage facilities, squash and tennis courts, beach volleyball and water sports. Families also have dedicated indoor and outdoor children’s play areas.
Set against the backdrop of Ras Al Khaimah’s mangroves, the new Rotana property is expected to add further momentum to the emirate’s expanding hospitality and events sector as it continues to attract regional and international visitors.
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