The government authority responsible for promoting and developing Ras Al Khaimah as a premium, sustainable tourism destination.
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is the government body charged with positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a distinctive, sustainable tourism destination. Founded in 2011 under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, RAKTDA develops tourism infrastructure, licenses hotels and tour operators, and markets the emirate to international travellers.
| Target visitors by 2030 | 3.5 million annual visitors |
|---|---|
| 2030 hotel room target | double current stock |
| 2025 arrivals | 1.35 million visitors |
| H1 2026 domestic visitors | 670,000 (+47% YoY) |
| Responsible for | destination marketing, hotel licensing, tourism investment |