The concept design of the hotel on Al Marjan Island. The concept design of the hotel on Al Marjan Island.

Developer SuperCasa is set to launch its first five-star hotel on a 75,000ft2 plot on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

The property will have 320 beach-facing rooms, two fine dining restaurants, two casual dining restaurants, a pool, spa and gym facilities.

Construction is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2016, to be operational by the beginning of 2019. The operator has not been announced yet.

SuperCasa director Abdulrahman Al Houti said in a statement: "Investing in RAK is attractive due to huge advantages enjoyed by investors, as well as quick ROI and growth opportunities. We have selected Al Marjan Island because of the high guest numbers all year round."

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AMI Company managing director, architect Abdullah Rashed Al Abdouli added: "We are looking forward to seeing this SuperCasa project come to life. AMI is witnessing exceptional demand in hotel investments, which will lead to a stronger position on the local and regional tourism map.”

The 2018 'Vision of Ras Al-Khaimah Tourism Development Authority' (RAK TDA) has chalked out a plan to attract one million visitors to Ras Al Khaimah by the end of 2018.

The same vision aims to boost the tourism revenues to US $1.09bn (AED 4 billion), and provide jobs to around 15,000 people.