Ras Al Khaimah’s second Ritz-Carlton property will open following a $10m renovation of Al Hamra Village’s former Banyan Tree Hotel.
Work on Ras Al Khaimah’s second Ritz-Carlton resort is scheduled to complete in Q4 2017, reports Construction Week Online.
UAE-based real estate conglomerate Al Hamra Group (AHG) is in the process of rebranding and renovating Al Hamra Village’s former Banyan Tree Hotel.
Once the $10m (AED36.7m) refurbishment is complete, the 32-chalet beachfront property will reopen as the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.
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Benoy Kurien, general manager of AHG, told Construction Week that the resort would offer guests “a completely different experience”.
This project comprises 32 chalets, which are all located on a private beach,” he said. “Each chalet will come with its own pool.
“We’re currently transforming all of the units, the clubhouse, and the common areas. The renovation is costing approximately $10m (AED36.7m), and is due to complete in December 2017,” Kurien added.
WATCH: AHG details its $10m beach renovation for RAK’s Al Hamra Village
In October 2016, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company signed a management agreement with RAK National Hotels (RAKNH), marking its entry into the emirate while reflagging two properties previously operated by Banyan Tree.
Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah – Ritz Carlton Partner Hotel, which was the first of these properties to open, boasts 101 private luxury pool villas.