RRS International Development breaks ground on US $100mn development on Al Marjan Island

RRS International Development has broken ground on the NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments, which is billed as a major milestone for the project.

The US $100mn mixed-use project is being developed in collaboration with Minor Hotels and will bring the NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand to Al Marjan Island for the first time. This follows the hospitality brand’s second branded residential offering in the UAE, after the success of the first project located on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

“This groundbreaking is more than the start of construction – it’s the beginning of a new chapter for this incredible project and celebration of the overwhelming interest we have received. Oversubscribed at launch, we are grateful for the investor confidence shown in both the NH Collection brand and RAK’s emergence as a world-class lifestyle destination,” said Rakesh Mirchandani, Co-Founder of RRS International Development FZ LLC and Partner at RRS Capital Management LLC at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Featuring 121 hotel keys and 36 branded apartments, the development will deliver a blend of five-star hospitality and contemporary living, offering sea views, high-design interiors, and a full suite of luxury amenities. What sets this project apart is its unconventional design with an extraordinary fusion of tropical luxury and desert mystique, said a statement.

The design that has been envisioned by RRS has been executed by Arkiplan Consulting Architects & Engineers, to bring to life the wave-inspired architecture, which will capture the motion of the ocean, and provide guests with a connection to the desert and the sea. Inside, the tropical interiors by B8 Architectural Prospective Drawings Services will feature lush greenery, open spaces, and vibrant décor, offering a refreshing escape. The project emphasises smart design and lifestyle-led features, the developer said.

HMK Engineering Consultants has been appointed as the Architect of Record, collaborating with Arkiplan Consulting Architects & Engineers, the lead consultant. Innovate Project Development will serve as the Project Manager, while Atlas Star Piling Foundation is appointed as contractor for the project’s enabling works. The collaborations aim to ensure that the NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments will be delivered to the highest standards of quality and completed on schedule.

Sanjay Narayandas Dhawan, Co-Founder of RRS International Development FZ LLC and Partner at RRS Capital Management LLC FZ added, “We see Ras Al Khaimah at a turning point. With multi-billion-dirham investments in tourism and leisure, including upcoming gaming resorts, the emirate is attracting a new wave of international attention. This development aligns with that momentum, setting a new benchmark for branded residences and hospitality-led living in the region.”

The NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences reflects RRS International Development’s commitment to delivering high-quality, design-driven projects with speed, precision, and a strong investor focus, the statement noted.

The groundbreaking not only marks the start of construction but also lays the foundation for a landmark destination set to elevate Ras Al Khaimah’s profile on the global stage. Building on this momentum, RRS is charting an ambitious future — with upcoming developments planned across prime locations and a pioneering digital venture aimed at making smart and luxurious properties more accessible, affordable, and lucrative to own, the statement concluded.

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