Choose Ras Al Khaimah to say ‘I DO’
White sandy beaches, sea cruises and settings that spell luxury make Ras Al Khaimah the perfect wedding destination
Spanning over 7,000 years of fascinating history and culture, magnificent landscapes, 64 kilometres of white sandy beaches, and terracotta desert planes, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is more than what meets the eye. RAK is just 45 minutes away from the busy metropolis of Dubai but offers an entirely unique experience from its neighbouring emirates. It has firmly established itself as the UAE's most authentic destination in the Middle East.
A PERSONAL TOUCH
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah offers a unique and timeless setting for gatherings and events of all descriptions. It offers personalised service of a dedicated event team that can help in hosting private celebrations, corporate conferences, team building activities, intimate beach weddings, cocktail parties, product launches and executive meetings.
It has a variety of indoor and outdoor locations throughout the resort. Each of the spacious meeting rooms contains stateof-the-art audio-visual equipment and has natural light. The hotel's boardroom is
designed to host smaller meetings for five to 20 people. The hotel features a VIP arrival hall and multiple pre-function spaces, making it a spectacular venue for weddings, galas and highend corporate events.
RAK IS TRENDING
These were reasons enough for Tamarind Global to choose the emirate as the destination for a highprofile Indian wedding. It planned, organised and executed a spectacular three-day wedding in Ras Al Khaimah at the Waldorf Astoria from January 7 to 9, 2017. The Tamarind Global team managed the entire event from arranging for hospitality, event production, artist management, décor coordination, event management and logistics for about 750 attendees.
Speaking about choosing RAK as the destination for this wedding, Kunal Rai, Head, Weddings and Events, Tamarind Global, says, “In the last few years, Tamarind Global has executed multiple weddings and events in the Middle East. Ras Al Khaimah is a new and trending wedding destination this season owing to its easy accessibility from Dubai, fabulous weather and great hotel infrastructure. One flight away and under an hour from Dubai airport, Ras Al Khaimah is convenient to get to and offers spectacular venues to put on some great functions.”
He adds that Tamarind Global has promoted Ras Al Khaimah as an event and wedding destination since the inception of Waldorf Astoria's opening. “The Waldorf Astoria is the top Hilton brand
Ras Al Khaimah is convenient to get to and offers spectacular venues to put on some great functions
and was an obvious choice for us for this wedding in Ras Al Khaimah.
Tamarind Global is now in talks with the tourism body of RAK to synergies efforts going forward. Rai reveals, “There are dates chalked out for a focused road show for RAK. The government is very proactive to place RAK on the map as an emirate which offers facilities and infrastructure conducive to wedding and leisure activities.
We were actually the first company to plan and execute a 25th wedding anniversary in RAK in 2013 for a prominent Indian family which used the hotel space as well as the desert locations.”
OFFERINGS GALORE
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is a charming beach-front resort surrounded by desert, mountains and sea, only 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport. It has an 18-hole championship golf course onsite and optional Private Concierge service. The resort also offers on-site watersports, tennis and volleyball, beach soccer and the Health Club with personal training options. Other offerings are:
346 guest rooms, towers suites, with sea or golf-course views
350 meters of a pristine, white sand beach Four meeting rooms, Al Hamra boardroom Unique wedding venues
Dedicated events team
CONNECTIONS FROM INDIA
Ras Al Khaimah is connected to 170 destinations worldwide via Qatar Airways that lands in Ras Al Khaimah four times a week. Airlines that connect India to Ras Al Khaimah are Emirates, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, and Air India Express.
Ras Al Khaimah is connected to 170 destinations via Qatar Airways that lands four times a week
DISTANCE FROM IMPORTANT PLACES (VIA ROAD):
Abu Dhabi International Airport: 2.30 hours, 250 kilometers
Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes,
85 kilometers
Oman, Mussandam Border: 30 minutes,
40 kilometers
RAK International Airport: 20 minutes,
18 kilometers.