The report shows that 2025 marked a structural change for the Emirate’s hospitality market, as growth shifted decisively toward higher-value, international demand. Occupancy reached 75.0%, while average daily rates climbed to AED 618.1 ($168.30), driving RevPAR growth of 11.5% year-on-year. This performance positioned Ras Al Khaimah as the third-best RevPAR performing hotel market in the UAE and fifth across the Gulf, reinforcing its progress toward the 3.5 million annual visitor target by 2030 and highlighting a structural shift toward more resilient, quality-led growth. The growth of Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality sector continues to be premium-led, with five-star hotels accounting for more than half of existing keys. Commenting on the findings, Tatiana Veller, Managing Director of Stirling Hospitality Advisors, said: “Ras Al Khaimah has reached a stage where the story is no longer just about growth, but about structure, timing, and long-term value creation.