Creating sustainability at the heart of travel
Sustainability is at the heart of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism vision. As the first destination in the Middle East to achieve EarthCheck Silver certification, the Emirate is committed to ensuring that visitors can explore its landscapes while preserving them for future generations.
Green leadership
Preserving nature while enhancing experiences
Ras Al Khaimah integrates sustainability into every step of development, from resorts to attractions. The goal is simple: allow people to enjoy the Emirate’s natural beauty without compromising it.
What visitors get
Certified green hotels
Eco-conscious stays
Protected nature access
Ras Al Khaimah is embedding sustainability into every guest experience, where nature is preserved and travellers benefit.
Responsible hospitality
A greener future for travel
Hotels and resorts across the Emirate are adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce their footprint. The Green Hotels Rating sets sustainability benchmarks for accommodation providers. Resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert combine luxury with conservation, located in protected reserves. Many hotels are also adopting renewable energy sources, such as solar power, thereby reducing their reliance on conventional energy.
Hotels and resorts across the Emirate are adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce their footprint. The Green Hotels Rating sets sustainability benchmarks for accommodation providers. Resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert combine luxury with conservation, located in protected reserves. Many hotels are also adopting renewable energy sources, such as solar power, thereby reducing their reliance on conventional energy.
Nature first
Eco-tourism and conservation efforts
With AED 500 million invested in eco-tourism, Ras Al Khaimah is developing attractions that bring visitors closer to nature in a responsible manner. Mountain lodges in the Hajar Mountains blend into their surroundings to minimise impact. Desert glamping offers immersive, low-impact experiences under the stars. Protected reserves such as Al Wadi Nature Reserve provide guided excursions that highlight biodiversity and conservation efforts.
With AED 500 million invested in eco-tourism, Ras Al Khaimah is developing attractions that bring visitors closer to nature in a responsible manner. Mountain lodges in the Hajar Mountains blend into their surroundings to minimise impact. Desert glamping offers immersive, low-impact experiences under the stars. Protected reserves such as Al Wadi Nature Reserve provide guided excursions that highlight biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Looking ahead
By embedding sustainability into hospitality, attractions, and conservation, Ras Al Khaimah ensures its natural assets remain preserved. These efforts align with Vision 2030 and global best practices, positioning the Emirate as a model for responsible tourism and long-term environmental stewardship.
By embedding sustainability into hospitality, attractions, and conservation, Ras Al Khaimah ensures its natural assets remain preserved. These efforts align with Vision 2030 and global best practices, positioning the Emirate as a model for responsible tourism and long-term environmental stewardship.
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