Ras Al Khaimah offers Free Visas for Indian MICE Groups & Wedding celebrations
Ras Al Khaimah offers Free Visas for Indian MICE Groups and Wedding celebrations
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Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - July 8, 2024 - Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
(RAKTDA) is thrilled to introduce an exciting initiative tailored for Indians: complimentary visas for
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and wedding events.
The initiative, which will officially launch in July 2024 and run through March 2025, will offer
groups an even greater incentive to stage their wedding or corporate event in Ras Al Khaimah and
experience the emirate’s breathtaking beauty while making use of its world-class facilities. Under the
initiative, RAKTDA will provide free visas for Indian groups booking a minimum two-night stay in
any of Ras Al Khaimah’s world-class hotels. The offer is open to groups with at least 100 guests per
night, with visa costs being covered by RAKTDA, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.
Commenting on the launch of the initiative, Iyad Rasbey, Vice President of Destination Tourism
Development at RAKTDA, said: " We are delighted to launch this incentive, which will enhance Ras
Al Khaimah’s appeal as a premier destination for Indian MICE and wedding events. We saw a 23%
growth in MICE revenue and 103% increase in wedding-related revenue in 2023 and are eager to build
on this success."
Nestled in the northernmost part of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah is a haven for those seeking stunning
landscapes, world-class hotels and resorts, and state-of-the-art facilities. It has become a preferred
wedding destination for Indian couples offering an array of stunning venues, from beachfront resorts
like Waldorf Astoria, Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island and Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah
Resort and Spa to desert oases like Ritz Carlton Al Wadi Desert. The recently opened Sofitel Al
Hamra Beach Resort combines the Arabian Gulf's beauty meets French Art De Vivre and the
Anantara Mina Al Arab offers luxurious Maldivian-style overwater villas.
The Nature Emirate also boasts unique venues that provide breathtaking locations for bespoke
celebrations. With over 8,000 keys available, the Emirate has world-class hotels and resorts including
properties such as Anantara, Sofitel, Waldorf Astoria, InterContinental, Rixos, Rotana, Ritz-Carlton,
Radisson, Movenpick and many others, all with impeccable MICE facilities, sprawling grounds and
public spaces for outdoor celebrations. Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre is the
only stand-alone and flagship venue by the beach. Boasting a capacity of 3,000 attendees and 4,500
square meters of flexible event space, it caters to a diverse array of gatherings. Al Jazeera Al Hamra -
the last surviving pearl diving and seafaring town, and Dhayah Fort - the only hilltop fort still in
existence in the UAE - offer couples the once in a lifetime opportunity to host their celebrations amid
sites on the UNESCO’s tentative list of Global Heritage Sites. For the more adventurous bride and
groom, the Jebel Jais Viewing Deck, located 1,250 metres above sea level with awe-inspiring vistas
across the Hajar Mountains and Arabian Gulf, is the perfect venue for an unforgettable celebration.
India has proven key to Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism growth plans, with the country consistently
ranking among its top five visitor source markets worldwide. In 2023 alone, the emirate recorded a
20% increase in Indian visitor numbers, a trend that is likely to accelerate with the introduction of this
initiative. Getting to Ras Al Khaimah from India is also easier than ever, with direct flights from
major Indian cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad with IndiGo. The emirate’s proximity to Dubai
International Airport also ensures excellent connectivity.
In 2023, Ras Al Khaimah introduced new laws governing civil marriages and a streamlined wedding
planner certification programme, making it easier for local and international planners to arrange
wedding ceremonies on behalf of couples living outside the UAE. Certified planners can secure fast-
tracked permits and arrange ceremonies at unique venues across Ras Al Khaimah. Event organisers
and wedding planners are encouraged to contact RAKTDA at ![]()
mice@raktda.com for more information
and assistance in planning their events.
