Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 July 2021: Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island open its doors to guests on July 1st, marking the debut of Hampton by Hilton in Ras Al Khaimah. Located on a 750-metre beach, the hotel features incredible sea and island views - and throughout their stay, travellers can look forward to experiencing the brand’s award-winning friendly, thoughtful service and inclusive hot breakfast.
As the largest Hampton by Hilton in the world, featuring 515 guest rooms – half* of which are interconnected - the hotel is ideal for groups of friends or family. It is also the only beach hotel under the Hampton brand. Confirmed Connecting Rooms by Hilton, an innovative booking technology, is allowing guests to easily book and instantly confirm at least two connecting rooms. The hotel’s interiors are inspired by a “day at the beach” – encouraging good vibes with colourful boat paddles hung in the guest rooms and surf boards adorning the restaurants and public areas.
“We are pleased to debut Hampton by Hilton in Ras Al Khaimah and our Team Members are looking forward to welcoming guests with warm and friendly hospitality for a fun-filled stay,” said Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, Hilton. “Ras Al Khaimah attracts visitors for many different types of leisure trip, from adventure to culture to sun and beach. With 800,000+ visitors arriving in the emirate in 2020**, this latest addition to our portfolio of six hotels already welcoming guests in RAK will no doubt attract more travellers to the Northern Emirate from both the UAE and beyond.”
For those looking to keep fit, the hotel has a variety of great leisure facilities including an infinity pool and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. There is also a wellness centre with seven treatment rooms and separate wet areas for men and women available to anyone who wants to relax or re-energise. The hotel invites families to enjoy a getaway in Ras Al Khaimah - catering to kids of all ages, it has a fun club for children with a dedicated area for teens to hang out.
“With its rich history, culture and natural attractions, Ras Al Khaimah is a great addition to our global portfolio of 2,800 Hampton by Hilton destinations,” said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, global head, Hampton by Hilton. “Universally recognized as a guest favorite, we are pleased to unveil Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, bringing the brand’s signature service and best in class amenities to the Emirate, all backed by the 100% Hampton Guarantee.”
Every Hampton by Hilton guest can start the day with the brand’s signature free breakfast at Flavors, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant. Other dining options include
the Surfs Up beach food truck, the H2O pool bar and beverage truck and The View lobby café.
In addition, the hotel is home to two popular a la carte concept restaurants - CLAW BBQ and Karma Kafé by Buddha-Bar.
The epitome of an authentic all-American experience, CLAW BBQ RAK is a massive 836 sq m indoor venue with a mechanical bull ring for guests looking to challenge their friends to a rodeo, or some other of CLAW games, live sports on 40 screens and much more. Visitors are invited to dine on a beautiful wooden deck with ice-bucket integrated picnic tables and awe-inspiring views of the scenic Arabian Gulf and a huge outdoor screen. Guests can enjoy a selection of flavoured shishas on the terrace overlooking CLAW BBQ RAK’s picturesque views. CLAW is the perfect place for guests to get the chance to eat messy, delicious and addictive grills and seafood as well as enjoy the CLAW-some cocktail menu. CLAW BBQ offers daily great value offers, happy hour, ladies night, weekend BBQ and many more beverage and food promotions.
For those seeking to experience an award-winning concept, Karma Kafe by Buddha-Bar offers a carefully curated menu offering the Orient's best along with creatively concocted drinks. With multi-influences from Chinese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese, the famous Buddha Bar creation aspires to evoke energy, dignity, beauty and culture with its name, much in-line with the hotel’s youthful liveliness. Karma Kafe brings a seamless blend of cuisine, mixology, design and entertainment to all those looking for an exciting adventure. Karma Kafé by Buddha-Bar RAK, offers opulent interiors, and majestic views, and immersive night parties filled with energetic entertainment, delectable dishes, and free-flowing beverages. Karma Kafe regular offers includes unlimited sushi, happy hour, lady’s night and business lunch promotions.
To top off the amazing value from the property’s offers, all guests staying at Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island can enjoy 20% off on A La Carte menu selection at CLAW BBQ RAK and Karma Kafé by Buddha-Bar RAK.
The hotel is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 19 distinct brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app. Book direct at Hilton.com, through the Hilton Honors app or through other official Hilton channels for more perks and a price match guarantee. Hilton Honors members can redeem Points using the Points Explorer tool.
Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island is located 77 kilometres from Dubai International Airport and is in close proximity to Ras Al Khaimah city centre, Al Hamra Mall and Al Hamra Golf Club. For adventure seekers, Jebal Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, is located just 86 kilometres from the property.
For more information, or to make a reservation, travelers may visit the hotel website. For more information on Hampton by Hilton, please visit newsroom.hilton.com/hampton