Earth Hotels to open first GCC-based property in 2025

Earth Hotels to open first GCC-based property in 2025 Earth Hotels, Earth Hotels is an experiential hospitality group, said it will open the first of its GCC-based properties in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Earth Shore, Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will offer state-of-the-art rooms, a sustainable approach to build, and will provide visitors with an escape that inspires the adventurer within.

Earth Hotels are designed to be softer on the environments that they inhabit, through careful consideration of construction methods, material selection, and energy conservation. The impressive new project Earth Shore, Marjan Island is being developed to reach an area of 300,000 sq ft, with 265 keys including resort rooms, GOAT terrace suites, and two-bedroom Sky Villas.

The destination will have direct beachfront access, a 13,000 sq ft social hub “sticky lounge”, and a signature stylish beach club with a dining and event space for up to 500 people.

Alan Honein, Founder & Chief Executive Citizen at Earth Hotels, said: “Earth Hotels is set to be recognised for its dedication to sustainability and innovation. We are proud to have secured five individually unique hotels across the GCC and beyond, with an impressive total project value of more than $205 million. We hope to deliver our guests a unique set of lifestyle experiences that stand out in a crowded market.”

Commenting on the buyer opportunity that the new RAK-based hotel will bring , Rami Moukarzel, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Earth Hotels, said: “We are excited to be offering individuals the dream of owning a slice of a beachfront lifestyle hotel through a unique and inclusive investment plan. This is a rare opportunity in leisure hospitality sector of the UAE, which promises to offer fruitful returns for hotel unit purchasers.”

Earth Shore, Marjan Island will offer visitors a range of lifestyle experiences, including farm-to-table dining, cooking classes, pop-up shops supporting local talent, family activities, wellness programs, and more. Earth Hotels work with leading partners in entertainment, nightlife, and fitness. Guests will be able to enjoy outdoor activities like electric motorbikes and mountain climbing, or indoor activities like CrossFit, muay Thai, and yoga.

The first opening by Earth Hotels will be the Earth La Revolucao in the UNESCO heritage city of Porto in Portugal in late 2024, closely followed by Earth Shore, Marjan Island. Additional expansion within the UAE and KSA is planned over the next two to three years.