Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has annnounced Ras Al-K9, a pet-friendly program running across hotels and restaurants, as it targets growth among visitors with four-legged friends.
The initiative also includes pet friendly-festivals, outdoor parks and beaches as Ras Al Khaimah aims to become the perfect getaway for exploring the great outdoors with dogs.
Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said: “Ras Al Khaimah’s natural typography alongside its spirit of genuine hospitality appeals to both travelers and their four-legged friends.
“We understand how hard it can be to leave a beloved pet at home while on holiday so we made it as easy as possible for guests to bring their pawsome family members with them. Ras Al-K9 is a community initiative, tapping into the Emirate’s affinity for dogs and providing hassle free options to explore, engage and stay in Ras Al Khaimah”
He said RAKTDA has teamed up with Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre, hotel partners and others committed to animal welfare to create an “inclusive and supportive community for both visitors and their canine companions”.
The emirate is already known for its pristine white sandy beaches, most of which are open to dogs. Firm favourites include Al Jazeera and Flamingo beaches, where pooches can explore, frolic and play.
Inland, visitors can explore the largest open-air dog park in the UAE, located at the Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre.
If staying overnight, there are an array of choices including the luxe offerings of Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort with their recently launched dog-friendly rooms, featuring direct access to a 500m-long private back beach area and a special ‘Bone Appetit’ room service menu.
Elsewhere, BM Beach Resort has reserved a block of 48 chalets for dogs and their owners as well as an outdoor and beach area.
For the more active visitors, Bear Grylls Explorers Camp, the world’s first branded Bear Grylls accommodation, offers a pet-friendly base from which to explore the Hajar mountains.
In celebration of its 10th year anniversary, the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival is introducing a new weekend program for pet-lovers with a ‘pet-friendly weekend’ from February 18-20 which will feature a range of workshops, pet adoption and pet yoga.
The emirate will also be kicking off its first pet-friendly festival, Paws by the Beach on Marjan Island on February 26 and 27.
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