Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island has made history at the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards, hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), by snapping up four of the most distinguished awards of the evening - affirming the resort’s position as a leader in luxury hospitality, sustainability and culinary excellence.

 

A five-star resort located on the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, Mövenpick Al Marjan Island boasts 418 well-designed rooms with unobstructed sea views, suites and chalets set against the picturesque backdrop of the Arabian Peninsula. 

 

The family friendly resort is set along a 300 m stretch of white sandy seashore with 28 beachfront suites featuring private swimming pools or terraces landscaped for peace and privacy.

 

The awards ceremony, the first of its kind in the UAE, marked a new chapter in recognising outstanding contributions to Ras Al Khaimah’s fast-growing tourism and hospitality sector. 

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island stood out among a competitive lineup of top-tier hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, emerging as a multi-award winner across four pivotal categories:

 

*Outstanding General Manager Award – Fabien Chesnais, a visionary hospitality leader known for steering the resort with purpose and passion.

*Platinum Green Hotel Sustainability Award – The highest accolade for the resort’s strong commitment to eco-conscious practices and green innovation.

*Platinum Excellence Corporate Award – Best Hotel 2025 – A celebration of the resort’s operational excellence, innovation and service leadership.

*Culinary Artisan of the Year – Executive Chef Rajiv Ranjan Singh, recognized for his creative flair and dedication to unforgettable dining experiences.

 

"This milestone is a testament to the hard work, innovation and unwavering dedication of our entire Mövenpick family," said Chesnais, after receiving the awards. 

 

"To be recognized across leadership, sustainability, culinary and overall excellence categories speaks volumes about our team’s collective commitment to raising the bar in hospitality not just in Ras Al Khaimah, but across the UAE," he stated.

 

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in the tourism landscape, highlighting businesses, individuals and initiatives that continue to elevate the emirate as a premier global destination. 

 

The ceremony also spotlighted special honorary contributions, underscoring a shared ambition to position Ras Al Khaimah as a sustainable, innovative and world-class hub for tourism, said the hospitality group.

 

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island’s recognition marks a defining moment for the resort and its role in shaping the future of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism success story, it added.