Turner & Townsend Appointed as Project Manager for RAK Central Mixed-Use Development
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Turner & Townsend has been appointed to provide project management services for RAK Central, a large-scale mixed-use destination in Ras Al Khaimah designed to support sustainable growth and dynamic urban living.
Key Highlights:
- Turner & Townsend appointed by RAK Central to manage delivery of a 3.1-million-sq-ft mixed-use development in Ras Al Khaimah.
- RAK Central will feature commercial offices, including Marjan’s new headquarters, alongside retail, entertainment, and food and beverage offerings.
- The development will include three business hotels with over 1,000 keys and approximately 4,000 residential apartments.
- Public realm areas will connect five integrated buildings, creating a vibrant work–live–play destination.
- Project aligns with Ras Al Khaimah Vision 2030, supporting the emirate’s ambition to attract over three million annual visitors.
- Sustainability-focused design targeting LEED Gold Certification using local supply chains and advanced green building strategies.
- Energy-efficient systems, smart water management, and eco-friendly landscaping embedded across design and construction.
- Advanced digital solutions, including AI, BIM modelling, and BIM-led construction techniques, applied throughout the project lifecycle.
- The landmark development is scheduled to open in 2027, enhancing Ras Al Khaimah’s urban and economic landscape.
