Ras Al Khaimah: RAK Leisure, a subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), has forged a strategic partnership with Dubai-based RIKAS Hospitality Group, known for its award-winning dining establishments.
The partnership represents a major step forward in improving the variety of cuisines available at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah’s topmost mountain destination. Steven Bishop, General Manager of RAK Leisure, and Rizwan Kassim, Founder & Managing Partner at RIKAS Hospitality Group, officiated the collaboration during the signing ceremony at RIKAS offices in Dubai.
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RAK Leisure aims to introduce Jebel Jais’ premier grill and fire-infused dining concept which is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2025. RIKAS Hospitality Group, the mastermind behind famous places such as Twiggy, La Cantine du Faubourg, Lana Lusa, Mimi Kakushi, and Ninive brings together its food innovation and authentic tourism concepts, thereby creating an unmatched dining experience on the top of Jebel Jais.
Commenting on the partnership, Steven Bishop stated that, “We are delighted to partner with RIKAS Hospitality Group to elevate dining experiences on Jebel Jais. This venture embodies our commitment to exceptional food and unforgettable moments. As Ras Al Khaimah continues to grow as a top tourist destination, this unique dining concept will help us diversify and enhance the culinary offerings within the Emirate.”
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Ras Al Khaimah’s blend of geology and flora will be naturally extended by the new dining concept, contributing to visitors enriching their experiences on a deeper level with nature’s magnificence in this area. The place is located at the foot of the Hajar mountains and its cuisine is prepared using ingredients that are locally obtained to come up with a unique menu.
“We are overjoyed to broaden our culinary horizons outside Dubai into Ras Al Khaimah, a mountainous region,” said Rizwan Kassim, Founder & Managing Partner at RIKAS Hospitality Group.
The new collaboration promises to elevate Jebel Jais into a prime dining spot that fuses sumptuous culinary experiences with the natural beauty of Ras Al Khaimah.