Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company, has been appointed by RAK Central to provide project management services for the 3.1-million-sq-ft large-scale mixed-use development in Ras Al Khaimah.

RAK Central will be a dynamic work-live-play destination and comprise commercial offices including master developer Marjan’s new headquarters, a range of retail and entertainment facilities as well as F&B facilities.

It will also boast three business hotels surpassing 1,000 keys along with 4,000 residential apartments and public realm areas spanning five interconnected buildings. 

The mixed-use destination, set to open in 2027, is aligned to Ras Al Khaimah’s  Vision 2030, which seeks to attract over 3 million annual visitors.

Michael McDaid, Project Director, Turner & Townsend in the UAE, said: “We will provide project management services for the construction delivery of RAK Central, covering five towers with podiums and below-ground parking, extending our existing portfolio in RAK mirroring our commitment to the northern emirate.”

The development aims to achieve LEED Gold Certification using a local supply chain, advanced green building strategies and sustainability principles such as energy-efficient systems, smart water management and eco-friendly landscaping through both design and construction.