Tourism Licensing & Classification

Certain types of businesses require a special license before they can operate in Ras Al Khaimah – and the Tourism Licensing & Classification Department are available to oversee and facilitate all aspects of the licensing procedure.  
We are proud of the transparency of our licence approval system and we work tirelessly to deliver speed, accuracy and performance.
Our system is designed to reduce administrative and regulatory hurdles and we do our utmost to resolve any issues to the control processes, so we can work towards speedy approvals and completions.
Our goal is simple. We are here to provide an attractive environment for investment and to achieve the goals sought by the Authority.
Tourism Licenses & Classification manages the licensing and classification of the tourism industry of Ras Al Khaimah, including but not inclusive, to the following:
•    Licensing and classification of Hotels
•    Licensing of Tour Operators
•    Licensing of Travel Agencies
•    Issue events permits
•    Issue and renewal of entertainment permits and party approvals
•    Overland Tourist Camps
•    Tourist Guiding Services