Seawings Lifestyle Partners with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to Offer Unique Staycation Packages

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Seawings Lifestyle, the premium seaplane operator on the Arabian Peninsula, has partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and four luxury resorts in the emirate to welcome summer vacationers to the destination. The collaboration is an integral part of the TDA's campaign to enhance the visibility of Ras Al Khaimah as a leading tourist destination.

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Seawings Lifestyle has created a unique collection of staycation packages that combine scenic flying with Ras Al Khaimah's finest accommodation. These holiday packages start with a 45-minute seaplane flight from Dubai Creek to Ras Al Khaimah. Travellers can enjoy unrivalled views of the Dubai cityscape and Arabian coastline before touching down on the waters of Ras Al Khaimah.

Guests can choose from day packages to one or two-night staycation escapes at DoubleTree by Hilton, The Cove Rotana Resort, Banyan Tree Al Wadi, and the all-inclusive Rixos Bab Al Bahr. Day trip spa packages are also available and guests have access to all of the resorts' facilities. Travellers will return to Dubai by chauffeured land transfer.

To launch the packages, Seawings Lifestyle is offering exclusive discounts that knock over 50% off the listed price. The lowest discounted package is the one-night stay at just AED 999 per person, inclusive of the scenic flight and land transfer. These will be predominantly marketed towards neighbouring emirate residents seeking a getaway from the city.

Discussing the collaboration, CEO of Seawings Mr Stuart Wheeler stated: "Seawings and the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority can both play a significant role in developing tourism and showcasing everything Ras Al Khaimah has to offer. We're delighted to collaborate and promote the unique beauty of the emirate."

Mr. Wheeler continued: "We've always enjoyed curating the very best of the emirates for the luxury traveller. By developing this unique collection of seaplane staycations, Ras Al Khaimah can be a favourite to new audiences and ensure more visitors can enjoy its unique charms."

Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah TDA said: "While Ras Al Khaimah offers something for every type of traveller, the partnership with Seawings Lifestyle will grow our expansive luxury offering for those seeking a more indulgent getaway. Visitors to the emirate can now enjoy an especially memorable start to their trip, with a bird's-eye view of the destination showcasing the diversity of our landscape - from the stunning terracotta deserts and mountain range, to the 64km of pristine beaches."

The new Ras Al Khaimah staycation packages are exclusive to Seawings and can be booked through http://www.seawingslifestyle.com or over the phone on +971-04-8070709 with a Seawings Lifestyle ambassador. Packages can also be customised dependent on travellers' specific requirements.

Notes to Editors 

Seawings Lifestyle, an extension of Seawings LLC, caters specifically to luxurious, high quality tours that explore the UAE and its offerings. Its bespoke tours promise a maximum capacity of only 9 people - a distinctive approach compared to other normal mass tourism offerings in Dubai. Additionally, Seawings Lifestyle ambassadors also specialize in creating a tailor-made collection of tours that aim to give Seawings guests more intimate knowledge about the UAE. Ranging between fine dining, desert & wildlife, beach & spa, city sightseeing and family adventure. For more information on Seawings Lifestyle visit http://www.seawingslifestyle.com

About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) 

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) was established in May 2011 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah. In order to achieve target growth of one million visitors by the end of 2018, the authority aims to develop the emirate's tourism infrastructure and establish Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In order to achieve its goals, the Ras Al Khaimah TDA has a government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the emirate's tourism and hospitality industry. For more information on Ras Al Khaimah visit http://www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com

For further information please contact: 

Arundhati Sen
Integrated Communications
Dubai, UAE

Phone: +971-4-807-0808
Email: corpcom@seawings.ae
Website: http://www.seawingslifestyle.ae