Mövenpick Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah

The Mövenpick Hotel is a spectacular beachfront retreat, located on Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. As Art Consultants, we were approached to design and deliver an artwork and accessories package that drew inspiration from the local landscape, wildlife and culture. Our work was focused on the public areas of the hotel and All-Day Dining restaurant.

A modern hotel lobby with a large framed line drawing of Ras Al Khaima including mountains, historic buildings, bushes, and several animals. The illustration is black and white except for small framed panes of glass where the art is colored within.

Client: Al Marjan Island LLC
Industry: Hospitality
Year: 2022
Location: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Services: Design & Build

Featured artists: Azza Al Qubaisi, Lama Khatib Daniel, Mohamed Banawy, Salama Nasib, Stephanie Neville, Vijay Narayan

No. of artists engaged: 6
No of artwork commissions: 5
Total no. of artworks delivered: 20
Total no. of accessories delivered: 677

Awards: Shortlisted for Commercial Interior Design Awards in category ‘Best Use of Art in Interiors’ 2022.

 

We wanted to capture the property’s contemporary feel and the brand’s philosophy of ‘doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way’ by creating impactful artwork. 

Taking inspiration from Ras Al Khaimah's distinctive landscape and culture, our intention was to create a varied art collection that would have an authentic connection to local history and heritage, told through the creations of local artists. 

On arrival, guests are greeted by an impressive atrium sculpture by Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi. The boulder installation draws inspiration from the original natural landscape of the area, paying homage to the traditional owners of the land. 

Featured in the main lobby is a large line drawing by Arab artist Lama Khatib Daniel, displayed as a mural overlaid with a series of framed hand-painted artworks representing the viewer looking through remnants of windows found in the old houses. 

Also hanging high in the lobby is a set of three original watercoloured Sheikh portraits by local artist Vijay Narayan – each displayed in a glass box with a mirror backing etched in an Arabesque pattern reminiscent of RAK architecture.

Along the corridors, is a series of layered original silkscreen artworks by Emirati artist Salama Nasib. As a native of RAK, there is a poetic and sentimental quality to her work that evokes a nostalgic love of tradition and culture. 

Reflecting the beach context of the hotel, a diptych relief artwork by Egyptian artist Mohamed Banawy uses wood, sand, and mirror in his trademark blue hues. In contrast, this space also features a contemporary textile piece by local artist Stephanie Neville, inspired by the rich and colourful landscape of RAK and nods to the cultural craft of Sadu and Khous weaving. 

The accessories in the All-day dining pay homage to the local context, by bringing in elements such as colourful spices and vessels with ethnic silhouettes, all playing on the local UAE market narrative. 

 
 

6

artists were engaged in this project

83%

of artists are based in the UAE

33%

of artists are Emirati

67%

of artists are Arab

A modernly decorated room with a grey crouch, curtains, and a large doorway. Mounted artwork sits on a wall depicting several vertical layers of white, grey, brown, and red wave-like patterns.
Closeup of artwork in a glass display featuring different alternating vertical layers of sewn material varying in texture and color.
Framed illustrations mounted on the wall depicting Emirati royalty on white canvas.
Framed images of traditional Emirati buildings and bushes on the wall.
A casual dining restaurant containing chairs and tables, a podium in the center is surrounded by shelves holding baskets, vases, and a flowerpot. In the background a breakfast bar is visible.
Framed illustrations of palm trees, gazelles, and a boat mounted on the wall.
Two sculptures on a wall comprised of small metal cubes emerging from a winding teal blue object.
A framed line drawing of Ras Al Khaima the illustration is almost entirely black and white except for small framed panes of glass where a falcon, plants, and a strip of shore are colored.
Several cutting boards suspended close to the ceiling, the cutting boards contain the words “Bread”, “Poultry”, “Cheese”, and “Meat”. On the shelf behind the cutting boards are a flowerpot and a small woven basket.
A bench in front of a window, on the other side is a courtyard containing grass, plants, and trees as well as a multitude of rocks, the rocks are arranged into two stacks and one lone stone with some having a section painted in metallic blue.

“We would recommend Capsule Arts to people who are looking for a safe pair of hands who can approach a range of artists with diverse skills. Throughout we liked their professionalism and transparent communication.”

Al Marjan Island

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