HFW advises Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on new VVIP terminal and hangar agreement

Global law firm HFW has advised Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport on its agreement to build a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar.

With a 1,500 sqm VVIP terminal, 8,000 sqm multi-purpose hangar, premium lounges and a dedicated helipad, this development strengthens RAK’s position as a premium gateway for high-profile global travellers. Set to open in Q1 2027, the airport’s expansion is set to support the region’s tourism ambitions and its emergence as a luxury entertainment destination in the United Arab Emirates.

HFW advised the airport on the fixed based operations agreement between RAK International Airport and Falcon Executive Aviation, which governs the financing, construction, operations and maintenance of the VVIP terminal and hangar.

Collaborating between the firm’s London and UAE-based offices, the global HFW team comprised of Partners Alex Kyriakoulis and Rula Dajani, Legal Director Catherine Emsellem-Rope, Consultant Christian Taylor, and Associates Salman Alhamrani and Sophie Dent.

Alex Kyriakoulis, Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial, HFW:

“This project reflects the growing demand for bespoke aviation infrastructure in the region, and we are delighted to have supported Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on such a landmark development.

Our team brings deep experience in structuring and negotiating complex agreements across the aerospace sector, and we look forward to continuing to help clients deliver innovative projects that drive connectivity and growth.”

HFW’s international corporate & commercial team has extensive experience advising on all aspects of high value, domestic and cross-border transactions. The team supports its clients on strategic and complex issues, notably in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, financing, industrial projects and energy transition.