RAK Porcelain

RAK Porcelain
IndustryManufacturer
Founded2004
Headquarters
Ras Al Khaimah
,
UAE
ProductsPorcelain tableware
ParentRAK Ceramics
Subsidiaries
  • RAK Porcelain Europe S.A.
  • RAK Porcelain USA
  • Cookplay
Websitewww.rakporcelain.com

RAK Porcelain is a porcelain tableware manufacturer based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of RAK Ceramics. It manufactures tableware.[1][2] In June 2024, RAK Ceramics completed the acquisition of full ownership of RAK Porcelain.[3][4]

History

RAK Porcelain began production in 2005. Early clients included the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis, The Palm.[2] RAK Porcelain Europe S.A. was incorporated in Luxembourg in 2005,[5] and RAK Porcelain USA, headquartered in New York City, opened in December 2015.[6] RAK Ceramics, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, acquired RAK Porcelain in June 2024.[3]

Operations

The main manufacturing facility is in Ras Al Khaimah. European operations are based in Luxembourg, with a warehouse and showroom in Bettembourg opened in 2017.[7] US distribution is handled from Imperial, Pennsylvania.[8][9] In 2024, it opened its first retail showroom, in Dubai Hills Mall.[10][11]

In October 2025, the group acquired Bankook Design Chambre, S.L., owner of the Spanish tableware brand Cookplay.[12]

Products

Products are made from high-alumina porcelain for the hotel, restaurant, retail, and airline sectors.[13] The company has worked with independent designers including Alain Vavro, Mikaëla Dörfel, and Robin Levien.[2] In 2019, its "HIDE" range, designed by Gemma Bernal, received a Red Dot Award Product Design.[14]

In 2026, the "Feelings" collection, received a further Red Dot Award Product Design.[15]

Partnerships

RAK Porcelain has partnered with the IKA/Culinary Olympics from 2012 to 2024,[16] and in March 2025 became exclusive tableware partner of the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg.[17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "RAK Porcelain aims to become key player". Emirates News Agency (WAM). Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "The search for quality". Arabian Business. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  3. 1 2 "RAK Ceramics fully acquires RAK Porcelain". Mubasher. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "RAK unit to add six new product ranges". Gulf News. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mémorial C" (PDF). Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "RAK Porcelain launches subsidiary in USA". Hotelier Middle East. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "UAE's RAK Porcelain inks MoU with Expo 2020 Luxembourg Pavilion - Construction Week Online". 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
  8. ↑ Admin (2016-05-06). "RAK Porcelain USA Adds Industry Veterans". FSR magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
  9. ↑ "RAK Porcelain launches subsidiary in USA - Hotelier Middle East". 2015-12-29. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
  10. ↑ "RAK Porcelain debuts showroom in Dubai Hills Mall". Design Middle East. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  11. ↑ Team, TDM Editorial (2026-05-04). "RAK Ceramics showcases innovations at MIITE 2026". Travel Daily Media. Archived from the original on 2026-05-21. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
  12. ↑ "RAK acquires Cookplay". Tableware International. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "CMO Renu Oommen reveals the growth track of his company". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "Tableware design to suit every taste". Red Dot Award. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Red Dot Design Award: FEELINGS". www.red-dot.org. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
  16. ↑ "Exclusive partners RAK and MKN support IKA Culinary Olympics". IKA/Culinary Olympics. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  17. ↑ "RAK Porcelain becomes exclusive partner of the Culinary World Cup". Kachen Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
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