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RAK Porcelain

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RAK Porcelain
IndustryManufacturer
Founded2004
Headquarters,
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  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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