Ras al Khaimah Holidays

Where is Ras Al Khaimah? Bordering the Kingdom of Oman, Ras Al Khaimah is the northern most emirate in the UAE and the fourth largest, about an hour’s drive from Dubai.

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Getting around The coastline stretches some 35 miles and as hotels, restaurants and attractions are quite spread-out, car hire is the most convenient way to get around. Parking is also free. Taxis are readily available and inexpensive.

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Food and drink Arabic cafés, shisha, lavish hotel restaurants on the beach and local dining on the Corniche, there’s plenty to indulge in. Expect Indian, Lebanese and Turkish influences, fresh seafood platters and a very intriguing camel’s milk ice cream. You’ll find authentic Moroccan restaurants, glamorous New York-style steakhouses and world-class sushi menus.

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What to do in Ras Al Khaimah Hike Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the United Arab Emirates, follow the trails to peace and tranquillity in the Hajar Mountains and chase the sun on a dune bashing tour. For sky-high thrills, try out the longest zip line in the world and fly through mountains at peaks, or keep your feet firmly on the ground and explore the dust covered pearl fishing village of Al Jazeera Al Hamra just south of the city where you’ll find 14th-Century houses abandoned long ago. There are plenty of scuba diving opportunities among over 700 species of fish – sometimes you’ll be lucky enough to spot a whale or rare green turtle. End the day on a sunset cruise by catamaran or a candlelit dinner overlooking the beach.

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Historical Sites Ras Al Khaimah has some of the oldest historical sites in the UAE. Take a walk along Al Rams Corniche to see the 19th-century village where homes are built from coral and wood. Dhayah Fort dates back to the Bronze Age and is the UAE’s only remaining hill fort. Al Jazeera Al Hamra is a former pearling village and the oldest in the Emirates. Both sites are on the UNESCO Heritage tentative list due to their historical and cultural importance to Arabia.

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Natural Landscapes From the vast swathes of golden beaches to the highest mountains in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah has plenty of untouched and natural beauty. The coastal fringes have flamingos wading in the mangroves and turtles swimming offshore whilst the desert is a place of peace and tranquillity and home to Arabian oryx, foxes and sand cats.

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