Ras Al Khaimah

Beyond a journey.

With over 7,000 years of fascinating history, traditions and culture, Ras Al Khaimah promises an authentic and easily accessible Arabian experience. A haven of year-round sunshine, the Emirate features pristine beaches, lush mangrove trees and terracotta dunes, as well as fertile, green oases and the dramatic, awe-inspiring vistas of the majestic Hajar mountains, including the UAE’s highest mountain peak – Jebel Jais – where temperatures are around 10 degrees lower than sea level.

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Discover what makes Ras Al Khaimah your next destination:

Can fly in via Dubai (45 min), Sharjah Airport or Ras Al Khaimah Airport
4th largest Emirate
345,000 population
1,684 km2 area
3 million tourists by 2030
Over 7,200 hotel rooms and more new projects in development
Major global hotel brands including Marriott, The Address, Movenpick, Sheraton, Rezidor, and Conrad coming up over the next three years

Where to stay

Ras Al Khaimah boasts a range of locally developed and internationally renowned hotel chains.

You’ll find everything from a bohemian tented resort on the coast of the island of Marjan Island, a multi-award-winning palace in Al Hamra Village or even a spectacularly luxurious retreat in the heart of the desert. World-class hotels and resorts include names such as Waldorf Astoria, Accor, Hilton, Rixos, Rotana, Ritz-Carlton, InterContinental and Radisson while Mövenpick, Anantara, Marriott properties are under development to further diversify the range of accommodation options.

Shopping Malls and Souqs

Ras Al Khaimah is the ideal shopping destination for consumers seeking everything from fashion, handcrafted goods, perfumes, textiles, food and Arabic antiques.

The exciting Emirate offers modern marble-clad shopping malls, local markets as well as traditional souks. Al Mairid Souq and Kuwaiti Souqs are the traditional markets, filled with spices, trinkets, electronics, fabrics, carpets, clothing and travel accessories.

Gastronomy

With thousands of years of recorded human history, Ras Al Khaimah is steeped in rich Arabic culture and a fascinating Bedouin heritage that forms the incredible Emirati cuisine.

Traditional Emirati cuisine has specialities such as Machboos (meat or fish with rice cooked with exotic spices), Thereed (a local stew) and fareed (vegetable stew with bread). The city has many interesting and typical restaurants offering the various flavours of Emirati cuisine.