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Ras al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah, or RAK for short, is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is roughly an hour's drive north of Dubai and faces the Arabian Sea. Ras Al-Khaimah is the go-to place to escape. Most visitors come for the beach, but Ras Al-Khaimah, which is backed by the spine of the Hajar Mountains that slope down to the sea, is also a perfect base for more adventurous activities.

Visiting Ras Al Khaimah

The greatest time to visit Ras Al Khaimah is during the European winter season, which runs from November to March. Visitors flock to the area in November and December, as well as March and April before the summer heat arrives.

Areas of Interest in Ras Al Khaimah

It is time to visit Ras Al Khaimah and view the United Arab Emirates in a new light, with its combination of beach and culture, mountains and ancient mysteries.

Al Marjan Island

Al Marjan is the ideal spot to get your feet wet, with its beautiful beaches, laid-back ambience, and an array of world-class recreational facilities. Al Marjan is part of Ras Al Khaimah's first man-made island, which also includes luxury hotels and resorts, marinas, and several sea-front residences. If you are looking to stay at an impeccable destination located on the first man-made island with scenic views of the shimmering waters of the Arabian Gulf, then the Marjan Island Resort & Spa, is the perfect place to stay that you can call home. It is one of the island's first resorts to provide a wide range of water sports. The resort offers everything a water sports enthusiast could want, from simple activities like wakeboarding and windsurfing to extreme activities like fly boarding and water skiing, and it has all the characteristics that make it a wonderful city getaway location. At Accor, we provide several advantages when booking our hotels online, from our best price guarantee to our last-minute and real-time room availability.

Al Hajar Mountains

The Hajar Mountains provide a stunning backdrop to Ras Al Khaimah, contributing to the UAE's natural beauty. The beautiful Hajar Mountains are a key feature of the UAE, adding to its visual splendour and serving as a popular tourist attraction. The range dips into the sea, with its highest point pointing north. The location known as Ruus Al-Jibal, which translates to Heads of the Mountains

Top things to do in Ras Al Khaimah

is surrounded by desert and rust-coloured sand dunes. The Hajar Mountains have the most igneous rock exposed from the oceanic crust surface area, providing a spectacular perspective of the desert from its peak.

Desert Drive \& Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

Ras Al Khaimah is known for its exceptional natural beauty, leisure, adventure, and unique experiences. Travellers visiting Ras Al Khaimah may enjoy anything from peaceful spa luxury to heart-pounding adrenaline excursions and everything in between. Everyone will find plenty to do at this year-round location. Book your tickets online with us at Accor, for the best prices guaranteed!

Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

Enjoy a natural adventure by going canyoning, swimming, and picnicking in the Wadi Shawka pools. On this mountain safari adventure, discover Arabia's best-kept secrets. Rock formations deep in the desert, such as fossil and camel rocks, provide a picture of desert life and agricultural life. Continue your trip with some sandboarding and some thrilling dune smashing. Dune-bashing is a must-do on any vacation to Ras Al Khaimah.

Khasab: Private City Tour and Wadi Qadah

On a 6-hour 4WD adventure tour, explore the Ras Al Khaimah desert and see the beautiful dunes of Arabia from an off-road vehicle. Enjoy optional camel rides, henna tattoos on your hands, and a BBQ buffet dinner under the stars, among other activities. Nothing compares to being in the middle of the Arabian desert, with nothing but gentle, rolling dunes for miles.

Suwaidi Pearls Farm Tour

Get magnificent views of the Arabian Gulf on a 4-hour private tour of Khasab. Explore the city's ancient and new sides, visit a 16th-century fort, visit a local relic museum, and more. Make your way to the historic village of Tawi in the Wadi Qadah to get away from the tourists. Admire the ancient rock art of camels, ships, and soldiers, which is considered to be around 2,000 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can enjoy your stay at the Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island which provides comfort with breathtaking views of the sea from every balcony. It is a perfect vacation location, with six specialized bars and restaurants, three outdoor pools, a wellness centre with a fully equipped gym and four treatment rooms, water sports, as well as a year round Kids Club. Enjoy an experience driven setting, whether on the water or on land

NEO SKYBAR, in Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, is the best spot to look out to the glimmering skyline of the night coast from the cool lights while enjoying the late drinks, chic shisha, light bites, and groovy tunes

The main areas of interest are Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah's first man made island, and Al Hajar Mountains, a popular tourist attraction, due to its visual splendor

Some of the best activities to do in Ras Al Khaimah are watersports at Iceland Water Park, Al Hamra Marina & Yacht Club and Fly Fish Water Sports Club, as well as other activities that include Desert Drive & Wadi Shawka Pool Visit, Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner, Khasab: Private City Tour and Wadi Qadah, Suwaidi Pearls Farm Tour, among others.

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