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Category: Ras al Khaimah

Best beaches in Ras Al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On September 12, 2023
best beaches in ras al khaimah

Best Beaches in Ras Al Khaimah There is no shortage of beautiful beaches in Ras Al Khaimah. With their crystal-clear turquoise waters, they offer a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. …

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Beach, Ras al Khaimah

Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On January 22, 2023
Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

Wadi Shaam Wadi Shaam is the most northerly area of the UAE and is home to lots of old settlements. Enjoy a walk through history and beautiful mountains. Once you drive through the town of …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Hiking, Ras al Khaimah

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On October 16, 2021
National Museum of Ras al Khaimah

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Museum gives an excellent insight into the local history and offers a little haven of tranquillity in the inner courtyard. After its early role as a …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Museums and learning centres, Ras al Khaimah
uae heritage, uae history

Khatt, Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On June 2, 2021
View of Khatt from the Golden Tulip hotel

Khatt has been well-known for many years for its hot springs and a hotel and spa providing some treatments are built next to them. The pools can be accessed through the hotel for a charge …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Mountains, Offroad, Ras al Khaimah

Al Ghayl, Adhen, Wadi Al Aim and Kub

By Alison Watt On June 2, 2021
Dirt track between mountain and desert in Al Ghayl area

Al Ghayl is where desert meets mountains with striking scenery, and is one for the off-road lovers. If you enter from the Manama-RAK rd (E18), you can go off road a few kilometres before the …

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Fujairah, Mountains, Offroad, Ras al Khaimah

Flower Farm, Asima

By Alison Watt On May 28, 2021
UAE Flower Farm

The Flower Farm is a private farm but opens to the public from November to March. You can buy both fresh and dried flowers there. There is now an admission fee of 15dhs over the …

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Ras al Khaimah, UAE Nature

Manar Mall Promenade

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021
Manar Mall Promenade

A nice stop off and popular photo spot if you’re in Ras al Khaimah. The mall itself has a variety of shops, a play area and cinema. the food court has an outdoor terrace as …

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Architecture, Lakes, canals, boats, Ras al Khaimah

Jebel Jais Lower Trails

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021
Jebel Jais Lower Trails

There are several trails which overlap. The Asbaq is suitable for families with the children but the side of the Teen trail nearest the road has paths near a steep edge so maybe not best …

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Hiking, Mountains, Ras al Khaimah
hiking with kids, UAE hiking

Corniche al Qawasim, Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On May 26, 2021
Corniche al Qawasim

Part of Ras al Khaimah city sits between the mangroves.The views from Corniche al Qawasim are both beautiful and tranquil. There’s a jogging track as well as a normal walkway and you can rent scooters …

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Lakes, canals, boats, Ras al Khaimah, Walking/cycling
kayaking, UAE kayaking

Jebel Jais Ras Al Khaimah (2023)

By Alison Watt On February 7, 2021
Jebel Jais Mountian Road Hajar Range Ras Al Khaimah

Jebel Jais Jebel Jais is best known as the highest peak in the UAE and home to the longest zip line in the world, Sky Flight. It’s much more than that though with stunning views …

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Adventure, Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Nature
RAK hiking, UAE hiking

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