What to do in Ras al Khaimah
Wondering what to do in Ras al Khaimah? Just about everything!
Ras al Khaimah is a very diverse emirate and stretches from the northern border with the Omani enclave of Musandam to the south bordering on mainland Oman.
It’s famous for its spectacular mountains and hiking trails but also has desert, mangrove forests, green plains, desert plains, oases, beaches and lots of fun from a family picnic spot or quiet beach to the longest zipline in the world and a Bear Gryll camp.
In short, it really does have something for everyone. Adventure, tranquility, history, great food, art, wilderness, luxurious hotels, you name it, Ras al Khaimah has it.
RAK was included in Time Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2022. That’s a pretty impressive accomplishment for the emirate! Read the full Time article here. There are a lot of exciting developments coming up in Ras al Khaimah too so watch this space!
What to do in Ras al Khaimah – options in and around RAK city
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- Corniche Al Qawasim – great view, cafes, restaurants, park, play, walk
- Al Manar Mall Promenade (and low hot air balloon ride)
- RAK National Museum
- Flamingo Beach – beach, cafes, restaurants
- RAK Corniche Beach
- Kayaking and Zodiac boat behind Hilton Garden Inn
- Al Jazeera al Hamra old village, fort and beach (and RAK Fine Arts Festival in March and April)
- Ghayta Emirati cafe
- Al Qassimi Palace – allegedly haunted house
- Jazeera Aviation Club – learn to fly or take an aerial tour over Al Hamra (currently not operating)
- Kayaking and lots of great activities and outdoor camps with Challenging Adventure
- Glamping – RAK Glamping and more
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What to do in Ras al Khaimah emirate outside the city
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- Rams – fascinating pearl farm visit with relaxing boat tour, mangroves, fishing village, Museum of Beautiful Times, Dhaya Fort, old buildings, beach, mountains – Book Suwaidi Pearl Farm Tour
- Khatt – scenic mountains, old villages and houses, hiking, camping
- Jebel Jais – scenic mountains, old villages and houses, hiking, ziplines, camping, food trucks, play, picnic – Book Jebel Jais Zip line
- Al Hamra Waterfront
- Al Hamra Mall – shopping, dining, play
- Wadi Ghalila – scenic mountains, old villages and houses, hiking
- Shaam – scenic mountains, old villages and houses, beach
- Shimal – scenic mountains, old villages and houses, archaeological sites
- Soraya Island – beach
- Wadi Naqab – hiking
- Yanas Mountain – hiking, scenery, drive, camping
What to do in RAK South
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- Al Ghayl, Adhen, Wadi al Aim and Wadi Asima – where mountains and desert meet, walking, off road driving, picnic, camping,
- Flower Farm, Asima – winter only, see the lush flower fields, buy fresh and dried flowers (take me to the map)
- Wadi Shawka – hiking, picnic, off road, camping (take me to the map)
- Huwaylat Family Park (take me to the map)
- Copper Hiking Trail (take me to the map)
Ras al Khaimah is also a great base for a trip up to Musandam, Oman
See Bukha, nearest town to Ras al Khaimah
See more on exploring Musandam, Oman over on our other page In Scotterati Footsteps
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