The emirate is rich in cultural and historical heritage and a temperate climate, and is an ideal place for high-quality leisure and adventure, as well as for business tourism.
The Emirate provides its guests with a wide selection of exclusive outdoor activities, from mountaineering and mountain biking, kayaking to fishing and golf, as well as accommodation in premium hotels and apartments, a rich selection of international dishes that can satisfy the most demanding gourmet and spa world-class procedures.
Excursions here usually capture both the old and new parts of the city. You can also visit the fortress museum and the legendary port of Julfar, which was the center of the pearl trade in Arabia until the 17th century. Those who wish have a unique opportunity to swim in the thermal spring with mineral water, located at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. The tour company’s price often includes dinner at the Bedouin Village Café Museum. Hilton Beach Club has fun for the whole family. Al Muntasir Street in the area of the Vegetable Market can be considered the center of the city.
Adventure on the water. Located on the west coast of the UAE, the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is an ideal place to practice all kinds of water sports and water recreation. The clear blue waters of the Gulf provide an excellent opportunity for diving, snorkeling and flippers, sailing and water skiing. Kayaking in the mangroves of Ras Al Khaimah will make a lasting impression on wildlife lovers.
Fishing. The Persian Gulf (or as it is commonly called in the region, the Arabian Gulf) is home to many diverse species of marine animals and fish. Fishing enthusiasts can spend days at sea sailing to the Gulf on professionally equipped yachts under the supervision of an experienced team whose members will help ensure a daily rich catch.
Adventure in the mountains. For lovers of extreme sports and nature walks, the Hajar Mountains in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah are an ideal place to practice. Mountain adventures can include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking in the mountains or the surrounding hills, as well as exploring water sources and trips along dry riverbeds of mountain rivers (wadi).
Golf. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah invites all fans of this game to enjoy the capabilities of two ultra-modern 18-hole courses at the Al Hamra and Tower Links golf clubs. Both clubs provide all the necessary world-class services and unprecedented golfing opportunities. Regional golf championships are traditionally held on their fields.
Desert Safari for guests of the emirate of Ras al-Kheim means a whole day of unforgettable experiences and adventures. A safari usually starts with an exciting 4x4 all-wheel drive car deep into the desert and climbing majestic sand dunes, often at an angle of 45 degrees! Later, guests get the opportunity to ride a camel, enjoy a traditional Arabic lunch and performances by the fire in the "Bedouin" camp.
Bedouin oasis desert camp - The first desert Bedouin-style camp on the territory of Ras Al Khaimah, gives guests a great opportunity to get acquainted with the traditional way of life in the desert. Built using only natural materials, Beduin Oasis Desert Camp is, in fact, a step back to the past of the Emirates, in those days when the tents of the Bedouin nomads were made from goat hair and were equipped only with a fireplace and an old gas lamp for cooking and lighting.
Falcon hunting - Entertainment traditional for the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. On the territory of the first in the UAE desert eco-resort Banyan Tree Wadi, vacationers can enjoy an exciting spectacle - a falcon show in a natural environment.
Eco Resort & Spa in the desert, Banyan Tree Al Wadi is located on the lands of a nature reserve with an area of more than 130 hectares, in which Arabian gazelles and oryx antelopes live.
Camel race - part of the traditional cultural and historical heritage of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. These are competitions that are usually held in the winter season on weekends on specialized camel jogging tracks in Digdag and Hamrania, surrounded by majestic dunes and groves of evergreen gaff trees. On weekdays, running tracks are usually filled with variegated camels walking along the tracks back and forth, as well as trainers preparing their wards for the races coming up on the weekend. Officially, camel races are held on Thursdays (in the afternoon) and early in the morning on Fridays.
Hutta Thermal Springs known for their healing effects. Their water, rich in minerals, rises from the ground from depths of up to 90 feet, and its temperature reaches + 40C °. According to experts, the water of Hatta mineral springs is able to get rid of a number of skin diseases, as well as ailments associated with rheumatism. In addition, when visiting the springs in the Hutt, you can additionally undergo a course of Ayurvedic spa treatments using thermal water. Hutta hot springs offer visitors private pools, spa facilities and cafes with a wide selection of dishes and drinks, which allows you to combine visiting springs with outdoor picnics, the best place for which is not found in the entire emirate of Ras Al -Heyma.
Water Park Ice Land. Built on a unique project, recreating the frosty Arctic in a hot desert, and providing excellent shelter from the heat, Ice Land Water Park is an ideal family vacation destination for visitors of all age groups. Ice Land water park provides guests with the opportunity to engage in various types of games and entertainment on the water, visit a large restaurant courtyard and gives both adults and children lots of splashes, joy and fun!
National Museum Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, built in the middle of the 18th century during the Persian invasion, was originally the home of representatives of the ruling family, which remained until 1964. In 1987, the former ruler of the emirate, Sheikh Sakr bin Muhammad Al Kassimi opened a museum in it, which today exhibited a number of historical and cultural monuments, as well as an interesting collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts.
Pearl Country - visit to the growing farm and the Pearl Museum. The first pearl farm in the UAE, located in Ras Al Khaimah, annually produces more than 100,000 pearls. Participants in excursions to the Pearl Farm usually begin their visit with an introduction to the technology of growing pearls, and also get the opportunity to open an oyster shell. If there is a pearl in the sink, the excursionist receives it as a gift! A visit to the Pearl Museum provides an opportunity to learn the history of the traditional pearl fishing industry for the Arabian Peninsula. The windows, located on two floors of the museum, exhibit a collection of antique diving equipment and costumes for pearl hunters. The museum also exhibits a collection of especially valuable natural pearls of various sizes and colors.
Fort Dhaya, erected in the 16th century as a military fortress of defensive significance on a mountain towering above the Gulf, witnessed the battle between local residents and British troops. In that battle, the towers of the fort were first burned, and later, in 1819, completely destroyed. Fort Dhaya was rebuilt in the 1990s. Its location on a strategically important hill allows you to admire from its walls unforgettable views of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
