This abandoned village with its slowly decaying houses of traditional coral-block architecture sits about 20 kilometers south from Ras Al-Khaimah city. Jazirat al-Hamra was fishing and pearling village that was founded in the 16th century. With the demise of the pearling industry and the beginning of the oil boom, the village’s inhabitants abandoned it in the 1960s. Due to the dry desert climate, a lot of the coral-block architecture is well preserved, so visitors can get a real sense of what traditional Emirati village life would have looked like. The village mosque has also been fully restored in recent years. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
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The Ras Al-Khaimah National Museum is in a fort that was the residence of the ruling family up until the early 1960s. The museum houses an excellent collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts. The Qawasim Room on the first floor is particularly interesting, with a collection of documents, manuscripts, and treaties between the rulers of Ras Al-Khaimah and Great Britain. There are also exhibits of traditional weapons belonging to the ruling family, as well as archaeological displays about the earliest settlers in the area up to the late Islamic period. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
The lower slopes of Jebel Jais are a major destination for keen hikers and climbers in the cooler winter months. Six hiking trails, ranging from easy to moderate, have been laid out on the mountain’s lower slopes, all beginning at one trailhead on the main road leading to the mountain. All of the trails offer great views; chance encounters with mountain goats; and the opportunity to experience the mountain on a closer, more intimate level. Category: Hiking, Adventure, Camping Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Away from the coast, the rugged and raw Hajar Mountains dominate Ras Al-Khaimah’s scenery. Road-tripping into the Hajar area offers some of the best scenery in the UAE, with the jagged and barren mountain landscapes sprawling outward as the roads climb higher into the interior. For an easygoing road trip, take the main E18 highway heading south inland from Ras Al-Khaimah city and then turn onto the E87 highway, which cuts through the heart of the Hajar Mountains. The E11 highway heading north from Ras Al Khaimah city towards Dhayah Fort also takes in a swath of mountain scenery. Category: Hiking, Adventure, Camping Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
This 16th-century mud-brick fort, about 20 kilometers north of Ras Al-Khaimah city, was built in a strategic hilltop position facing the gulf to defend the region from attack by the British. As a defensive military tower, the Dhayah Fort played an important role in the history of Ras Al-Khaimah. Other ruined fortifications and watchtowers can be seen to the south of the hill. A battle in 1891 between the emirate and British forces resulted in the destruction of much of the fortifications here. Category: Culture, Heritage Attraction, Nature Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
If you feel like throwing yourself off a mountain, head to Jebel Jais. The mountain is home to the world’s longest zip line, called the Jebel Jais Flight, which stretches down the slope for 2.8 kilometers. It has become one of the United Arab Emirates’ major adventure activities and a main draw for adrenaline junkies visiting the country. From the take-off point, near the summit of Jebel Jais, zip liners whip over the craggy, boulder-strewn contours of the mountain below, traveling at speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour. Category: Adventure, Entertainment Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
About 55 kilometers northeast of Ras Al-Khaimah, Jebel Jais is part of the Hajar Mountain Range and is the tallest mountain in the UAE, with its summit at 1,934 meters. A 20-kilometer-long road to the top (not quite to the summit) snakes in a switchback all the way up the mountain’s flank, with viewing platforms along the route to take in the far-reaching vistas of surrounding barren cliffs. At the top of the road is Viewing Deck Park, a series of landscaped terraces (with cafés and other services) from where visitors can gaze out over the craggy peaks, all the way down to the coastal plain. Category: Hiking, Camping, Adventure Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Most visitors to Ras Al-Khaimah beeline direct to the beach. The emirate’s long shoreline is strung with luxury resorts all offering their own private patches of golden sand. Most allow non-guests to use their facilities with a day pass but if you want to make your Ras Al-Khaimah stay all about the sun and sand, book a hotel or resort with beach access. The beaches are well cared for and packed with facilities, including sun loungers, sun shades, cafés and restaurants right on the sand, freshwater showers, and pretty much everything you need for a day of topping up your tan. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
Nicknamed the “garden city,” Al Ain lives up to its reputation. Throughout the city area, you’ll find parks of manicured gardens and lush green lawns, which contrast vibrantly with the dry and parched desert surroundings.Many public gardens and parks offer welcome shade on long, hot summer days. Several are endowed with weird (and slightly over-the-top) landscaping elements, impressive fountains with lighting displays at night, and playground facilities for children. The Central Public Garden in the center of town is one of the best for a stroll. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
At the foot of Jebel Hafeet, you’ll find Mubazzarah Park (also called Jebel Hafeet Park), an isolated spot of green amid the rocky and dry landscape.This natural oasis is a great place to relax and is especially popular with Al Ain locals during sunset when families head here for picnics, walks, games, and barbecues. There’s a small lake and plenty of space in the park for the kids to let loose and run about. The highlight, though, for travelers who want to soak away any travel aches or pains in the natural mineral hot springs here. Category: Leisure, Adventure, Sightseeing Book With Us And Book It Out Of Here! For More Info Contact Us On:
