Imagine Middle Eastern style picnics on oriental rugs as you sink into oversized pillows on the beach, dune bashing out into the desert and kayaking through mangroves. This quieter emirate in the UAE has so far managed to keep its secrets away from the crowds but those in the know come here to go off-the-grid in blue skies luxury against a backdrop of dramatic Hajar Mountains.
The beaches are a dream – miles of white sand sloping into brilliant blue seas, surrounded by 5* luxury hotels, nomadic life of years gone by can be found in abandoned ghost towns home to perfectly preserved 14th-Century buildings, and frenetic souks, early morning fish markets and unique mosques ascertain where you are in the world.
 
Ras Al Khaimah has a whole of host of hotels situated along the coast such as – Doubletree by Hilton, Hilton, Rixos, The Ritz Carlton just to name a few. 

​Average Weather in Ras Al Khaimah (In degrees Celcius)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
19​	20	26	31	33	35	36	36	33	31	26	19

Capital: RAK City

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Time Difference: Ras Al Khaimah is 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT+4)

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Flight Time from UK: 8 hours

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Currency: UAE Dirham

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Language: Arabic & English is widely spoken

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Passports & Visas: British nationals need a passport valid for 30 days and require a tourist visa, which is issued free of charge on arrival.

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Top attractions: Jebel Jais Flight, the world’s longest zipline, The Hajar Mountains, Dhayah Fort & Bedouin Oasis Camp

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