Local Attractions

Bedouin Oasis Desert Camp

The first Bedouin-style desert camp in Ras Al Khaimah provides visitors with the perfect opportunity to explore authentic desert living. Using only traditional and natural materials the Bedouin Oasis Desert Camp is a step back in the days when tent roofs were originally made from goat hair and there was only fire or an antique gas light to provide heating and lighting.

Arabian Incentive

Tel: +971 (0)4 266 6020, Fax: +971 (0)4 269 0884

www.arabianincentive.com 

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

Built in the middle of the 18th century during the emirate’s invasion by Persians, the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah was originally the house of the Royal Family until 1964. In 1987, the late Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohamed Al Qassim opened the museum, which includes a number of local ancient monuments and an intriguing collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts.

Dhayah Fort

Built as a strategic military castle in the 16th century, Dayah Fort witnessed a battle between the local people and the British troops in which its towers were set on fire. These were later destroyed in 1819 and the Fort was restored in the 1990’s.

Jazirat Al Hamra

Jazirat Al Hamra is an abandoned coastal village in Ras Al Khaimah, which was occupied from the 16th century and abandoned nearly 40 years ago. The villagers who lived here were mainly fishermen and pearl traders.

The Land of Pearls - Pearl Excursion and Pearl Museum

The first of its kind in the UAE, the Pearl Farm produces more than 100,000 pearls each year. Visitors to the Pearl Excursion begin by learning how a pearl is cultivated and get the opportunity to open an oyster. If the oyster contains a pearl, then the visitor gets to keep it! The Pearl Museum presents visitors a glimpse into the history of the pearl industry in the Arabian Peninsula. On display across the museum is a selection of ancient equipment and old diving costumes with a collection of special natural pearls in different shapes and colours.

Tel: +971 (0)7 227 7088

www.rakpearls.com

Seawings

The Seawings Urban Experience takes off from the pristine shores of Ras Al Khaimah on an exciting 45 minutes aerial tour of the city, giving you picturesque views of the emirate before flying to Dubai, where you can enjoy its highlights including Burj Khalifa.

Departure & Arrival: Ras Al Khaimah - Dubai

Tel: +971 (0)4 807 0708, +971 (0)4 883 2999

www.seawings.ae

Heritage

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has an impressive archaeological heritage and a very rich history. This area had always enticed settlers with its unique combination of all the four types of landscapes found in different parts of the United Arab Emirates: the fertile plains, the mountainous region, coastal areas and the desert environment.