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You won’t find any cloud-piercing, Dubai-style skyscrapers here. With world-class hotels and a host of wonderful excursions, this is a very different (and exciting) face of the UAE. Soak in desert springs, take in the view on a mountain trek, or explore ancient forts and traditional meeting points for local Bedouin tribes. Ras Al Khaimah promises a magical time for any holiday. 

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From desert dunes to breathtaking beaches

Fancy going camel racing? How about scuba diving, or hitting the history trail, or eating delicious food or… well, just about anything you can imagine as part of an Arabian adventure? Ras al Khaimah holidays offer you all this, and a ton of other cool things you genuinely won’t find anywhere else.

We love this place. It’s hot, it’s sunny, and it’s incredibly friendly. It’s also well off the usual beaten track for adventurers, so you dodge the crowds you’d find in other hotspots, too. Just 45 minutes from Dubai airport, you’ll find this small but perfectly formed little Emirate state crammed to the borders with ancient cities, modern all inclusive resorts, and yes: a lot of camels.

Planning a holiday to Ras al Khaimah but not sure where to start? That’s where we come in. We’ve got plenty of Ras al Khaimah holiday deals for you to check out, as well as our pick of the best things to see and do while you’re there. So don’t worry - we’ve got this all figured out for you.

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Essential information for Ras Al Khaimah

  1. Time Zone

    UK + 3hrs

  2. Language

    Arabic

  3. Currency

    UAE Dirham

  4. Flight information

    7H 05M direct with virgin Atlantic

  1. Do I Need Visa?

    If you’re travelling on a British Citizen passport, you can get a visitor’s visa on arrival in the UAE. This visa allows visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 30 days. The visa terminates automatically on departure and a new visa is issued on arrival each time the visitor returns to the UAE.

  2. When is Ramadan?

    Ramadan is estimated to begin on 28th February or 1st March 2025. Visiting during this period offers a fascinating insight into Emirati culture and religious traditions.

  3. When to visit?

    Ramadan is estimated to begin on 28th February or 1st March 2025. Visiting during this period offers a fascinating insight into Emirati culture and religious traditions.

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