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Things to see in Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates): 10 places and when to go

Ras Al Khaimah is a city in United Arab Emirates with around 161,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (8), Museums and art (1). The best known are Jabal Rahabah, Jabal Qada'ah and Qarn Ḩarf. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Arab Emirates · 25.7915, 55.9428
Population
About 161,000
Places
10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (8) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1)
Also possible
October to April.
Nearest airport
SHJ Sharjah, 67 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Jabal Rahabah, at 1,543 m.

What to see in Ras Al Khaimah

The places in and around Ras Al Khaimah, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

When to go to Ras Al Khaimah

Months when you can visit Ras Al Khaimah: October to April. Its places do not agree on a single best time, so check each one.

  1. JanPossible10:33
  2. FebPossible11:08
  3. MarPossible11:49
  4. AprPossible12:37
  5. MayBetter not13:16
  6. JunBetter not13:36
  7. JulBetter not13:28
  8. AugBetter not12:54
  9. SepBetter not12:09
  10. OctPossible11:23
  11. NovPossible10:43
  12. DecPossible10:24

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. In January, 2 of the 10 places are at their best.

When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Ras Al Khaimah

The nearest main airport is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, Sharjah), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Arab Emirates, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Ras Al Khaimah?

The best known: Jabal Rahabah, Jabal Qada'ah, Qarn Ḩarf. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

How do you get to Ras Al Khaimah?

The nearest main airport is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ras Al Khaimah as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.