Jebel Jais
UAE's highest peak (~1,934 m), Jais Flight (world's longest zipline), via ferrata, 1484 by Puro restaurant.
06 / 07 · The Adventure Emirate
Ras Al Khaimah رأس الخيمة
Ras Al Khaimah ("Top of the Tent") is the northernmost emirate, the last to join the union, on 10 February 1972.
Jebel Jaisthe longest ziplineAl Marjan IslandDhayah Fortpearlsadventure
Now in Ras Al Khaimah32°CMostly clear · 27° / 32° · 58% humidity
About
The emirate
Ras Al Khaimah ("Top of the Tent") is the northernmost emirate, the last to join the union, on 10 February 1972.
It is the UAE's adventure capital: Jebel Jais, the country's highest mountain, hosts the world's longest zipline, via ferrata and hiking trails.
RAK has 7,000 years of continuous history, from the medieval port of Julfar to pearl-diving villages, and is now one of the fastest-growing tourism and industrial economies, home to RAKEZ and RAK Ceramics.
Key facts
At a glance
- Capital
- Ras Al Khaimah City
- Ruler
- HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
- Area
- 1,684 km²
- Population
- ≈ 400,000
- Coastline
- Arabian Gulf
- Joined the union
- 10 February 1972
- Government portal
- rak.ae
- Utilities
- Etihad Water & Electricity (Etihad WE), 800 3392
- Known for
- Jebel Jais, zipline, beaches, ceramics & industry
- Joined the Union
- 10 February 1972
- Tourism portal
- visitrasalkhaimah.com
- Average rent (2BR apt)
- AED 28,000-55,000/year
- Utilities provider
- Etihad Water & Electricity (Etihad WE), 800 3392
- Health insurance
- Mandatory, employer or private plans
- Popular residential areas
- Al Hamra Village, Al Marjan Island, Al Nakheel, Mina Al Arab
- Lifestyle note
- Resort-style coastal living at mid-range prices; fast-growing tourism jobs
Places
What to see
Landmarks, heritage, nature and days out in Ras Al Khaimah.
Dhayah Fort
16th-century hilltop fort, the last stand against the British in 1819; panoramic palm-grove views.
RAK National Museum
Fort-museum tracing 7,000 years of settlement in the emirate.
Al Marjan Island
Coral-shaped island of resorts (Rixos, Mövenpick, Hampton) and the upcoming Wynn resort.
Al Hamra Village & Al Jazirah Al Hamra
Golf, marina and the UAE's best-preserved abandoned pearl village.
Suwaidi Pearls Farm
The Arabian Gulf's only working pearl farm, boat tours into the mangroves.
Khatt Springs
Natural hot springs at the foot of the Hajar mountains.
Iceland Water Park
Arctic-themed waterpark on the coast.
Saqr Park
RAK's oldest public park, rides, gardens and picnic lawns.
Directory
Who to call in Ras Al Khaimah
Emirate-level services. Nationwide numbers such as 999 work everywhere.
Emergency number 4
Online portal / app 5
Hospital 5
Saqr HospitalPublic (EHS), main government hospital
Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH)Public specialist referral hospital
Ibrahim Obaidullah HospitalPublic (EHS)
RAK HospitalPrivate multi-specialty
Al Zahrawi / Aster & Medcare clinicsPrivate clinics across the emirate
School 5
RAK AcademyBritish / IB curriculum
Indian Public High School RAKIndian CBSE
GEMS Westminster School RAKBritish curriculum
Scholars Indian SchoolIndian CBSE
St. Mary's Private High SchoolBritish curriculum
University 4
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)US-accredited programmes
RAK Medical & Health Sciences UniversityMedicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing
Bath Spa University RAKUK branch campus
Swiss Business School / University of Bolton RAKBusiness & management programmes
Court / legal 3
RAK Courts / Judicial DepartmentCivil, criminal & personal-status courts; notary
RAK ICC RegistryOffshore corporate registry & disputes
RAK Reconciliation & Commercial Dispute CommitteesPre-court settlement
Transport 4
RAKTA buses & taxisCity routes · 800 1700 · RAK Bus app
IntercityE700 to Dubai (Union), Sharjah connections
CareemAvailable across the city and Al Hamra
Mountain roadsWell-paved routes to Jebel Jais, self-drive or tour operators
Free zone 4
RAKEZOne of UAE's largest zones, industrial parks, business zones, academic zone
RAK ICCOffshore companies & corporate structures
RAK Maritime CityPort-based industry & logistics
Al Hamra / Al Ghail industrial zonesManufacturing (home of RAK Ceramics & Julphar pharma)
