Ras Al Khaimah is renowned for its diverse activities. With soft, white sandy beaches, mangroves home to flamingos, and the majestic Jebel Jais mountains offering endless natural beauty and thrilling adventures, the northernmost emirate caters to all interests.
Throughout the year, you’ll find a range of events and attractions across the pet-friendly emirate. Whether you yearn to participate in the world’s fastest half-marathon, watch super and classic car rallies in awe, attend festivals brimming with art or music, observe the Guinness Record-breaking fireworks, or find hidden treasures in an abandoned fishing village, there is something for everyone.
Things to do in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is renowned for its diverse activities. With soft, white sandy beaches, mangroves home to flamingos, and the majestic Jebel Jais mountains offering endless natural beauty and thrilling adventures, the northernmost emirate caters to all interests.
Jais Flight
Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline at 2.83 km, offers an exhilarating experience as you glide over rugged mountain peaks and plunge through deep ravines at thrilling speeds of up to 150 km/h. This three-minute adventure, set 1,680 meters above the Arabian Gulf, promises an unforgettable rush of adrenaline and a superhero-like sensation.
Jais Sky Tour
The Jais Sky Tour offers daring adventurers a challenging path across six ziplines, varying from 337 meters to over 1 km, allowing you to ‘fly’ at an average speed of 60 km/h. It’s an exhilarating experience designed for those with a taste for adventure
Suwaidi Pearls
The UAE, especially Ras Al Khaimah, has a rich pearl fishing history dating back over 7,000 years. By the 12th century, Ras Al Khaimah’s pearl industry made it a major trading port. To honor his late grandfather, Mohammed, Abdulla Al Suwaidi established Suwaidi Pearl Farm. He was amazed by his grandfather’s skill in diving for pearls and considered him part man, part fish.
ActionFlight – Amazing Air Adventures
Beautiful Ras Al Khaimah has become even more thrilling with the introduction of several unique activities and the region’s first aviation facility of its kind in MENA. This facility offers a range of Amazing Air Adventures all in one place. Hot air balloon flights, Aerobatic flight experiences, Scenic flights.
Equestrian Centre
Nestled among Ras Al Khaimah’s rolling red desert dunes, the Al Wadi Equestrian Adventure Centre hosts stunning Arabian horses, rare oryx, camels, desert foxes, and occasionally, the elusive desert cat. This pristine environment offers an authentic experience of Emirati nature at its best.
Jais Sledder
The Jais Sledder glides along a low track, reaching speeds up to 40 km/h as it races down the Hajar mountain range. You'll navigate stunning vistas, including the spectacular coastline, with the speed feeling much faster due to your proximity to the ground. The ride, which you can control, lasts about eight minutes and covers 1,840 thrilling meters of hairpin turns and rolling waves.
Al Marjan Island Sightseeing Speedboat Tour
Unleash your inner racer at RAK TRACK, Ras Al Khaimah’s top karting spot. Conveniently located in the heart of the emirate, this outdoor track combines speed, excitement, and skill. Ideal for all ages and experience levels, you can enjoy a thrilling drive with friends, family, or solo.
RAK Track
Unleash your inner racer at RAK TRACK, Ras Al Khaimah’s top karting spot. Conveniently located in the heart of the emirate, this outdoor track combines speed, excitement, and skill. Ideal for all ages and experience levels, you can enjoy a thrilling drive with friends, family, or solo.
Hajar Mountain Adventures
Hajar Mountain Adventures is the only UAE company to deliver adventure training skills and leadership assessment courses within the Hajar Mountain Range of Ras Al Khaimah that have been authorized and are certified by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.
Attractions
Al Qawasim Corniche
National Museum of RAK
Saqr Park
Mohammed Bin Salem Mosque
Jais Viewing Deck Park
Dhayah Fort
Flamingo Beach
RAK Natures Treasures
Queen of Sheeba’s Palace
Activities
Jais Flight
Jais Sky Tour
Suwaidi Pearls
ActionFlight – Amazing Air Adventures
Equestrian Centre
Jais Sledder
Al Marjan Island Sightseeing Speedboat Tour
RAK Track
Hajar Mountain Adventures
Religious & Festivals
Ramadan
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha
National Day Festival
