Ras Al Khaimah

When I told people that I was going to Ras Al Khaimah, the first question everyone asked was “Where is that?”. Ras Al Khaimah (RAK for short) is the 4th largest of the 7 Emirates and is situated around 1 hour from Dubai. This Emirate is noted for its varied topography including the Hajar Mountains, rolling sand dunes and over 64km of natural coastline as well as its adventure tourism attractions! It is also known for its cultural and archaeological heritage and provides an entertaining visit for everyone – from history enthusiasts to nature lovers to people just looking for a relaxing getaway. The lifestyle here is relaxed and tranquil. Whilst Dubai is famed for its iconic skyline, holidays to RAK provide miles of stunning natural landscape and beaches. A lot of the hotels run a shuttle bus service to Dubai enabling you to experience the country as a day trip. One of the many activities that you can do here, as well as hiking & cycling in the mountains, is the world’s longest zipline in the Jebel Jais Mountains. It’s 3km long and you get up to speeds of 160kmph! I was extremely pleased with myself that I managed to do this – I was totally petrified though! I must also mention the AMAZING bottomless brunch we had at the Waldorf Astoria! Truly extravagant and delicious! I would highly recommend RAK as a fantastic alternative to the Canaries for some winter sunshine. It’s only a couple more hours flying time, it has lots of space, guaranteed sunshine, beautiful luxurious resorts but without the price tag of Dubai. To find out more about Ras Al Khaimah or if you have any other holiday enquiries, please do get in touch.