Ras Al Khaim is the northernmost of the emirates, an hour’s drive from Dubai. Ras Al Khaimah is striking in its beauty: red mountains on the horizon, neat palm alleys, pristine unspoiled beaches and the blue waters of the Persian Gulf – a perfect picture of a real Arabian resort.
A distinctive feature of a holiday in Ras Al Khaimah – its low cost: the prices for cabs, restaurant meals and products in the malls are much lower than in the popular Dubai, which is only an hour away.
Holidays in this emirate will appeal to those who crave privacy and tranquility, but that does not mean that there are no young people. The contingent of tourists quite diverse – there are European pensioners and families with children and young couples. Quite a lot of Russian-speaking tourists here and rests.
The desert climate of Ras Al Khaimah involves hot summers and mild winters – the average winter temperature ranges between +18 °C and 25 °C, while in summer it can reach up to +40 °C. The climate in the emirate is a bit milder, but still, the best time for a beach and excursion holiday in this region is spring and autumn.
The choice of hotels in Ras Al Khaimah is not as wide as in Dubai, but most of the hotels are within walking distance of the beach. Al Marjan is a small island, which is still being built up with beautiful hotels.
Entertainment in the emirate is not so much. The main thing to do on vacation in this emirate is beach recreation and water sports, which are offered on almost every beach in the area – parasailing, aqua-biking, tubing or boat trips.
The main attractions of the main city include a mysterious dilapidated fort, an ancient mosque made of coral blocks and the National Museum. Equally interesting are the old town of Digdaga, lakes in the palm groves in Wadi Azima and Iron Age tombs in Wadi Qawr.
In the land of deserts are not many attractions of the natural plan, but those who have reached Ras Al Khaimah, should definitely visit the mountain of Al Jais. It leads to a new good road, not dangerous and not scary even for those who are afraid of serpentines. At the top there are two observation decks – one offers a stunning view of the rocky mountains of bizarre structure. The other, located on the edge of a 1,500-meter cliff, will delight you with a view of the gorgeous Persian Gulf.
Air temperature in Ras Al Khaimah
The average air temperature for the period shown is 41.7°C during the day and 28.3°C at night.
Sea temperature in Ras Al Khaimah
The average water temperature for the period shown is 31.2°C.
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