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Ras Al-Khaimah (Arabic: رأس الخيمة, Ras al-Khaymah, which means "top of the tent") is one of the emirates as part of United Arab Emirates, located in the eastern Gulf. It is located in the north of the UAE bordering the Gulf of Oman. The city has a population of 263,217 inhabitants (2008 census). The city has two main sections Old Ras Al Khaimah and Nakheel, on either side of the creek. It is served by the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in Al Jazirah Al Hamra.

Ras Al Khaimah was the settlement for several millennia. There are many historical and archaeological sites in the entire emirate dating from different periods, including the ruins of Umm Al Nar civilization (the 3 rd millennium BC). The historic town was known as Julfar. Archaeological evidence has shown that the settlement known as Julfar changed location over time due to silting. Archaeological excavations have unearthed the ruins of a Sassanid-era fortifications that indicate that at the beginning Julfar Shamal area was located not far from the other sites of archaeological interest, such as the Palace of Sheba and the largest tomb Umm Al Nar found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Sources say it was inhabited by Azd Julfar (a branch of the Kahlan tribe, one of the two branches of Qahtani (aboriginal Arabs), the other being Himyar.) In the eighth and ninth centuries AD, the tribe Azd houses were built of wood. In the 18th century Qawasim clan was established in Ras al-Khaimah.

Ras Al-Khaimah is a major oil producer, so he focused on developing industry. It opened its first cement company in the Emirates and early 1970s and is now the largest cement producer of the Emirates. In the 1980s, made the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah Ceramics has become the world's largest manufacturer of ceramics, and Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), the first pharmaceutical company.

Saqr Park is a favorite destination of Ras Al Khaimah. This park is located in Air Port Road, is clean, green and well maintained.




Ras Al Khaimah | Ras Al-Khaimah (Arabic: رأس الخيمة, Ras al-Khaymah, which means "top of the tent") is one of the emirates as part of United Arab Emirates, located in the eastern Gulf. It is located in the north of the UAE bordering the Gulf of Oman

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Top hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah

Rixos Bab Al Bahr  

   Score 9.1/10 out of 2 reviews

Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

  • Hotel with children playground  
  • Airplane (02/04 - 03/06/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 01/25/2024

Mangrove Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah

Mangrove Hotel

Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • Airplane (02/28 - 05/18/2024)
  • No transport provided
Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort Spa, Ras Al Khaimah

Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort Spa

Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

    • Airplane (02/27 - 02/25/2025)
    • No transport provided
    Hilton Al Hamra Beach Golf Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

    Hilton Al Hamra Beach Golf Resort  

    Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

    • Hotel with outdoor pool  
    • Airplane (02/11 - 12/31/2024)
    • No transport provided
    Bm Beach Resort , Ras Al Khaimah

    Bm Beach Resort   

    Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

    • Ultra All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (02/04 - 04/26/2025)
    • No transport provided
    Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort And Spa, Ras Al Khaimah

    Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort And Spa  

    Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

    • Hotel with parking  
    • Airplane (02/04 - 01/10/2025)
    • No transport provided
    Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

    Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island

    Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • Airplane (10/27 - 03/06/2025)
    • No transport provided

      Last booking: 02/13/2024

    Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

    Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island  

    Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

    • Hotel with outdoor pool  
    • Airplane (02/04 - 04/26/2025)
    • No transport provided
    Bm Acacia Hotel And Apartments, Ras Al Khaimah

    Bm Acacia Hotel And Apartments

    Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

      • Airplane (01/03 - 01/01/2025)
      • No transport provided
      Al Maha Residence, Ras Al Khaimah

      Al Maha Residence

      Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

        • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2025)
        • No transport provided
        City Stay Beach Hotel Apartments, Ras Al Khaimah

        City Stay Beach Hotel Apartments

        Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

        • Full Board  
        • Airplane (03/22 - 03/21/2025)
        • No transport provided
        The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

        The Cove Rotana Resort  

        Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

        • Hotel on the beach  
        • Airplane (02/04 - 03/26/2025)
        • No transport provided
        Doubletree By Hilton Resort Spa Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

        Doubletree By Hilton Resort Spa Marjan Island  

        Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

        • Hotel with indoor pool  
        • Airplane (06/10 - 11/02/2024)
        • No transport provided
        Marjan Island Resort Spa Managed By Accor, Ras Al Khaimah

        Marjan Island Resort Spa Managed By Accor  

        Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

        • Hotel on the beach  
        • Airplane (04/30 - 12/14/2024)
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort Spa, Ras Al Khaimah

        Hotel Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort Spa  

        Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

        • Hotel on the beach  
        • Airplane (02/04 - 11/02/2024)
        • No transport provided
        Acacia Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah

        Acacia Hotel

        Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

          • Airplane (02/11 - 03/06/2025)
          Hampton By Hilton Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

          Hampton By Hilton Marjan Island

             Score 8.3/10 out of 1 reviews

          Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

          • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
          • Airplane (11/03 - 03/06/2025)
          • No transport provided
          Grand Pj Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah

          Grand Pj Hotel

          Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

            • Airplane (01/25 - 01/23/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Acacia By Bin Majid, Ras Al Khaimah

            Acacia By Bin Majid

            Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

            • Hotel with parking  
            • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Hotel The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah

            Hotel The Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert  

            Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

            • Hotel with private beach  
            • Airplane (04/27 - 03/06/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Bin Majid Beach Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah

            Bin Majid Beach Hotel  

            Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

            • Hotel with parking  
            • Airplane (01/10 - 05/18/2024)
            • No transport provided
            City, Ras Al Khaimah

            City

            Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

              • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2025)
              • No transport provided
              Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah

              Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah  

              Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

              • Hotel near beach  
              • Airplane (12/03 - 03/06/2025)
              • No transport provided
              Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah

              Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah  

              Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

              • Hotel with outdoor pool  
              • Airplane (04/16 - 03/06/2025)
              • No transport provided
              Ras Al Khaimah Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah

              Ras Al Khaimah Hotel

              Ras Al Khaimah, Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates

              • Hotel with outdoor pool  
              • Airplane (02/28 - 05/18/2024)
              • No transport provided

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              Clients remarks about Ras Al Khaimah


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              catalin, group of friends 06/27/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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              Raileanu, family with children 05/02/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler

              Hotelul este situat pe o insula artificiala, departe de oras si de Dubai




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              Andreea, family with children 01/31/2019




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