Ras Al Khaimah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ras Al Khaimah

With a population of 115,949, Ras Al Khaimah is the largest city in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ras Al Khaimah has to offer.

When to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in July
Estimated hotel price
£120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in July
Estimated hotel price
£120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ras Al Khaimah

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Ras Al Khaimah.

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Ras Al Khaimah.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (197 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ras Al Khaimah

Most booked hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
The Cove Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£120+
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£111+
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£204+
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs £52 per day, on average, or £261 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay £0.70 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.36 and £11.15.

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs £52 per day, on average, or £261 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay £0.70 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.36 and £11.15.

Car hire agencies in Ras Al Khaimah

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