Ras Al Khaimah is the superb weekend break destination near Dubai. Only a few hours drive from the Dubai city centre by car, the emirate provides calm and pristine beaches, as well as hills with nice views of the emirate. Ras Al Khaimah boasts a very unique geography from secluded beaches to deserts and mountain ranges as well as the fast improving modern capital city. The locals are proud of their tradition and sports amenities just like all of the other emirates that make up the UAE, and many visitors and natives take full advantage of these activities.
Ras Al Khaimah is slightly smaller than Dubai and is trading on this fact, as some visitors find Dubai taking control. Ras Al Khaimah provides the shopping and nightlife to travelers that can be found in the much larger emirates but at a slightly more relaxed environment.Ras Al Khaimah’s peaceful location with fertile plains, hills, hot springs, mangrove forests and miles of pristine Gulf coastline is why Ras Al Khaimah is growing as a visitor attraction and is now the fourth largest emirate. In contrast to Dubai’s crowded atmosphere, Ras Al Khaimah offers a more peaceful and calm way of life. white sand beaches, lush green landscapes and scenery offer wide appeal to Dubai locals and visitors who want to work in the city but settle by the beach, and its no wonder the city attracting a large number of holidaymakers.