Ras al-Khaimah
Also known as Shah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), Julfar, Ras ul Khuma
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Place details
- Locality
- رأس الخيمة
- Region
- رأس الخيمة
- Country
- الإمارات العربية المتحدة
- Population
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Travel guide
Understand
thumb|300px|E311 near Ras al Khaimah Ras al Khaimah means "headland of the tent" in English. It is nestled between the Hajjar Mountains on the East and the Persian Gulf on the West and shares mountainous borders with the Musandam Peninsula of Oman. With the completion of the E311 Highway (Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road), RAK is only about one hour from the emirate of Dubai.
The Emirate has been in existence since 1708 under the ruling Al Qasimi clan. The Emirate joined the wider United Arab Emirates in 1972 after the Iranian seizure of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs islands in the Straight of Hormuz.
The Emirate Ras al Khaimah is a tourist hub with clean white beaches, dramatic desert dunes and the majestic Hajjar Mountains. It has numerous tourist landmarks, beautiful wildlife conservations and sanctuaries. Golf has become one of the leading tourist attractions within the emirate. Its several public and private beaches along the Arabian Gulf feature calm waters suitable for swimming and family-friendly activities.
The cooler months from November to March are considered the best time for outdoor activities in Ras Al Khaimah, including hiking, beach workouts, kayaking, and mountain excursions. Visitors planning mountain excursions or desert activities often prefer early mornings or late afternoons to avoid peak heat.
Get around
For tourists, getting around with public transport or walking is rather difficult, and it would be better to go by either taxi or car.
See
thumb|250px|A preserved old archaeological town in Jazirat al Hamra.
Ras al Khaimah Old City - the oldest residential area in the city of Ras al Khaimah with an old souq, old mosque, fishing harbour and Al Hisn Fort, which now host RAK National Museum. Dhow Building Station – continuation of a long Ras al Khaimah’s tradition of dhow building. Camel Race Track – taste of the Arabic heritage with excitement of the race. Prehistoric Shimal – one of the oldest settlements not only in Ras al Khaimah but also in the region, it has remains of numerous ancient constructions such as Umm an-Nar tombs (2600-2000BC), Wadi Suq tombs (2000-1600BC), a second millennium BC settlement, findings from the Sassanian period (300-632AD) and the Abbasid era (750-1250AD). Wadi Haqil – a large wadi, which up to the 1970s was a centre of pottery production started in the 15th century. Southern Wadis - Wadi Asimah, Daftah, Munay’i, Shawka, Qawr, Safarfir – full of prehistoric sites, scenic and yet undeveloped.
Article · Nederlands
Ras al-Khaimah is de hoofdstad van het emiraat Ras al-Khaimah, een van de zeven Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. De naam betekent in het Arabisch letterlijk "hoofd van de tent". Oorspronkelijk heette de stad Julfar. In de 18e eeuw vestigde de Qawasim-clan er zich onder de nieuwe naam. De stad bestaat uit twee wijken, de oude stad en Nakheel, elk aan beide zijden van een riviertje. Jaarlijks wordt in Ras al-Khaimah een internationale hardloopwedstrijd gehouden, de Halve marathon van Ras al-Khaimah. Het is de snelste halve marathon ter wereld.
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