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Visiting Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates


The U.A.E.'s northernmost Emirate offers a wealth of diversions between its miles of white sandy beaches and turquoise sea, majestic Hajjar Mountains and magnificent desert sand dunes. Catch a camel race, try your hand at the shooting range or soar with a microlight aircraft at Jazirah Aviation Club. Taxis and rental cars are available, and it's an easy 40-minute drive from Dubai International Airport. Don't miss Ras Al Khaimah Museum, the 120-store Manar Mall or the area's amazing belly... more » The U.A.E.'s northernmost Emirate offers a wealth of diversions between its miles of white sandy beaches and turquoise sea, majestic Hajjar Mountains and magnificent desert sand dunes. Catch a camel race, try your hand at the shooting range or soar with a microlight aircraft at Jazirah Aviation Club. Taxis and rental cars are available, and it's an easy 40-minute drive from Dubai International Airport. Don't miss Ras Al Khaimah Museum, the 120-store Manar Mall or the area's amazing belly dancers. « less

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Al Sahari Restaurant

Nov 29, 2009

Having been very disappointed in the food establishments in the area, this place was an absolute diamond. After our first visit we ate here 4 or 5 times afterwards! Real authentic arabic food,...more

Al Hamra Village Golf Resort

Nov 29, 2009

Stayed here for 10 days in September 2009 with my girlfriend and although we spent a night in Dubai and took a road trip to Oman for 2 nights, for the times we were in the Al Hamra Villiage you could...more

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa

Nov 27, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

faultless service, great surroundings, food was perfect however the bathroom was slippery and extremly hazadous more

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