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| Spend a relaxed day at pristine beaches |
If you want to get away from the hustle bustle of
Dubai’s fast paced life and yet want to enjoy the authentic Arabian experience,
this is the place to be! Another jewel of the Emirates’ crown is shinning and
will soon be the next most sought destination for the all kind of travellers. With options
ranging from mountains to desert, from beaches, mangroves to water sports and many
ancient cultural sites, Ras Al Khaimah is the quieter sister of Dubai.
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| Learn to Sail |
How
to reach?
Fantastic high speed drive of 45 mins from Dubai
International airport, Ras Al Khaimah can be reached by hiring a cab or by daily
shuttles from most of the hotels. One can stay in Ras Al Khaimah and can
explore the cities of Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi as a stopover destination, one
day tour or extended emirate holidays. The lure of staying at Ras Al Khaimah is
that it is tranquil, calm and not too far from the most happening places.
Airlines such as Emirates and Fly Dubai operate to Ras
Al Khaimah along with Air Asia and very soon Qatar Airways will be joining the
line.
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| The beautiful mosque |
When
to go?
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah receives round the
year sunshine with little rainfall and perfect winter temperature. While the west
has a long stretch of sandy coastline, the east has a majestic mountain range
called the Ru’us Al Jibal which has Jebel Al Jais – the highest peak in the
entire UAE where sometime it snows during the winter!
The best weather to visit is October-April when the
climate is cool; rest all five months record high temperatures especially
during the daytime.
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| Snow at Jebel Al Jais |
Where
to stay?
Ras Al Khaimah is home to many high end hotels and
resorts for a luxurious break. There are options of boutique hotels as
well offering authentic hospitality and local culture.
You can opt for budget hotels like Double Tree or
experience high end luxury with Banyan Tree and Hilton. There are many beach
front resorts for a relaxed break.
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| Luxury @ Banyan Tree |
What
to do?
- Book a private yacht and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, fishing or book a champagne package for a beautiful & romantic sunset view.
- Book a desert safari for dune bashing, belly dancing, Tanoura and Arabic barbeque.
- Visit Tower Links Golf Clubs set in mangrove reserves with mountains as the backdrop.
- Join Ras Al Khaimah Sailing Academy between the months of October and April to learn sailing since the weather conditions are ideal.
- Enjoy one its kind experience falcon and raptor display & fight show featuring region’s most diverse collection of falcons, hawks, owls, eagles and kestrels.
- Beat the heat at Iceland Waterpark with extensive range of games, slides and food court. Be a part of the world’s tallest man made waterfall which has facilities for guests to be in the midst of it.
- Live a life of a "Bedous" (nomadic tribes) with one of a kind desert camp at Bedouin Oasis Desert Camp.
- For party loves – beach, music & dance is the best combination! So head for the famous beach parties.
- Camel Race is an interesting way to spend the morning which in turn is a fun filled unforgettable experience.
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| Falcons fight competition |
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| Trekking the mighty mountains |
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| Catamaran Ride - Fishing in the azure water |
Visa
Procedure: Standard Tourist Visa required for Emirates. “Ok to
Board” is a must for flying to the UAE. Documents such as return
air ticket, accommodation detail, scanned copy of passport’s first & last
page and 2 passport size photographs are required.
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| Exotic massage@the beach |
Source: http://www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com/
