✨ Classic 48 Hours · Balanced pace · 3 days
A weekend escape to Ras Al Khaimah
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
Day 1
Friday
- Evening
Trader Vic's Mai-Tai Lounge
Polynesian · $$$ · Hilton Al HamraOpen the weekend here — Tiki bar by the marina — woodfire glazed ribs and the original mai tai.
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Day 2
Saturday
- MorningJebel Jais ZiplineOutdoors · Jebel Jais
World's longest zipline — 2.83 km at up to 150 km/h over the Hajar range.
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Pure Sushi
Japanese · $$$ · Al Marjan IslandBeachfront omakase counter — flown-in toro and yuzu cocktails.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonDhayah FortCulture · Al Rams
18th-century mud-brick hilltop fort — sunrise climb above date palms.
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Shamal Souq
Emirati / Café · $ · Old RAKRestored coastal market — karak, luqaimat and grilled hammour.
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Day 3
Sunday
- MorningAl Marjan IslandOutdoors · Al Marjan
Four man-made coral-shaped islands — resort beach hopping and snorkel boats.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonSuwaidi Pearls FarmCulture · Al Rams
Boat tour to the Gulf's last working pearl farm — open an oyster, keep a pearl.
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