Hidden gems · Ras Al Khaimah
Hidden gems in Ras Al Khaimah
Skip the tourist circuit. These Ras Al Khaimah spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
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Top spots in Ras Al Khaimah
Jebel Jais Zipline
OutdoorsJebel Jais
World's longest zipline — 2.83 km at up to 150 km/h over the Hajar range.
Dhayah Fort
CultureAl Rams
18th-century mud-brick hilltop fort — sunrise climb above date palms.
Al Marjan Island
OutdoorsAl Marjan
Four man-made coral-shaped islands — resort beach hopping and snorkel boats.
Suwaidi Pearls Farm
CultureAl Rams
Boat tour to the Gulf's last working pearl farm — open an oyster, keep a pearl.
Where to eat
Trader Vic's Mai-Tai Lounge
$$$Polynesian · Hilton Al Hamra
Tiki bar by the marina — woodfire glazed ribs and the original mai tai.
Pure Sushi
$$$Japanese · Al Marjan Island
Beachfront omakase counter — flown-in toro and yuzu cocktails.
Shamal Souq
$Emirati / Café · Old RAK
Restored coastal market — karak, luqaimat and grilled hammour.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Jebel Jais Zipline, Dhayah Fort, Al Marjan Island. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.
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