Ras Al Khaimah welcomed a record 654,000 visitors in the first half of 2025, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year increase and ...

While most people are familiar with Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah is fast claiming its place as one of the top destinations in the UAE.

In October, Ras Al Khaimah will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association Annual Summit, while further ahead casino giant Wynn Resorts will open a 1,000-room luxury hotel with a “gaming” area.

Bayut’s 2023 RAK Annual Market Report highlighted rental price increases in sought-after areas like Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island, with villas rising by 9.37% and apartments by 10.5%.

In the far north of the United Arab Emirates, Ras al Khaimah is emerging as the new adventure capital of the Gulf. Head up into its mountains, through the desert and along the coastline to ...

GO: RAS AL KHAIMAH GO: RAS AL KHAIMAH GETTING THERE: Fly Glasgow to Dubai from £642pp return. See emirates.com. STAYING THERE: Rooms at the Rixos Al Mairid, start from £192 a night, all inclusive.