Ras Al Khaimah city the most northerly emirate on the UAE’s west coast, is among the fastest growing tourism destinations in the Arabian Gulf region. The city is known for its majestic Mount hajjar in Ras Al Khaimah grazing the clouds at 1900 meters. The city has an impressive 64km shoreline in addition to fertile palm-filled plains. In the north, close to the emirate’s border with the Sultanate of Oman, the sheer rocky mountain slopes seem to rise straight out of the sea. The area of the Ras Al Khaimah city is equivalent to 2.2 per cent of the UAE’s total landmass. Besides a number of islands in the area make it an attractive attraction. The city’s quiet blue seas with clean white beaches stretching over 40 kms, striking desert dunes, to timeless cultural legacies and the famous Arab hospitality. All these and much more, combines together to make the city develop in the tourism sector.
The Ras Al Khaimah city for years has depended on seafaring, fishing and agriculture which is still important today, but it has taken a modern bend. The city now is an important tourist destination, known for its numerous charming tourist landmarks, beautiful wildlife conservations and sanctuaries. Mount hajjar in Ras Al Khaimah being one of them, which is a unique sort of wildlife. They are the national habitat of rare species of wild plants and animals. Ras Al Khaimah is an amazing tourist destination with opportunities for mountain climbing, desert safari tours and more. |
