Ras al-Khaimah
Ras al-Khaimah, the capital of its namesake emirate in the United Arab Emirates, sits on a creek-divided waterfront with the Hajar Mountains visible on the horizon. The city splits into two distinct halves — an older western quarter and the newer Nakheel district to the east — connected by the inlet known as Al Khor. A driveable distance from Dubai and Sharjah, it functions as a regional base with a working harbour and local government centre.
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- Population351,943
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
Ras al-Khaimah: quick answers
Where is Ras al-Khaimah?
Ras al-Khaimah is in United Arab Emirates, about 73 km46 miles in a straight line from Sharjah city.
How do you get to Ras al-Khaimah?
The nearest airport is Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ras al-Khaimah?
The warmest month is July, averaging 35°C95°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 20°C67°F. The wettest month is January, with about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ras al-Khaimah?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 7 restaurants and 32 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ras al-Khaimah?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dhaid, Dibba Al-Fujairah and Falaj al Mu`alla.