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.

• Population351,943
• Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi