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Excursion holidays in Ras al-Khaimah: trips to Dubai, Sharjah, Musandam

Rest in the United Arab Emirates is swimming in the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean, visiting local attractions. For the latter, you can book excursions from Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the UAE. But for this you need to study programs, routes, make a list of things that are recommended to take with you.

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Organization of excursions

You can order a trip from the eponymous capital of this emirate of the UAE while buying a tour online. Many tour operators such as Coral Travel , include excursions in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah in the cost of the tour. A description of the programs, travel time, brief information about the object is given. So you can plan your vacation spending, draw up a program of visiting local attractions. Booking carried out more before departure.

An alternative is the ability to book a trip after arriving in the UAE. In hotels and hotel complexes there are representative offices of tour agencies, their prices are about the same. Contact information can be obtained from the reception desk. What you need to consider for tourists, independent travelers for a quality holiday:

Travel program. Travel time, route, stops. What kind Attraction planned visit .
What language will the program be in? Many agencies collect Russian-speaking groups of tourists, so they choose a guide who knows Russian.
The cost of the tour depends on the route. You can order a group or individual trip. Last will more expensive .

It is recommended to take a set of spare things with you. If the trip is in winter, the evenings and early mornings in the UAE are cool. In summer, it becomes hot during the day, the air temperature rises to + 45 ° C, and humidity rises. Therefore, on excursions to Ras al-Khaimah, you need to take protective hats, sunglasses, hands and feet must be covered so as not to get sunburn. Before that, you need to know what the weather will be like.

Important: It is recommended to bring drinks and snacks with you. Most trips include stops for lunch or dinner, but they can start after 4-6 hours of travel.

Overview of popular destinations

Tourists and travelers can book trips around the emirate or to other resorts in the UAE. Popular destinations are shopping in Dubai, Sharjah, natural reserves of the United Arab Emirates. The average duration of excursions from this emirate is 6-8 hours. Additionally, you can order an introductory trip to the Persian Gulf, diving or fishing.

Ras Al Khaimah Sightseeing Program

For vacationers in the capital of the emirate, it is recommended to book a sightseeing tour of Ras al-Khaimah, within which you can visit the local museum, the embankment, the Old City. The name of the capital is the same as the emirate. Travel time is 4 hours. Tourists are provided with a sightseeing bus, a Russian-speaking guide. The start of the trip is 14:00. Estimated completion time is 18:00. The collection point is located at the hotel reception.

Program activities :

Visit to Ras – al – Khaimah Museum. Here are presented household items of the local population, ancient archaeological finds, part of the exposition is reserved for contemporary art.
Embankment. According to tourists, here you can take good photos, look at the Persian Gulf, relax on comfortable benches on the coast.
Drive to the Old City of Julfar. Inspection of architectural sights, purchase of souvenirs. In the ancient city there are small markets where you can buy spices, local fruits, knitwear. Meeting with local residents will allow you to better understand the atmosphere of the city, the East.
Shopping in malls. Acquaintance with the picturesque rules of trade in the UAE. Need dispose in cash means .

The cost of the trip for 1 person is 50 dollars or 183 dirhams. The program does not include meals, it is recommended to take snacks and drinks with you. A ticket to the museum is included in the program, discounts of up to 10% are possible for children. Here you can find interesting exhibits, items from the past of the UAE.

Tip: for shopping at Safeer mall Mall Shopping Center , you can prepare cash or take bank cards. But not all stores accept the latter.

Sightseeing tour of Dubai

This is the most popular excursion from Ras al Khaimah, where you can see the sights of modern Dubai. The downside is the travel time is about 2 hours. The total duration of the program is 4 hours. During this time, tourists will see the Palm Island, will be able to take a photo against the backdrop of the Burj Al Arab, the Burj Al Khalifa skyscraper. Final stage – shopping in a large trade center of Dubai Mall.

excursion program in Dubai :

Trip to Palm Island. Here you can take a photo at the Atlantis Hotel, look at cottages and villas. The observation deck will show the hotel Burj al Arab, “Sail”. It is not recommended to spend a lot of time here.
Trip to Dubai Mall. In addition to shopping in the evening, you can look at the “singing fountains” Dubai. Program starts everyone day at 18:00.
For an additional fee, they offer to visit a good observation deck of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, a water park in the Dubai shopping center Moll.
Dinner. It is planned to be carried out on a traditional Arab boat, which will run through the canals of the Deira region.

Price – 350 dirhams or 95 dollars. You can only take drinks with you. During shopping, tourists visit local restaurants and cafes. There you can try national Arabic dishes, there is a classic European menu. The disadvantage of this trip is that there are no market visits. For purchases on the market of gold, spices, you need to choose a different program.

Important: to travel from the emirate to Dubai by car, you need to plan a resort border crossing fee of AED 20.[/ su _ note ]

Visit to Wild Water Park wadi

This is a relatively new amusement park, where children and adult tourists will have fun. Trip to the Wild Water Park Wadi as part of an excursion from Ras al-Khaimah will allow you to ride boats on the artificial rivers Flood river and lazy River, see the only Wadi musical waterfall in the UAE Wash , whose height is 18 m. To view all the attractions, you can ride a boat along the Wild River, where there are sharp elevation changes and rapids.

In addition to water slides and pools, the water park has 14 attractions for children and adults. Thrill-seekers will love the high-speed tube, high-speed descents, a pool with artificial waves for surfing. Recommended to visit Jumeirah rides Sceirah , Burj Surj , Tantrum Alley , Flowriders Wipeout and Riptide .

Adviсe for organizations rest:

The entrance ticket is included in the price of the program.
Please bring bathing suits and towels. Rent the latest at the Wild Water Park Wadi dear.
Water can only be carried in plastic bottles. Passage with glass containers to the park is prohibited. Also necessary pour out the whole small trash from pockets .
Take cash in the national currency – dirhams.

The price of an excursion to the Wild water park Wadi from Ras al-Khaimah – 405 dirhams or 110 dollars. most visitors on Friday and Saturday. Therefore, it is recommended to go on vacation on weekdays. Duration of stay in the water park – 5 hours.

Tip : there is a lifeguard service and several medical stations on the territory. If you become unwell during your visit, you can contact the latter.

Trip to Sharjah

The Emirate of Sharjah is considered the cultural capital of the UAE. There are many museums here, there is a large zoo, water park and aquarium. Plus, a trip on an excursion from the emirate to this region is a relatively close distance. Travel time is up to 40 minutes. In the emirate, you can look at the Old City, visit museums, the local market, the promenade and the port.

The cost of the trip is 185 dirhams or 50 dollars. The museum of history presents finds from the excavation sites - dishes, household items, clothes. You can look at the old Arab weapons, ammunition. The duration of the program is 6 hours. The last stage is a visit to the Sharjah waterfront.

In addition to these excursions in Ras Al Khaimah, you can book a trip to the Musandam Nature Reserve, Abu Dhabi. Agencies offer individual or group tours.

Irina