Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate on the UAE map. In terms of area, it is inferior to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. But due to good climatic conditions, clean beaches, cultural and historical attractions, tourists from the CIS countries often come here. To plan a vacation, it is recommended to study the map of Ras al-Khaimah – the location of hotels, quarters of the capital, places for a relaxing and active holiday.
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Location of the emirate within the UAE
The resort is located in the north of the United Arab Emirates and covers an area of 2480 km². Most of the territory is located on the Persian coast. But there are industrial zones located in the mountains. The capital of Ras-al-Khaimah is located in the coastal zone. Its main attraction is the old city of Julfa. It was founded by Armenians, which is a feature of the historical past of this region of the UAE.
Facts about the emirate:
- The population is 300 thousand people. About 50% are local residents, which is a high figure for the United Arab Emirates.
- On the coast, the height above sea level does not exceed 2 m.
- The official ruler is Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi.
- There are 3 large highways passing through the emirate – Al ittihad road, Sheikh Mohammed bin zayed road, Emirates road.
Using the online map of the emirate, you can make a route to other resorts in the UAE. This is true for those traveling by car. So you can make a scheme for driving a rented car to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. This is an alternative to standard excursions to local attractions.
Map of the capital with attractions
The interactive map of Ras al-Khaimah displays the main attractions of the city, detailed coordinates. There are few of them – the central park, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the vegetable and fish market. By the name of the street or district, you can find shopping centers, shops and supermarkets of the capital, a specific house or street. The area of the capital is small, if desired, the area can be walked around.
Popular tourist sites:
- National Museum. Located in the former residence of the sheikhs in the old city.
- Julfa is the old city. These are historical buildings located on the coast. There are relatively few shops, souvenir shops. Tourists are interested in architecture, a convenient place for walking.
- Al Marjan Island. These are artificial land areas, on which modern hotels of the capital of the emirate are built.
- Local park. It is located near the island of Marjan. There are comfortable benches, gazebos, and places for cycling. It contains monuments, objects of art, there is a small theater.
- A network of restaurants, cafes, places for a relaxing holiday. For each, a description, reviews of tourists, prices are given. Operating modes are marked.
The online map can be viewed on a phone, smartphone or computer. It is able to display the details of the area when approaching. So you can create routes for independent walks. The city is small, but it has a taxi service. The coordinates of the latter can be found on the official website.
Detailed directions on the Ras-al-Khaimah map from Yandex help you navigate the area. So you can compile and see the current routes of movement, download the tourist satellite. size can be full
Hotels in the emirate
Before ordering a tour, booking, it is recommended to study the map of Ras al-Khaimah with the location of hotels and hotel complexes. They are located on the first and second beach lines, there are several city hotels. The tourist area in the emirate is compact, some of the hotels are built outside the city. You can plan your trip on foot. The minimum travel time via satellite to the nearest store is 10-15 minutes.
Popular hotels in Ras al Khaimah, rating:
- Hilton Garden Inn. A large hotel complex located 1.8 km from the center of Ras-al-Khaimah. There are 2 shopping centers nearby on the map, there is a taxi rank.
- DoubleTree by Hilton. Located on an artificial island, the beach is located in a bay, which is convenient for vacationers and tourists. There is a SPA-salon, additional services are provided.
- Citymax Hotel, address – Bin Daher Street. Built on the coast next to the canal and the bay. A convenient beach is equipped for guests, there is free Wi-Fi. The advantage of the location is that you can quickly get to the sights.
Streets, the main objects of the city, are marked on the map of the Ras al-Khaimah emirate. This is a handy tool for navigating the emirate’s capital. So you can plan a self-guided tour. The advantage of the service is that it is constantly updated, you can see the current reviews of tourists, photos, the Russian interface language is available.