Around Dubai | The Seriously Underrated Treasure Ras Al Khaimah

Halo, I’m Haha ya✨
Who understands, family! I thought Dubai was already stunning,
but the nearby Ras Al Khaimah is an even bigger treasure!
✅ Visa-free
✅ 45 minutes drive from Dubai
✅ Stunning blend of mountains, desert, and sea
The best part is the incredible value for money, with luxury hotels at your fingertips. This trip is truly worth it‼️

🚗 Getting around | Starting from Dubai, renting a car or taking a taxi is super convenient. Along the way, you can enjoy desert scenery and, if lucky, even spot camels 🐫
🕌 Accommodation | The Ritz-Carlton Desert Hotel
👉 The hotel features Bedouin-style upgraded secluded two-bedroom villas 🏘 where you can feed wild gazelles 🦌 and ride camels 🐫—perfect for families looking for a light luxury experience.

🌟 Itinerary:
Day 1️⃣: Arrive in Ras Al Khaimah ➡ Basata Desert Camp
👉 The camp offers authentic Arabian-style tents, camel rides across sand dunes 🏜, thrilling desert off-roading 🚜, and at night, enjoy traditional Arabian performances and a bonfire party 🔥 for a fully immersive exotic atmosphere!

Day 2️⃣: Suwaidi Pearl Farm ➡ Jais Zipline ➡ 1484 by Puro
👉 Morning boat trip ⛵ to learn about pearl cultivation and experience unique Middle Eastern aquaculture culture
👉 Afternoon is for the brave 🥳 Jais Zipline is the world’s longest zipline 🧗‍♂️ soaring between peaks over a thousand meters high, feeling the speed of the wind
👉 Evening at the UAE’s highest restaurant, order authentic Middle Eastern food 🫓 while enjoying a cliffside sunset view 🌇

Day 3️⃣: Ras Al Khaimah National Museum ➡ Dhayah Fort
👉 The museum was formerly the Sheikh’s family residence, housing numerous archaeological and ethnic crafts 🏺 showcasing about 7,000 years of local history, giving insight into Ras Al Khaimah’s rich cultural heritage
⏰ Opening hours | Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 8:00-16:00 / Fri 14:00-20:00 / Closed every Monday
👉 Dhayah Fort is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage tentative site 🛕 full of mysterious charm.

❗ Notes:
🔸 The desert UV rays are strong; be sure to bring sunglasses, a sun hat, and sunscreen
🔸 Wear long sleeves and pants when dune bashing to prevent sand from getting in
🔸 For ziplining, wear tight-fitting clothes for ease of movement
🔸 You can also take hot air balloon rides 🎈, visit the 1770 Camp, Bell Explorer Camp, or even fly yourself at Al Jazirah Aviation Club ✈️! Plenty of time to take on these challenges.

💟 Don’t just focus on Dubai anymore; the world’s book finally brings us to Ras Al Khaimah 💛 Our group enjoyed camel rides 🐫 at Basata Desert Camp under the sunset glow 🏜—so relaxing! Dune bashing was thrilling, making my heart race. Standing on Dhayah Fort, gazing at the Persian Gulf’s beauty, I was truly amazed by nature’s masterpiece.