Ras Al Khaimah Holiday Guide

Capital	Ras Al Khaimah
Language	Arabic
Time Difference	4 hours
Currency	UAE Dirham
Voltage	220V

Guests staying at our featured property, The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Resort is perfectly placed for in-depth exploration of the Hajar Mountains. Whether by foot or vehicle, the resort Guides will give you a deeper understanding of Ras Al Khaimah’s culture and heritage. Off-road vehicles will escort you through the beautiful Al Wadi Nature Reserve and the sand dunes of the desert where date farms, lush pools of water, ghaf trees, historical sites and local cultural points of interest are waiting to be discovered. If you prefer to trek, there are guided walks through the Al Wadi Nature Reserve where a host of birds and creatures as large as a gazelle and as small as desert insects, make their home. For a slightly more strenuous walk, there is Al Janas Mountain, which is a short drive from the resort, where you can walk to the peak and discover an ancient village. Or, trek through the valley of the Hajar Mountains and discover impressive giant boulders. You can also try your hand at desert activities including falconry and archery.

Iceland Waterpark

Escape from the heat and head to the Iceland Waterpark where a variety of games, water slides and the world’s tallest man-made water-fall await.

Historical Sites

Ras Al Khaimah’s majestic forts and museums each have a s story to tell; set on a mountain overlooking the Gulf, the Dhayah Fort was built in the 16th century to fight British troops. Built in the middle of the 18th century, during the emirate's invasion by Persians, the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah also housed the Royal family until 1964. Today it is considered to be the wealthiest monumental museum in the UAE, exhibiting a number of ancient ornaments, discovered in the emirate.

Falconry Displays

The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Resort hosts a diverse and interactive display of Falcons, Hawks, Kestrels, Owls and Eagles. Guests can be a part of the action or sit back and watch as the resident professional Falconers fly their team of dedicated birds of prey using both traditional Arabic and 'modern' Western techniques. A tour of the world class Falconry Mews, Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre, concludes this incredible experience.

Travel Planning
Our Travel Consultants can advise on, arrange and pre-book many things to enhance your holiday. This includes everything from spa reservations and dinner reservations, to a range of special experiences available in our featured resorts that you may not know about.

Typically extremely hot during the summer, December to March is generally cooler with light sea breezes.

Temperature Guide

These figures show monthly average maximum temperatures and monthly average rainfall for Ras Al Khaimah.

	Temp °C	Rain mm
January	24	16
February	25	37
March	29	34
April	34	12
May	38	3
June	41	0
July	41	0
August	41	0
September	39	1
October	36	4
November	31	7
December	26	18

Flight Information
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic direct from London Heathrow.
Emirates direct from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Dubai: 6 hours, 45 minutes.

Travelling With Children or Without an Adult

Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.

Visa and Advance Passenger Information

All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.

Passengers not travelling on a British Passport are advised to contact their relevant Foreign & Commonwealth office for individual Visa requirements.

For up-to-date resort information, visit www.fco.gov.uk

Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide and you should take health advice about your specific needs from your general practitioner or a specialist clinic as early as possible before travel. Those planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their healthcare provider to assess their risk of infection with Zika. For information about Zika, other mosquito-borne diseases (such as Dengue fever and Chikungunya), Lyme Disease (caused by tick bites), and to receive advice on mosquito bite avoidance measures, please visit Insect and tick bite avoidance. In addition, we highly recommend that you seek specialist advice from your doctor and, where recommended, obtain vaccinations or tablets for protection against, for example: Malaria, Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid. In some cases, treatments for Malaria should begin well in advance of travel. Travellers may also be required to show Yellow Fever Certificates on arrival in certain destinations ie, some African countries. Please note that you are strongly advised against scuba-diving for 24 hours before travelling by air. We would also like to draw your attention to the risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and recommend that you consult with your doctor before travelling. Visit the FCDO website and select your destination country for the very latest travel advice: Foreign Travel Advice. Additional sources of information include: Public Health England, The National Travel Health And Network Centre, Foreign And Commonwealth Office and your General Practitioner or a specialised clinic.