2nd Nov 2009
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by Select 
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Tourism: RAK

Attracting tourists from all around the world as well as its neighbouring Emirates looking for a peaceful hideaway, Ras Al Khaimah has already experienced staggering tourism levels as an emerging emirate.

Today Ras Al Khaimah is a growing leisure destination both internationally and domestically. The emirate has 64 kilometres of beach (the longest in the UAE) along the crystal blue waters of the Gulf, and the beautiful Al Hajjar Mountain range which is visible on the horizon from the City of RAK. The diversity and beauty of the Ras Al Khaimah landscape has attracted visitors from all over the globe and has become the preferred holiday r short break destination for many UAE citizens.

Ras Al Khaimah has something to for all, providing everything from a true Arabic experience to several sporting facilities including golf, water sports, biking and trekking to name a few. Further attractions include the breathtaking Al Hajaar Mountains and the Oasis area of Khatt, containing world famous hot springs. In addition, the emirate is home to a number of malls, souks and markets providing tourists with the complete shopping experience.

The Manar Mall: One example of the Ras Al Khaimah shopping experience can be found on the Al Nakheel side of the emirate. The Manar Mall is a 45,000 m² shopping complex that combines the region’s best shopping experience with entertainment facilities, great dining and leisure options..

WOW RAK: WOW RAK is a120-acre mega theme park which is being constructed by Polo RAK Amusements in partnership with the RAK investment authority and RAK properties. The park is expected to be within the top 5 in the world. Features of the state of the art park include a huge live concert area/dance floor where visitors dance in artificial rain and shallow water. In addition the park will be home to an aqua football arena, its own artificial coral reef with 27 different types of water slide and the worlds largest man made waterfall.

RAK Dream Tours: This new project, spread over an area of 41,000 sq ft contains two restaurants housed in historic fort towers, set amidst meandering walkways and landscaped gardens complete with water fountains and running streams.

It offers spectacular views of the RAK Creek, the mangroves and the mountains beyond. It also provides many leisure options for tourists and families. The facilities offered include outdoor dining, yacht trips through the creek, water sports, rides on horse- drawn carriages and sight seeing tours onboard double-decker buses.