Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah, abbreviated to RAK, is the northernmost city of the 7 emirates in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Ras Al Khaimah is famous for its unique experiences, like pearl farming, and the authentic pearl village.
- Country - United Arab Emirates
- Seat - Ras Al Khaimah
- Total area - 2,454.46 km2
- Per capita - US $30,700
- Population - 400,000
- GDP Total - US $14.4 billion
- Government Type - Islamic absolute monarchy in a federation
- Ruler - Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
- Crown Prince - Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi
- Average temperature - 12 to 25 °C in winters
- Average temperature - 29 to 43 °C in summers
Ras Al Khaimah's climate is hot and arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The humidity is high in summer, where rain and thunderstorms rarely occur.
Ras al Khaimah shares boundaries with the following cities
- Sharjah
- Umm Al Quwain
- Fujairah
It also shares its border with the Sultanate. Ras Al Khaimah stretches along the shores of the Arabian Gulf. It is located next to the Strait of Hormuz. It is separated by a creek from Al Nakheel on the east side and the town of Ras Al Khaimah on the west side.
Ras Al Khaimah has good access to all other areas through public transport services, taxis, marine and flight services.
- Air Transport - Ras Al Khaimah Airport is the primary airport for air travel.
- Road Transport – There are city buses at regular intervals for travelling within the emirate. To travel to another emirate, there are intercity buses.
- There are taxis, e-bikes and e-scooters that can be booked through apps.
The list of famous landmarks in Ras Al Khaimah includes:
- Sheba's Palace – The palace dates back to the 13th to 16th centuries AD and it is a ruin from medieval times
- Al Falayah Fort – It was the previous summer house of the Al Qasimi family.
- Al Jazirah Al Hamra - It shows the ancient architecture of a 20th-century pearl port.
- Bu Shaqq tower – It is an ancient mud brick watch tower
- The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah – It has exhibits on natural history, crafts of previous centuries, and archaeology.
- Dhayah Fort – It is the highest hilltop fort in the UAE. It is the last outpost of resistance in 1819 to the British.
Total number of schools – 107 (There are 34 private schools and 73 public schools)
For higher studies, many colleges include
- RAK Medical and Health Sciences University
- The University of Ras Al Khaimah
- The Higher Colleges of Technology
- University of Stirling
The following is a list of the top areas in Ras Al Khaimah
- Khatt
- Masafi
- Al Hamra Village
- Al Jazirah Al Hamra
- Rams
- Khor Khwair
- Digdaga
- Al Marjan Island
- Dafan Al Nakheel
- Mina Al Arab
Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing a boost in its real estate sector with areas like Al Marjan Island, Mina Al Arab, and Al Hamra Village leading the way. The real estate sector saw a 118% growth in 2024, which reached AED 15.08 billion in transactions. Property prices are expected to see a 21% jump in the next 1-year period.
With property values increasing and sturdy rental yields, investors are finding RAK to be an increasingly attractive area. The 2024 outpouring in the RAK real estate market is a testament to the emirate’s growing economic strength. Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai is just 1 hour, which increases the area’s appeal. With investor-friendly policies, it will remain a major player in the UAE’s real estate sector in the coming years.
Upcoming new luxury residential projects, such as BNW La Perla on Al Marjan Island, which is an architectural masterpiece by BNW Developments, are a top choice for investment. It has 226 ultra-luxury housing units on offer, where the price starts from at AED 2.3 M. Foreign citizens can easily become eligible for Golden Visa when they invest in this upcoming luxury property.
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), with the blend of adventure and luxury, offers a promising future for buyers who seek high returns. If you are an investor looking for high ROI in the future or a homebuyer who wishes to live in a luxury house, Ras Al Khaimah has something to offer to meet the needs of everyone.
