Ras Al Khaimah Desert Safari

Arabiers Travel Tips

With beautiful landscapes and attractions the best thing visitors can do minimize their environmental impact when visiting RAK. Some of the ways to reduce your travel footprint is though finding sustainable accommodation, eco-friendly tours, supporting local businesses and being mindful when doing activities.

Some of the most eco-friendly hotels you can find are on the Al Marjan island. This island is man-made and offers visitors a wonderful beach getaway. As water resources are limited, it would be great to reduce water consumption by turning off the tap when not in use and switching off the lights and AC before leaving the room.

You can buy from local markets and craft shops to not only reduce the carbon footprint of imported goods but also support small business while on vacation. Another point to keep in mind is to minimized the use of plastic and avoid littering especially on desert tours as the ecosystem is very fragile. It is greatly beneficial to follow your tour guides directions to prevent damaging the flora and fauna.

Cultural and Historical Insights

As the capital of the Emirates of Ras Al Khaimah, it is one of the most populous cities in UAE with a rich history and amazing attractions. Historically known as Julfar, the Ras Al Khaimah city or RAK has many historical sites worth visiting.

Some of these attractions are UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the village of Al Jazeera Al Hamra, a thousand year old architectural marvel and the Dhayah Fort, which is an ancient castle like structure on a hilltop dating back to the Bronze Age.

RAK has an outstanding landscape, which allows tourists the chance to dive into plenty of activities such as climbing the Jebel Jais mountain range, going on desert safaris across the dunes or unwinding at the flamingo beach.

There are also so many activities for tourists to immerse in the rich culture like festivals and events celebrating Bedouin culture, pottery, textile crafts and pearl jewelry making unique to the Ras Al Khaimah region. Travelers can also try classic Emirati cuisine like khameer and chebab.