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Ras al-Khaimah Outdoor activities

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Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

1. Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

Explore the desert on this SUV tour from Dubai. Cruise up, down and through desert dunes in Land Cruiser. Drive an ATV over sand dunes before enjoying live entertainment and dinner at a Bedouin camp. Begin by exploring the desert and get a glimpse of the harshness and intensity of the desert sands. Later on, try dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser (which is fully equipped with all necessary safety features) and sandboarding on the silky red-sand dunes. Next up and if you've chosen that option, is the quad bike experience.You will receive a short briefing of safety instructions before enjoying the thrill of riding an ATV over the vast sands. Finally, relax in a traditional Bedouin-style camp, where you can indulge in activities like camel riding and henna painting. Enjoy being entertained by belly and folk dancers while eating a delicious barbecue dinner.

Ras Al Khaimah: Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

2. Ras Al Khaimah: Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

Escape the heat and hassle of Ras Al Khaimah’s urban center on an afternoon and evening desert safari by 4WD vehicle. Following a pick-up from your hotel, relax in the air-conditioned off-road vehicle. Head to the desert dunes that surround the city, and admire views of the barren yet enchanting landscape on the way. Stop at a traditional camel farm to see herds of the magnificent hump-backed herbivores. Learn about the different types of camels commonly seen in the desert around Ras Al Khaimah. Continue across the desert plains in your 4WD vehicle, and arrive at a campsite where Arabic coffee and dates are offered as a welcome. Climb on the back of a camel for an optional guided tour around the encampment. Get a henna tattoo design on your hands or feet. Watch a traditional Tanourah folk dance, and feast on a delicious barbecue dinner. After dinner, smoke a shisha (Arabic water pipe) if you wish, and watch a live belly-dance performance. Relax under a canopy of twinkling stars, and enjoy an experience that could be straight out of “One Thousand and One Nights”!

Ras al Khaimah: Jais Adventure Park Zipline Ticket

3. Ras al Khaimah: Jais Adventure Park Zipline Ticket

Jais Flight is the World’s Longest Zipline, with a 2.83km span of zipwire and equivalent to 28 soccer pitches. This bucket-list experience will take you for a ride you won’t forget. Starting at the highest point of the UAE (1,680 m above sea level) and after flying above the magnificent Jebel Jais mountains in Ras al Khaimah at an average speed of 160kph, you will land on our top-of-the-line suspended platform. Oh yeah, you will be floating in the air. Trust us! This will be the closest sensation to flying like a falcon. Visit the Jais Flight and experience this rush of adrenaline. We won’t blame you if your heart skips a beat before pushing off!

Ras Al Khaimah: Half-Day Desert Safari with Dinner

4. Ras Al Khaimah: Half-Day Desert Safari with Dinner

A must for everyone who is visiting UAE. A memory to share with your family and friends back home, This is one safari you can’t do back home. We recommend it highly and it will be worth every penny spend! This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Ras Al Khaimah with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the interior part of Ras Al Khaimah Desert . The drive continues across the desert. We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite “The Dunes Camping & Safari RAK” where you have the opportunity to do a camel ride, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hand or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning to your hotel / home, watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight.

Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch

5. Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch

Your day begins at 06:30 with a pick-up at your hotel and transfer to Musandam Khasab, Oman. On the drive you’ll travel via Ras Al Khaimah and cross the border into Oman. At 10:00 you’ll depart on a full-day cruise to the spectacular fjords of Musandam. Midway during the cruise, the dhow will anchor at Telegraph Island, where you’ll be able to swim and snorkel in the pleasant, clear waters, among the friendly and colorful fish. There’s a possibility that you’ll see dolphins during the cruise. On board the dhow you’ll enjoy a tasty Oriental buffet lunch with refreshments, including soft drinks and fruits, also available. After lunch you’ll have more time for swimming, snorkeling, or relaxing and admiring the amazing landscapes. At 16:00 you’ll head back to the harbor and afterwards will be transferred back to your hotel.

From Ras al Khaimah: Musandam Khasab day trip with transfer

6. From Ras al Khaimah: Musandam Khasab day trip with transfer

Khasab is the capital of Musandam and it’s popular for fjords, coral reefs, coloured fishes and Dolphin. The sea here is famous for its rich treasure of seafood and also for its beautiful crystal clear water that provides an ideal place for snorkeling and diving. Going on a Dhow Cruise is a fantastic way to see the spectacular fjords and the surrounding scenery. Our Dhow Cruise takes you to the Khor Sham fjord where the natural communities of dolphins are welcoming you to the silence of sea and we do have two anchoring for snorkel and swimming near to the historical Telegraph Island also known as Jazrat al Maqlab and the Seebi Island. Swim and snorkel among the colorful sea life and underwater life in the Telegraph and the Seebi are one of the best ways to make yourself happy in the present is to recall happy times from the past. The experience of witnessing the paradise of big marine life finning along the edge of a reef wall tends not limited during your Full Day Khasab Cruise with us. The guests will be offered safety jackets, snorkeling kit and towels as a part of the tour and indeed you will have mouthwatering buffet lunch on a dhow.

Desert Drive & Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

7. Desert Drive & Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

Explore the best-kept treasures of Arabia on this mountain safari experience. Get a glimpse of desert life and agricultural life with rock formations deep in the desert such as fossil and camel rocks. Continue your adventure with sandboarding and an exciting dune bashing experience. Enjoy an exhilarating adventure to the deep trenches and waters of Wadi, the region’s natural water pools. Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah is neighbored by the Hajar Mountains and the valley consists of rocky terrain, farmland, water pools, wildlife, and plenty of parking and camping spots. Wadi Shawka is a perfect place for family picnics and get-togethers in nature. Swim back through it or turn back a little bit and climb a small hill to bypass it.

Ras Al Khaimah: Overnight Premium Chalet Camping

8. Ras Al Khaimah: Overnight Premium Chalet Camping

Treasure the night at Bedouin Oasis Camp and experience a 5-star chalet made of natural and traditional materials. Venture deep into the desert and savor each moment underneath the starlit Arabian sky. Partake in activities, eat delicious food, and warm yourself by the fire. Arrive to feast on a BBQ dinner and witness the desert sunset or book an authentic desert camel trek. Feel the night fall and experience the magic of the Bedouin night beginning. Gather by a bonfire, and breathe in the tranquility. Wake to the beautiful sounds of the desert birds and watch the magnificent sunrise. Eat a light breakfast and take a shower in the environmentally-friendly and private amenities.

Dubai Sunrise Desert Camel Trek with Breakfast

9. Dubai Sunrise Desert Camel Trek with Breakfast

We will drive you to the edge of the desert for the most mesmerizing view of the sunrise you have ever witnessed. Enjoy tranquil moments with your partners on the camel back admiring the serenity of the desert for approximately 30-40 minutes. Arrive at a location in midst of the dunes, where traditional Arabian low-seating breakfast will be served before heading back to Dubai. Return with the memories of the Arabian Desert and the 4WD jeep will drop you back in your hotel or place of stay.

Khasab: Musandam Overnight Dhow Cruise

10. Khasab: Musandam Overnight Dhow Cruise

After being collected from your accommodation in Khasab, you will make your way to meet your "dhow" for a full-day cruise. From here you will cruise to the Khourshem Fjords, where beautiful, calm, waters surrounded by fabulous mountains and white sandy beaches can be found. You will have the opportunity to explore small fishing villages, as well as the famous Telegraph Island and Seebi Island. You can enjoy watching dolphins swimming alongside the dhow during the journey, and you will stop for swimming and snorkeling in the clear, enticing water. Soft drinks, water, juices, fruits, tea/coffee, lunch, a BBQ dinner and breakfast will all be served on board. Enjoy an amazing traditional Omani dhow cruise, where you can spend the night sleeping on a traditional Omani dhow. The dhows are fully laid out with comfortable cushions and carpets, and mattresses and blankets will also be provided. After disembarking the dhow the following day, you will be safely returned to your Khasab accommodation.

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What people are saying about Ras al-Khaimah

The experience was amazing! The dunes ride, the pictures, the event, music, and food were great! It’s a good value for the amount paid.

ammar is a great driver, nice trip, very positive and funny guy! I highly recommend to everyone! Number one!

Fahad was a great tour guide. Absolute experience was a delight! Highly recommend! Thanks Fahad and Ammar!

Amazing time with the best guide and driver in the dessert Abbas. Would recommend 10/10

Great experience with ammar tours I recommend it to all