The UAE · TOURS IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
The 15 best tours in Ras Al Khaimah you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
You’ll spend six hours moving from hotel pickup to camel farm, dune drive, sunset stop, and a desert camp with camel rides, henna, sand boarding, BBQ, shisha, and live tannora and belly dancing. English-speaking drivers such as Imram, Ismail, and Suhil have earned praise, but pickup times and included activities can vary.
“Really good Local boy Naseer drove us well and helped a lot”
Spend four hours in Ras Al Khaimah on a lively desert safari with 45 minutes of 4x4 dune bashing, a short camel ride, sandboarding, sunset views, henna, snacks, and a BBQ buffet at an authentic Bedouin Oasis. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Ras Al Khaimah are included. Drivers speak Arabic and English.
“Great trip - the driver was very nice, talkative and a good driver indeed. :) The buggies were fun - even for our kid (3 years). The atmosphere in the camp was great, all activities were properly prepared and fun, and the food was amazing! All staff were really caring - 5 stars to everyone and a big thank you!!!”
At DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Adventure Sports takes you by motorboat into the Gulf, fits you with a life jacket and harness, then lifts one to three people above Ras Al Khaimah for about 15 minutes. Captains including Saeed, Arun, and Amuthan are praised for calm instruction and safe handling. Bring towels and swimwear.
“Amazing experience. Amazing and supportive staff with amuthan, Mustafa, Islam. All made our experience excellent. 100% recommend and will do it again.”
Spend five to six hours in the Ras Al Khaimah desert with hotel pickup, a 30-minute 4WD dune bash, camel riding, sandboarding, Arabic coffee, dates, henna, buffet barbecue, and evening shows. Quad bikes cost extra. The shared tour allows up to 15 people and suits families, couples, and first-time desert visitors.
“We went to the Bedoudin oasis camp safari tour while on our holiday to Ras Al Khaimah. It was a fantastic evening with very friendly staff and plenty of different activities to do. Racing through the sand dunes in a jeep was great fun followed up by a camel ride at the camp. We then tried a bit of the sand boarding and purchased some traditional headwear. The BBQ food was fantastic and the live shows of belly dancing, traditional dancing and finished with the magical fire show! All in all this trip is great value for money and I would highly recommend doing it.”
Take a traditional boat from Al Rams Marina to Suwaidi Pearls, where guides such as Taqi, Obaid, Bilal, and Othman explain UAE pearling, show old tools, and open a live oyster. You’ll see mangroves, enjoy Arabic coffee and dates, and may buy a pearl for AED 450 plus 5%.
“The perfect trip into the heritage of the UAE! Pearls, pearls, pearls.. the story of pearling all through the “pearls of wisdom” of our young Emirati guide, Othman Alblooshi. His keen knowledge of pearl diving (and farming) alongside his excellent explanatory skills and great personality brought life to this 7000 year-old profession through engaging storytelling and interactive explanations. Nobody wants to miss this hidden gem—I promise.”
At Jais Adventure Park, you’ll ride 2.83 kilometers from 1,680 meters above sea level, reaching an average of 160 kph above the Jebel Jais mountains. The one-hour experience includes equipment, a safety briefing, free parking, and a shuttle to the Welcome Center. Camera rental is available for an extra charge.
“O local é lindo, vale o deslocamento de outros Emirados até ele, nós fomos de Dubai, passamos a tarde e meu filho e marido fizeram a tirolesa e amaram, a equipe e toda segurança em materiais e demais ítens. Eu fiquei no restaurante local, comida boa, atendimento e infraestrutura ótimos. Amamos e recomendamos! Nossa próxima ida faremos atividade que estava fechada no dia. Muito obrigada pela nossa aventura pessoal! Pedro, Leila e Germano”
Spend an afternoon crossing the Ras Al Khaimah desert by 4WD, with photo stops, sunset views, sand boarding, a short camel ride, henna, shisha, and a barbecue dinner at The Dunes Camping & Safari RAK. Drivers such as Rashid have earned strong praise, though the dune drive can vary with the guide.
“Second time we’ve taken guests on this activity, and we’ve been impressed both times.”
You’ll ride from your Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman hotel into the desert for dune bashing, sandboarding, Camel Rock, and Fossil Rock, then continue to Wadi Shawka’s natural pools. English-speaking guides such as Mustafa, Jaafar, and Nofar have earned strong praise for explaining local life and adapting the trip to your group. Water levels can change sharply with the weather.
“Nice tour but the Wadi Shakwa pool was quite unspectacular in our opinion.”
Fly 5km across Jebel Jais on six ziplines, reaching about 60kph and crossing the UAE’s highest sky bridge. Small groups, careful safety checks, and guides such as Richi, Mauritz, and Moris keep the hour moving. Bring closed shoes, arrive 30 minutes early, and arrange camera rental on site if you want the flight recorded.
“It was exciting adventure, thanks Richi and Mauritz for your professional assistance, highest standards, literally. 🤗”
Meet the adventure team at a Bedouin Oasis, learn the quad bike controls, then follow your English-speaking guide into Ras Al Khaimah’s red dunes. The base ride lasts 30 minutes, with longer options available. Add camel riding, sandboarding, dune bashing, or an evening barbecue with traditional entertainment.
“We liked that we were the only ones in our group. We only did quad biking and got taken back to our hotel as soon as we finished. The 30 mins biking was fun with lovely scenery.”
Travel from Ras Al Khaimah to Khasab by air-conditioned vehicle, then spend five to six hours aboard a traditional wooden dhow in Khor Sham fjord. You’ll have two swimming and snorkeling stops near Telegraph Island and Seebi Island, with dolphins often seen near the fjord entrance. Lunch, drinks, towels, and equipment are included.
“This was a relaxing trip in stunning scenery and the highlight was seeing the dolphins. The buffet lunch was poor.”
Leave Dubai around 4 to 4:30 AM for Lahbab Desert in a private air-conditioned 4x4. Watch sunrise from the red dunes, ride a camel for 30 to 40 minutes, enjoy a short dune drive, and eat a low-seating Arabian breakfast. English-speaking guides lead the small group, limited to nine people.
“Tijdens mijn verblijf in Dubai boekte ik deze activiteit. De communicatie vooraf verliep wat traag; het duurde even voordat ik de bevestiging kreeg over de ophaaltijd. Uiteindelijk werd ik wel ruim op tijd opgehaald door een vriendelijke chauffeur die mij naar de woestijn bracht. Onderweg hoorde ik dat ik de enige deelnemer was die ochtend. Dat gaf de ervaring een andere, wat aparte sfeer. Aangekomen in de woestijn stond een kameel met begeleider klaar. Je kunt je voorstellen dat het anders aanvoelt om daar alleen te staan in plaats van met een kleine groep. De wandeling met de kameel is vrij kort. Eerlijk gezegd miste ik een beetje het échte…”
Leave your Ras Al Khaimah hotel early for a small-group 4WD safari across the Arabian Desert. The four-hour outing includes 45 minutes of dune bashing, a camel farm visit with feeding and a short ride, Arabic coffee, tea, dates, drinks, and a stop at a date farm. Sandboarding and paid rides cost extra.
“J’ai préféré l’étape arrivée dans le dessert 4x4 et pause de 15min.. sinon pas de visite de la ferme datte et court break de 5min à la ferme de dromadaires. Excursion trop courte 2h30 au lieu des 4h mentionnée”
At Al Jazirah Aviation Club, you’ll join an experienced Arabic- or English-speaking pilot for a private microlight flight over Ras Al Khaimah. After a safety briefing, you may take the controls while viewing golden desert and coastline from above. Bring ID and sunglasses, and confirm the meeting point before setting out.
“The flight was exciting and great view. Pilot nice and friendly! Meeting point complete wrong!”
Explore old and new Khasab in four hours with a private English-speaking guide. Visit the 16th-century fort, local artifact museum, souqs, old Tawi village, and Wadi Qadah’s ancient rock art. Pickup is available from Khasab hotels, the airport, or the port gates.
Pick a dune, a deck or a viewing floor.
