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RAK Electric Bus: Free Rides on the Purple Route for a Month
The RAK electric bus has arrived on the RAKTA Purple Route, and Ras Al Khaimah residents get free rides for an entire month: no ticket, no fare, just go.
6 Jun 2026
Ras Al Khaimah Breaks Tourism Record with 1.35M Visitors
Ras Al Khaimah posted its strongest tourism year on record in 2025, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors — a 6% rise — while revenues jumped 12%. With the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort opening in 2027 and a target of 3.5 million visitors by 2030, the emirate's rise is far
15 May 2026
UAE Space Tourism: Astronaut Training Now Open in Dubai
Forget beach clubs and desert safaris. The UAE now offers real astronaut training open to civilians — from deep-dive zero-gravity simulations and desert geology missions to aerobatic flights and G-force drills, starting at day-camp prices.
5 May 2026
Uber Ras Al Khaimah: 24/7 Taxi & Limo App Now Live
Uber Ras Al Khaimah is officially live. RAKTA signed a deal with Uber on April 27, 2026, enabling 24/7 taxi and limousine bookings through the app with digital payments — making RAK the fourth UAE emirate on the platform.
3 May 2026
Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival Opens 2027 Submissions
The Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2027 open call is now live, inviting artists, photographers, sculptors, and filmmakers to submit work around the theme "Lost in Translation." The deadline to apply is June 5, 2026. The festival runs January 22 – February 14, 2027 in Al Jazeera Al
13 Apr 2026
Wadi Bih Hike: April 11 Group Trek in Dubai
The Wadi Bih hike on April 11 is shaping up as one of the last confirmed group treks of the UAE hiking season. ECC Adventures leads this 7.2 km beginner loop through the Hajar Mountains — passing abandoned villages, mountain views, and dog-friendly terrain.
30 Mar 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island: UAE's First Casino Reshapes Travel
Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah holds the UAE's first commercial gaming license and is targeting a March 2027 opening. With 1,530 rooms, 24 restaurants, and a 225,000 sq ft gaming floor, it's already reshaping international travel plans near Dubai.
29 Mar 2026
Dubai Staycation Deals: More Weekend Options Open Now
Dubai staycation deals are getting harder to ignore. Hotels are rolling out new packages with lower entry prices, longer stays, and added perks — including a standout 36-hour resort deal from AED 550 — giving UAE residents more weekend options than ever.
29 Mar 2026
BNW Broker Awards: Dubai Brokers Win RAK Residences
BNW Developments made history at its 2026 BNW Broker Awards by gifting top Dubai brokers branded residences in Ras Al Khaimah — a UAE first. Patriot Real Estate and Fourth Home Real Estate took home the properties, while other high performers received limited-edition Rolex
19 Mar 2026
20 Best Iftar Spots in the Northern Emirates 2026
As Ramadan approaches, evenings across the Northern Emirates take on a distinct rhythm — warm gatherings, shared meals, and meaningful moments around the iftar table. Away from city crowds, Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah offer a more relaxed setting
4 Mar 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island Joins Preferred Hotels Legend Collection
Wynn Al Marjan Island has officially joined the Legend Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts ahead of its spring 2027 launch — a $5.1 billion beachfront development in Ras Al Khaimah set to redefine integrated resort experiences across the Middle East.
24 Feb 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island Targets Early 2027 Opening
Construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is firmly on track for an early 2027 opening. The $5.1 billion resort's 70-storey tower topped out in Q4 2025, with interior works now underway ahead of the UAE's first integrated gaming resort launch.
15 Feb 2026
Beyond Developments Launches Dh25bn Evermore in RAK
Beyond Developments has launched Evermore, a Dh25 billion flagship masterplan on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Spanning over 7 million square feet, the mixed-use beachfront project is the developer's first destination outside Dubai, featuring residences, hospitality, and
13 Feb 2026
BDP Beach Ras Al Khaimah: Bar du Port Opens on Hayat Island
BDP Beach Ras Al Khaimah — Bar du Port's French Riviera-inspired beach club — opened on Hayat Island at Mina on 8 February 2026. Expect Mediterranean dining, a pool, beach loungers, and sunset socials. Reservations are open now.
3 Feb 2026
Valentine's Day at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah 2026
Valentine's Day at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah spans five curated experiences — a couples' spa ritual, a bespoke five-course dinner, Asian-inspired dining at Mekong, a sunset Beach House dinner, and an elegant afternoon tea — priced from AED 499 to AED 5,000 per couple.
27 Jan 2026
Top Things to Do in Ras Al Khaimah (2026 Guide)
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), just a couple of hours from Dubai, is a treasure trove of natural beauty, adventure, and culture. From Jebel Jais — home to the world's longest zipline — to flamingo-filled mangroves and a hauntingly intact ghost town, here's your complete 2026 guide to the
25 Jan 2026
Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2026 Guide
The Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2026 returns for its 14th edition, running 16 January to 8 February at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village — blending heritage, live music, a new art biennale, and immersive dining into one unmissable UAE cultural event.
10 Jan 2026
DoubleTree Marjan Island's Festive Season Is All Over Your Feed
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island is running a festive season from December 9 to January 6, packed with Christmas Eve dinner, an Islander's Brunch on Christmas Day, a record-breaking NYE countdown, and an Orthodox Christmas buffet finale.
14 Dec 2025
KARL LAGERFELD Residences Coming to Al Marjan Island
KARL LAGERFELD Residences, a $1.4 billion ultra-luxury beachfront development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, was announced in partnership with AARK Developers. The project delivers 663 sea-view homes plus villas, slated for completion in 2028.
13 Dec 2025
Habib Ghuloom Al Attar: Pioneer of Emirati Theatre
Habib Ghuloom Al Attar — born 1963 in Ras Al Khaimah — is the UAE's foremost theatre pioneer. As actor, director, playwright, and academic, he built Emirati theatre from community stages to international festivals and helped launch the country's film industry.
5 Dec 2025
7 Hidden Gems in UAE That Look Like a Travel Fantasy
The Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and the Museum of the Future are what most visitors picture when they think of the UAE. But beyond the towering skyline and sprawling malls, the Emirates hide natural and man-made wonders that are just as jaw-dropping — and far less crowded.
8 Jun 2025
Wynn Al Marjan Island Jobs: 2027 Recruitment Drive Is Live
Wynn Al Marjan Island has launched its careers portal, advertising over 100 roles across food and beverage, hotel operations, entertainment, gaming, and wellness ahead of its landmark 2027 opening in Ras Al Khaimah. Apply at wynnalmarjanisland.com/careers.
27 Apr 2025
Wynn Al Marjan Island Secures $2.4B Casino Resort
Wynn Resorts has closed a $2.4 billion construction loan for Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah — the UAE's first casino resort and the largest hospitality financing deal ever completed in the UAE. The seven-year delayed-draw facility involves major lenders including FAB
8 Feb 2025
Wynn Al Marjan Island: RAK's Fourth Major Gaming Market
Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort, opening in Q1 2027, could turn Ras Al Khaimah into the world's fourth major gaming market, says resort president Max Tappeiner. The $2 billion integrated resort is the first of its kind in the MENA region.
3 Nov 2024
Wynn Al Marjan Gets UAE's First Casino License
Wynn Al Marjan Island has received the UAE's first commercial gaming licence, making it the country's sole authorised casino operator. The $3.9 billion beachfront resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is set to open in Spring 2027 with 1,542 rooms and world-class
7 Oct 2024
Mira Coral Bay: RAK's New Luxury Waterfront Development
Mira Coral Bay is a landmark waterfront development in Al Mairid, Ras Al Khaimah, launched by Marjan and Mira Developments. The project will deliver 943 branded residences, two beach clubs, a yacht club, a 5-star spa hotel, a 250-key resort, and 10 restaurants alongside
16 Aug 2024
Wynn Al Marjan Island: First Look at UAE's First Casino
New construction images have been revealed for the Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort and Casino in Ras Al Khaimah, confirming it will be the UAE's first casino. The $5.1 billion resort is on track to open in early 2027, featuring 1,530 rooms, a theatre, and 22 restaurants.
1 Aug 2024
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort: Summer Escape in RAK
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah blends Arabian hospitality with French Sofitel style, offering summer rates from Dhs799, four beachfront pools, 292 rooms and villas, all-day dining, and a Clarins spa — all within an hour of Dubai.
29 Jul 2024
RAK Ruler Honors Educational Excellence Awards
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, honoured more than 60 institutions and individuals at the Ras Al Khaimah Award for Educational Excellence ceremony, reaffirming education as the cornerstone of the emirate's economic and societal
9 Jul 2024
RAK Ruler Leads UAE Delegation to SCO Summit in Astana
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, headed the UAE delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, representing UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the two-day gathering on
4 Jul 2024
Anantara Mina Al Arab: Luxury Escape in Ras Al Khaimah
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah delivers a Maldives-style escape on the UAE mainland — with overwater villas above protected mangroves, LEED Gold certification, and the World's Leading New Resort 2024 title. Rates start at Dh1,700 per night.
27 Jun 2024
UAE Hailstorm June 2024: Ice Falls Near Hatta in Summer
A UAE hailstorm in June 2024 brought ice to the desert in summer, with the National Centre of Meteorology confirming two separate hail events in a single week — including heavy thunderstorms and hail near Hatta on June 8.
9 Jun 2024
Raha Island Ras Al Khaimah: New Luxury Island
RAK Properties has unveiled Raha Island, a new luxury development within the Mina Al Arab master plan in Ras Al Khaimah. The project includes three confirmed five-star hotel brands, branded residences, marinas, a yacht club, wholefood markets, and over 2.5 km of public beach.
27 May 2024