Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) (Arabic: رَأْس ٱلْخَيْمَة, historically Julfar) is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is the sixth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ajman. The city is divided by a creek into two parts: old town in the west and Al Nakheel in the east.
Ras Al Khaimah
رَأْس ٱلْخَيْمَة | |
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| Ras Al Khaimah | |
Clockwise from top: Mangroves are seen from Al Qawasim corniche flagpole, Ras Al Khaimah creek, Rotana resort in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah fort museum, Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Ras Al Khaimah | |
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Ras Al Khaimah Location of RAK City within UAE Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah (Persian Gulf) | |
| Coordinates: 25°46′N 55°57′E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Sheikh | Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 373 km2 (144 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 191,753 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Metro | US$ 14.3 billion (2023) |
| • Per capita | US$ 30,700 (2023) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
| Website | RAK.ae |
Ras Al Khaimah is an EarthCheck certified destination.
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