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Events in Ras Al Khaimah

Confirmed, sourced dates for the major festivals, races and business forums across the emirate. We list only events we can verify against a real announcement -- months with nothing confirmed yet are left blank rather than padded. Confirm times and pricing with the organiser before you travel or book.

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5
Confirmed events
2
Seasonal programmes
Nov–Feb
Currently confirmed window
Free
To be listed
Jump to month November December January–February Ongoing
Beachfront on the Ras Al Khaimah coast at dusk Next confirmed event · 31 December New Year's Eve on Al Marjan Island The emirate's flagship display, which has set 14 consecutive Guinness World Records on past editions. Free public viewing from the island waterfront, with road closures from late afternoon. Free entry · Al Marjan Island · From 6:00 PM

November 2026

1 confirmed event The RAK Investment & Business Summit is the confirmed anchor; no other dated events verified yet for this month.
NOV
11–12
RAK Investment & Business Summit (RAKIS)
Sector briefings and networking for inbound investors, run at the RAK Exhibition Center.
Business Invest
Not published

December 2026

2 confirmed events UAE National Day and the Al Marjan Island fireworks are both date-certain. The Awafi Festival typically runs in this window too, but no exact 2026 dates have been published yet -- see Ongoing below.
DEC
02
UAE National Day
Parades, fireworks and heritage programming across the emirate, marking the anniversary of the Union.
National Free
Free
Emirate-wide
DEC
31
New Year's Eve fireworks and drone show
The emirate's flagship display, which has set 14 consecutive Guinness World Records on past editions. Free public viewing from the Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra waterfront.
Flagship Free
Free
Al Marjan Island

January – February 2027

2 confirmed events The Half Marathon runs on 30 January and the RAK Art Festival opens on 22 January, running on until 14 February, which closes the confirmed window.
JAN
22
RAK Art Festival 2027 — "Civilisations"
Runs through 14 February at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village.
Culture
Not published
Al Jazeera Al Hamra
JAN
30
Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
On the fast, flat Al Marjan Island course. Registration was not yet open when we last checked, and the organiser has not published the 2027 distances or entry fees.
Sport Flagship
Not published — check rakhalfmarathon.com
Al Marjan Island

Running all season

No fixed date
Jebel Jais adventure programming
Jais Flight zipline, the Jais Sledder and Via Ferrata operate through the cooler months; exact seasonal open/close dates vary by year and are set by the operator.
Seasonal (cooler months)
Jebel Jais
Awafi Festival
Annual heritage festival in the desert near Awafi/Digdaga -- traditional sports, camel shows and a heritage village. Typically runs mid-December to early January; exact 2026/27 dates not yet published.
PROVISIONAL — mid-Dec to early Jan
Awafi / Digdaga

RAK events: frequently asked

When is the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon?

Saturday 30 January 2027, on the Al Marjan Island course, per the organiser. Registration had not opened when we last checked, and the distances and entry fees for the 2027 edition have not been published yet.

Is there a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Ras Al Khaimah?

Yes. Al Marjan Island stages the emirate's flagship display, which has set 14 consecutive Guinness World Records on past editions. Viewing is free from the public waterfront.

What is the Awafi Festival and when is it?

A heritage festival held in the desert near Awafi/Digdaga, with traditional sports, camel and horse events, crafts and Emirati food. It typically runs mid-December to early January, but exact dates for this year have not yet been published -- check back as they are announced.

What is the RAK Art Festival?

The 2027 edition, "Civilisations," runs 22 January to 14 February at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village.