Ranked
The essential RAK list
#1 · Mountain
Jebel Jais Via Ferrata
The UAE's highest peak offers the via ferrata, zip-line and hiking trails with temperatures 10°C cooler than the coast.
#2 · Integrated Resort
Wynn Al Marjan Island
$3.9bn resort opening in 2027: gaming, theatres, restaurants and a Punchdrunk immersive production.
#3 · Beach
Al Marjan Island beaches
Four man-made islands with beach clubs, hotels and the Corniche — RAK's beach tourism core.
#4 · History
Dhayah Fort & National Museum
17th-century hilltop fort and the museum tracing RAK's archaeology, pearling and ruling-family history.
#5 · Nature
Rotana RAK Mangroves Waterfront Retreat
2026-opening mangroves retreat for kayaking, birdwatching and low-density waterfront stays.
#6 · Theatre
Punchdrunk at Wynn
The UK immersive-theatre company's first regional show, staged in Wynn's Art Deco theatre.
#7 · Outdoor
Wadi Shah & mountain drives
Scenic wadis and mountain roads through the Hajar range, popular for hiking and off-road routes.
#8 · Resort
Mina Al Arab stays
Anantara and InterContinental waterfront resorts in a master-planned lagoon and beach district.
#9 · Dining
RAK Eats circuit
Hotel restaurants, local cafés and waterfront dining — our RAK Eats hub keeps a running list.
#10 · Wellness
Beachfront all-inclusives
Rixos and Hilton properties offer all-inclusive beach packages, pools and family-friendly programming.