Top 10 things to do in Ras Al Khaimah
A countdown of the ten essential RAK experiences — mountains, beaches, entertainment, dining and culture — with opening dates and how to plan them.
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.
Wynn Al Marjan Island
$3.9bn resort opening in 2027: gaming, theatres, restaurants and a Punchdrunk immersive production.
Al Marjan Island beaches
Four man-made islands with beach clubs, hotels and the Corniche — RAK's beach tourism core.
Dhayah Fort & National Museum
17th-century hilltop fort and the museum tracing RAK's archaeology, pearling and ruling-family history.
Rotana RAK Mangroves Waterfront Retreat
2026-opening mangroves retreat for kayaking, birdwatching and low-density waterfront stays.
Punchdrunk at Wynn
The UK immersive-theatre company's first regional show, staged in Wynn's Art Deco theatre.
Wadi Shah & mountain drives
Scenic wadis and mountain roads through the Hajar range, popular for hiking and off-road routes.
Mina Al Arab stays
Anantara and InterContinental waterfront resorts in a master-planned lagoon and beach district.
RAK Eats circuit
Hotel restaurants, local cafés and waterfront dining — our RAK Eats hub keeps a running list.
Beachfront all-inclusives
Rixos and Hilton properties offer all-inclusive beach packages, pools and family-friendly programming.
This ranking is built from verified openings, source-linked visitor data and RAKTDA's 2030 tourism plan. It favours experiences that are either open now or have a confirmed opening date. We update it when major attractions launch or timelines shift.
For where to stay while working through the list, see the Top Hotels in RAK guide. For food stops, see RAK Eats.