Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates
Where to stay in Ras al-Khaimah
Ras al-Khaimah is a city in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, home to about 116,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- KHS32 km · Khasab Airport
- Currency
- AEDUnited Arab Emirates dirham
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Plugs
- C, D, G · 220 V
- Emergency
- 112
- Language
- Arabic
Where to stay
Hotels in Ras al-Khaimah
9 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah | 2017 | 19.8 km |
| Action Hotel Ras Al Khaimah | 20.2 km | |
| Citymax Hotel Ras Al Khaimah | 19.8 km | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah | 2011 | 19.8 km |
| Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort | 19.5 km | |
| Mangrove Hotel | 22.6 km | |
| Mughal Suites | 19.4 km | |
| Ras Al Khaimah Hotel | 23.8 km | |
| Royal View Hotel | 20.6 km |
All 9 hotels in Ras al-Khaimah, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Ras al-Khaimah
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ras al-Khaimah are November to March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; March is the wettest, with about 35 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Public holidays in United Arab Emirates, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Ras al-Khaimah: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Khasab Airport (KHS), about 32 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 37 km) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 88 km) are also within reach.
KHS · Khasab Airport
RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
SHJ · Sharjah International Airport
Questions
Ras al-Khaimah: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ras al-Khaimah?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ras al-Khaimah are November to March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; March is the wettest, with about 35 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ras al-Khaimah?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Khasab Airport (KHS), about 32 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 37 km) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 88 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Ras al-Khaimah?
United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).
Nearby
Destinations near Ras al-Khaimah
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; public holidays from python-holidays (MIT); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.