Ras Al Khaimah holidays

The northernmost Emirate of the UAE is also its most picturesque. Surrounded by sea, desert and mountains this land boasts a plethora of white beaches, blue sea, lush green plains, a series of creeks and lagoons, thermal springs, rugged mountains and red dunes.

Ras Al Khaimah's relatively undiscovered beaches are sublime stretches of sun-kissed sands bordering the lovely warm waters of the Arabian Gulf. The private beaches belonging to the resort hotels are particularly hard to beat and many boast natural lagoons where all manner of watersports can be enjoyed from parasailing to banana boat rides and jet skiing, along with snorkelling and diving.

Local museums and forts provide visitors with a glimpse of the Emirate's cultural life, history and heritage, which is rooted...