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Our most recommended Ras al-Khaimah Desert safaris

Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

1. Dubai: Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, and Buffet Dinner

Explore the desert on this SUV tour from Dubai. Cruise up, down and through desert dunes in Land Cruiser. Drive an ATV over sand dunes before enjoying live entertainment and dinner at a Bedouin camp. Begin by exploring the desert and get a glimpse of the harshness and intensity of the desert sands. Later on, try dune bashing in a 4x4 Land Cruiser (which is fully equipped with all necessary safety features) and sandboarding on the silky red-sand dunes. Next up and if you've chosen that option, is the quad bike experience.You will receive a short briefing of safety instructions before enjoying the thrill of riding an ATV over the vast sands. Finally, relax in a traditional Bedouin-style camp, where you can indulge in activities like camel riding and henna painting. Enjoy being entertained by belly and folk dancers while eating a delicious barbecue dinner.

From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

2. From UAE: Musandam Khasab Dolphin Watching Trip with Lunch

Spend the day on the water in a traditional Omani dhow boat. Admire the dramatic rock formations and search the crystal-clear waters for signs of dolphins playing in the surf. Easily accessible with hotel pickup from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, or Ras Al Khaimah, this full-day tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the Khor Ash Sham fjord.  After pick up from your hotel, you'll head to Khasab port to meet your guide at 9:30 AM. Begin with a briefing on the day's itinerary and set sail from the port on a traditional dhow boat. Admire the Khor Ash Sham fjord, famous for its beautiful clear waters, an abundance of sea life, and vibrant coral reefs. Sail past Nadifi and Qanah before making a stop in the waters off Telegraph Island in Khasab Bay at approximately 11:45 AM. Take some time for swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters. Then, enjoy some lunch on board before sailing onwards to Sibi Island. Stop offshore for more swimming and snorkeling, before making your way to the Island of Sham. Learn about the village from your guide before beginning the journey back to Khasab Port, where you will arrive at approximately 4:00 PM. Return hotel transfers are provided.

Ras Al Khaimah: Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

3. Ras Al Khaimah: Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

Escape the heat and hassle of Ras Al Khaimah’s urban center on an afternoon and evening desert safari by 4WD vehicle. Following a pick-up from your hotel, relax in the air-conditioned off-road vehicle. Head to the desert dunes that surround the city, and admire views of the barren yet enchanting landscape on the way. Stop at a traditional camel farm to see herds of the magnificent hump-backed herbivores. Learn about the different types of camels commonly seen in the desert around Ras Al Khaimah. Continue across the desert plains in your 4WD vehicle, and arrive at a campsite where Arabic coffee and dates are offered as a welcome. Climb on the back of a camel for an optional guided tour around the encampment. Get a henna tattoo design on your hands or feet. Watch a traditional Tanourah folk dance, and feast on a delicious barbecue dinner. After dinner, smoke a shisha (Arabic water pipe) if you wish, and watch a live belly-dance performance. Relax under a canopy of twinkling stars, and enjoy an experience that could be straight out of “One Thousand and One Nights”!

Ras Al Khaimah: Half-Day Desert Safari with Dinner

4. Ras Al Khaimah: Half-Day Desert Safari with Dinner

A must for everyone who is visiting UAE. A memory to share with your family and friends back home, This is one safari you can’t do back home. We recommend it highly and it will be worth every penny spend! This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Ras Al Khaimah with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the interior part of Ras Al Khaimah Desert . The drive continues across the desert. We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite “The Dunes Camping & Safari RAK” where you have the opportunity to do a camel ride, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hand or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning to your hotel / home, watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight.

Suwaidi Pearls Farm Tour

5. Suwaidi Pearls Farm Tour

Enjoy an experience out at sea and discover the historical and cultural journey of the region’s pearling industry. Learn about the evolution of the Arabian pearl and its legacy. Get Picked up from Al Rams Marina “old fishermen village” by traditional Pearls divers Boat. Enjoy a tour of the mangroves and the surroundings. Arrive at the Pontoon floating Suwaidi Pearls Farm House. Be shown the history of the Arabian Pearls, listen to the 1000s years old adventurous stories of the lifestyle of the Arabian Pearls Divers and witness their diving tools and techniques. Go to the next division of the Pontoon to learn how oysters and Pearls are formed. Discover the science, knowledge, and innovation of cultured Pearls and learn the mystic secret of Pearls formation. Be entertained with a live Oysters opening demonstration, where there is only a 60% chance to discover the mystic Arabian Pearl. Find and take the mystic Arabian Pearl for a nominal fee of AED 450 + 5%. Be mesmerized with Arabian Pearls Traditional Traders box “BISH-TAKH-TAH”. See the various lustrous collections of the Arabian Pearls and the Traders tools and treasures. Enjoy an optional snacks or lunch. Take your time strolling around the Farmhouse, look and choose accessories or Pearls and enjoy the natural environment. Suwaidi Pearls Farm practices environmentally friendly ECO systems to protect the marine environment. The facility is basic, simple, authentic, and powered by solar panels.

Evening Desert Dune Bashing by 4*4 Vehicle

6. Evening Desert Dune Bashing by 4*4 Vehicle

Scintillating Dune Bashing with BBQ Dinner at the only authentic (Bedouin Oasis) camp in Ras al Khaimah.

Khasab: Musandam Zipline over Water Experience

7. Khasab: Musandam Zipline over Water Experience

Fly among the scenic Musandam landscapes on an outrageous zipline ride in Khasab. Take in views of mountains, fjords, and perhaps even local marine life. Stay safe with top-notch gear and experience the record-breaking longest zipline over water in the world. Arrive at Oman Adventure Center and be welcomed by the staff. After a short safety introduction, be transferred to the launch platform of the Guinness World Record longest zipline over water. Travel among scenic views of Khasab and listen to some brief and interesting facts about the region. Reach the platform to be fully harnessed and equipped with a helmet and safety goggles. Feel the thrill of flying and seize the possibility to spot sea turtles or dolphins. Arrive at the landing platform right next to Oman Adventure Center after an exhilarating ride.

Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch

8. Musandam Khasab Full-Day Cruise with Transfers & Lunch

Your day begins at 06:30 with a pick-up at your hotel and transfer to Musandam Khasab, Oman. On the drive you’ll travel via Ras Al Khaimah and cross the border into Oman. At 10:00 you’ll depart on a full-day cruise to the spectacular fjords of Musandam. Midway during the cruise, the dhow will anchor at Telegraph Island, where you’ll be able to swim and snorkel in the pleasant, clear waters, among the friendly and colorful fish. There’s a possibility that you’ll see dolphins during the cruise. On board the dhow you’ll enjoy a tasty Oriental buffet lunch with refreshments, including soft drinks and fruits, also available. After lunch you’ll have more time for swimming, snorkeling, or relaxing and admiring the amazing landscapes. At 16:00 you’ll head back to the harbor and afterwards will be transferred back to your hotel.

Dubai: Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

9. Dubai: Private Desert Day Tour and Wadi Shawka Pool Visit

Explore the best-kept treasures of Arabia on this mountain safari experience. Get a glimpse of desert life and agricultural life with rock formations deep in the desert such as fossil and camel rocks. Continue your adventure with sandboarding and an exciting dune bashing experience. Enjoy an exhilarating adventure to the deep trenches and waters of Wadi, the region’s natural water pools. Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah is neighbored by the Hajar Mountains and the valley consists of rocky terrain, farmland, water pools, wildlife, and plenty of parking and camping spots. Wadi Shawka is a perfect place for family picnics and get-togethers in nature. Swim back through it or turn back a little bit and climb a small hill to bypass it.

From Dubai: Fujairah East Coast Tour

10. From Dubai: Fujairah East Coast Tour

Explore the northern Emirates of the UAE on this sightseeing tour from Dubai, and visit Dibba, Kalba, and Sharjah. Visit the Fujairah Museum and Fujairah Heritage Village, as well as Fujairah Fort perched high on a hill. Once the center of Fujairah life, the former sentry has housed a prison and has withstood attack from British naval forces and occupation by fearsome Wahabbists. Today, the historic landmark has opened its gates to the public to provide an insight into the pivotal role it once played. Continue to the oldest mosque in the UAE, dating back to the 15th century. The mosque was once known as the Ottoman Mosque, but its name comes from the person who constructed it rather that the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy amazing views from the mountain road as you travel through the Hajar Mountain range, and more, before heading back to Dubai.

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What people are saying about Ras al-Khaimah

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 1,841 reviews

The experience was amazing! The dunes ride, the pictures, the event, music, and food were great! It’s a good value for the amount paid.

ammar is a great driver, nice trip, very positive and funny guy! I highly recommend to everyone! Number one!

Fahad was a great tour guide. Absolute experience was a delight! Highly recommend! Thanks Fahad and Ammar!

Amazing time with the best guide and driver in the dessert Abbas. Would recommend 10/10

Great experience with ammar tours I recommend it to all