Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the sixth-largest city in UAE. Its name in English means “the tent point,” reputedly after a large tent erected as an aid to navigation by an early chief. The city, a port from ancient times, developed into a modern port only in the 20th century. It has a land area of 2,486 km2 and a coast line of 64 km. Ras al-Khaimah joined the UAE in 1972.
A creek divides the city into two parts: old town in the west and Al Nakheel in the east. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has been the site of continuous human habitation for 7,000 years.
Ras Al Khaimah Economy
Ras al-Khaimah emirate is among the principal producers of the country’s crops. The crops include cabbages, onions, tomatoes, dates, tobacco, and fruits, especially bananas and citrus fruits. Thg3ese produces are grown along the coast around Ras al-Khaimah city for local consumption and for export to other states of the federation, mainly Dubai. The emirate has received aid from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as well as from its sister states Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Industries in Ras al-Khaimah include the production of ceramics, pharmaceuticals, cement, lime, and a variety of construction materials. RAK Ceramics, a global ceramics manufacturer, headquartered in the city, produces 123 million square meters of tiles and 5 million pieces of sanitary ware annually. It employs 12,000 employees and its turnover is estimated at $1 billion a year.
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries is a pharmaceutical manufacturer operating in the MENA region and headquartered in the city of Ras Al Khaimah.[31] The company, also known under the name of Julphar, employs 5,000 people and distributes its products to 50 countries.
Ras al-Khaimah Education
Other than Arabic government-funded schools, the city has Ras Al Khaimah Academy and Wellspring School, and other Indian schools. It also has Higher Colleges of Technology campus, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Al-Ittiḥād University and many other colleges.
Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah Jebel Jais is a towering mountain featuring sweeping views, camping, wadis & a popular 2.8km-long zip line. It is one of the important tourist attractions in the UAE.The height of the mountain is 1,934 m above sea level. Temperatures at the mountain are around ten degrees cooler than sea level. You get a fantastic view of the city from Jebel Jais.
Jebel Jais
The summit is accessible by hiking, a short distance after Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi’s palace, which is situated near the UAE’s highest point.
Jebel Jais ZipLine 2,832 m long, is the world’s longest zip line. It was opened on the mountain in February 2018. The users can travel at speeds of up to 150 km/h.
Ski Dubai, the indoor ski centre is located inside the Mall of the Emirates. It has a floor area of 4,500 sq m. The ski centre provides all necessary equipment and clothing to guests, so you don’t need to worry about bringing all of your winter gear to Dubai. There are five ski runs, the longest being over 1,300ft with some 6000 tons of ice. There is also a zone for freestyle snowboarding and an area for snowball fights and tobogganing. There is a cafe at the ski centre where you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Penguins Show
There are four shows of Penguin March every day at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm. It is good to watch at least one show. You can get up close and personal with these incredible creatures to discover more about how the species survive in some of the coldest conditions on Earth.
Ski school
Ski School
There is a Ski School at the centre. The lessons are available for all skill levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced). The objective of the school is to get you to master the slopes quickly.
The ski centre offers several packages to suit your requirements. The slope packages will enable you to enjoy the slopes. To enjoy the slope package you should select one of the Ski Dubai Experience Packages that offer Slope access and you must have the minimum skills of intermediate level 2 to access our slopes.
School package
Snow Park Packages
Snow Park Packages allow engaging in snow sports. With the Penguin package, you can enjoy the penguins in the park. School packages provide for school excursions. The corporate package allows businesses to hold corporate events in the park. The attractions available are the giant zorbing ball, ice cave, Mountain Thriller ride and more. When you hit the slopes you will discover why this snow-filler attraction is one of Dubai’s must-visit destinations.
Corporate package
Ski Dubai is open every day. From Sunday to Wednesday, it is opened from 10 am to 11 pm. On Thursday, it is open from 10 am to midnight. Friday and Saturday, the hours are 9 am to 11 pm. You would spend 2 to 3 hours in Ski Dubai.
Burj Park by Emaar is a 5km (3.1m) stretch of land through Downtown Dubai, located in the middle of Burj Lake. This is a suitable place for a picnic. It was designed for a high-end range of corporate events and exhibitions including banquets, weddings, concerts and product launches.The events include such as Dubai Light show, Auto Show and The Market OTB, a pop-up market celebrating the Dubai Shopping Festival. Burj Park by Emaar is at walking distance from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building.
Dining options at Burj park
Yeldizlar is a restaurant located at the Burj Park in Dubai. The restaurant serves authentic Lebanese cuisine in the Downtown area. The Vida Food Truck is a popular take-out option located near Burj Park. The burgers are a must-try item from the menu.
Dubai Fountain
It is a good place to watch Dubai Fountain at night when the park lights up with specially fabricated cube-shaped lights. The Dubai Fountain is the world’s tallest performing fountain and it’s located in Burj Park Dubai. The massive fountain stretches over 275 metres in length. The Dubai Fountain performs to a wide range of songs, right from contemporary pop songs to classic hits. Its powerful water nozzles shoot over 22,000 gallons water up to heights, equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. The luminescent colour projections create a visual treat for crowds making it a popular attraction with both visitors and residents.
Burj Park
The three fingers statue at Burj Khalifa Park in Dubai
Three Fingers Statue
The Three Fingers Statue is found here. It is a “Win, Victory, Love” sign. The statue depicts a three-finger salute, which High Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum created to be a logo for the UAE. The statue could be seen in front the Khalifa tower, with an explanation of it beneath the statue itself to help the viewers to understand the story behind the whole statue and the story of its installation and more.
There are dedicated bicycle stands allowing visitors to hire a bike and cycle across this beautiful park.
Wings of Mexico
Wings of Mexico
The Wings of Mexico is a sculpture specifically designed for the park by Mexican artist Jorge Marin. The Wings of Mexico celebrates human potential, dreams and victories. The Wings of Mexico are on permanent display in several cities including Dubai, Los Angeles, Singapore, Nagoya, Madrid and Berlin. It celebrates human potential, their dreams and victories. This sculpture is a representation of the human desire to take flight and explore the world, experiencing the woes and joys of the adventures.
Burj Park
There are a few restaurants and cafes nearby the park. There are more restaurants and cafes at Emaar Boulevard.
Burj Dubai Park permits free entry. It is open 24 hours and does not have fencing. Sometimes the park is used for events, shows and concerts. During this time the access to that area may be restricted. There is underground car parking nearby off Emaar Boulevard
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai and probably the world. With a height of 828m and 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is in Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. Burj is in the main business district in in Dubai. Burj Khalifa has three separate outdoor observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, from which you get a good view of Downtown Dubai. The observation decks are equipped with high-powered telescopes to get a good view of the city. Refreshments are served at the Sky Lounge on the 148th floor. Admission prices for At The Top will vary according to the time of the visit and the level of the observation decks.
Burj Khalifa
At.Mosphere is a restaurant on the 122nd floor. The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows that give you a unique view of Dubai.
Light up of Burj Khalifa
The Development
This is a large-scale, mixed-use development. The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The construction of this building was based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the building. It contains 30,000 flats, nine hotels, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential skyscrapers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. The malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai surrounding Burj Khalifa have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole.
The Building
The shiny aluminum and stainless-steel cladding to reflect the sun, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Its special glass is reflective and stops the heat getting in. It takes 36 workers three to four months to clean the entire exterior. The unmanned cleaning system developed in Melbourne, Australia cleans the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan
The building is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For the development of the Burj Khalifa project both Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent money. Outside the building, there is the Dubai Fountain which is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares of man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the centre of the Downtown development in Dubai
Etihad Museum is located in the Al-Mina district, next to Pearl Jumeirah, a scenic island in Dubai. It consists of a parabolic-shaped Pavilion structure. It is equipped with a library, an education centre, a temporary exhibition hall, and a restaurant. Etihad Museum, spread over 25,000 sq m, tells the story of how the UAE was founded. It sits in the very place where the constitution was signed in 1971. It is also adorned with seven columns, which symbolize the pens used to sign the union agreement. Its parabolic roof represents the sheet of paper upon which the declaration was written. The ‘envelope’ shaped design of the Visitor’s Pavilion is an architectural marvel that combines innovative design and intelligent engineering exhibiting a strong structural foundation while maintaining the sense of lightness of the ‘floating paper’ effect.
Etihad Museum
The Etihad Museum was formerly called the Union House. The UAE flag was hoisted here for the first time here. The museum collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United Arab Emirates in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.
Founding fathers of the UAE
The interactive and educational exhibits help one to understand how the seven Emirates became the UAE. It also shows important historical events before the union. There are pictures of the founding fathers of the UAE. It holds artifacts from old passports to personal artifacts of the rulers of United Arab Emirates.
Founding fathers of UAE
Pavilions of Etihad Museum
The shows include UAE’s extraordinary economic development since its independence. The museum has eight permanent pavilions. Pavilion 1 shows a documentary film about the history of the UAE. Pavilion Two houses an interactive map that shows the era before the formation of the federation. Pavilion Three displays an interactive timeline that demonstrates key historical events before the formation of the union. Pavilion four gives an interactive guide to the formation of the union. Pavilion Five gives an interactive guide to the formation of the union. Pavilion Six depicts the important moments and challenges confronted the founding fathers before 1971, which led to the formation of thr Union. Pavilion Seven is dedicated to the UAE Constitution and includes the actual declaration itself. Pavilion Eight is the final pavilion is an open gallery celebrating the newborn nation.
It is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission and a tour start at AED 35. It is necessary to book a time slot for your visit.
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There are both public and private schools in Dubai. Private schools account for 90% of education. There are American, British, French or other curricula. French Baccalaureate is an example.
There are a number of government-owned schools in Dubai. The language of instruction in public schools is Arabic, while English is often taught as a second language.
A Boarding school
There is a perception that international schools are better than public schools. The UAE government is working to reform the emirate’s public education system so that it will match the standards of private schools.
All students who are not of Arab origin must take Arabic language classes until grade 9, or up to age 13. There are options for national curriculum including Canada, the US, UK, Russia, Japan, Iran and more. the school week is from Sunday to Thursday.
Primary school children
Ex-pat children education
Until 2015, ex-pat children couldn’t attend public schools in the UAE. This accounts for a large number of private schools. Places for primary school students may be limited and the parents usually apply early to secure a spot at their preferred school.
A Nursery school
Nurseries in Dubai.
There are a wide variety of nurseries in Dubai. If you plan to return home and resume your child’s education at some stage you should choose a nursery that offers your national curriculum. Also, look for a nursery that offers courses in the language of your choice. Many nurseries15 are affiliated with schools or school groups, so you may want to choose a nursery that offers your child priority for your preferred school.
Jumeirah Beach is a white sand beach that is located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Jumeirah Beach Attractions The beach features large hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping zones and housing developments. Also found in this location are the Burj Al Arab hotel, Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the old-style Madinat Jumeirah (a hotel and shopping complex) and the Jumeirah Beach Park. This park is a great tourist attraction where visitors relax, swim, or play sports like Volleyball etc.
In the beach you will find a number of exhibition halls and museums like Majlis Ghorfat Umm-Al Sheif, Etihad Museum, and Visitor center Jumeirah Archaeological Site where you can experience the old age charm as well as shop a wide range of trinkets, decorative items, furniture, tea sets, shishas and pashmina shawls.
Jumeirah is considered to be the party hub for Dubai. When the sun sets the beach transforms itself into a glittering world of pubs, clubs, and lively bars.
Scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach
Activities at Jumeirah Beach
Jet Skiing Tour operators provide one hour of jet skiing guided by professional coaches. While skiing you will also see the iconic views of the Al Arab and other beautiful skyline landmarks.2.Parasailing and Boat Tour The program is usually for 15 minutes. You will get aerial views of Dubai Marina and Palm Island.
Sun Lounge If you want to relax on the beach, you arrive at the beach early in the morning because that is when the sun is at its best.
Food and beverage When you walk along the beach you will come across some great cuisines from around the world. Usually the places are crowded. You can enjoy local delights along with many stalls dedicated to French and Chinese cuisines.
Jumeirah Beach
Several bars across the shore which enable bar hopping with night vibes and music.
Places to Eat at Jumeirah beach Dubai
La Parrilla is an Argentinian restaurant which offers fiery meat and seafood items.
At Latitude you can enjoy a live cooking station that offers platters of aromatic fresh fish, pasta dishes, and meats. On Tuesday Nights you get authentic Arabian food and on Saturday nights you get authentic American cuisine.
Shopping places near Jumeirah beach Dubai
Mercato Shopping Mall has 130 retail outlets offering a wide range of products. You can also relish some classic pizzas at the eateries at the mall.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a traditional market-style complex combining Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
The Mall Jumeirah offers home items as well as fashion goods. Top brands at this place and grab a delectable meal at the food court. Here you will also be able to enjoy some beauty treatments at notable N-Bar or Zuri Beauty Lounge.
Palm Strip Mall is a Californian inspired open air mall that is located opposite the Jumeirah Mosque. This is one of the busiest shopping places and home to Pro Art gallery, restaurants, and confectionery stores.
