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Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate wants to welcome 3 million tourists by 2025. Courtesy RAK
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Raki Phillips, chief executive of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority speaks during the Arab Aviation Summit 2021 at the Al Hamra Convention Centre in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Number of international visitors to Ras Al Khaimah rose 14 per cent during the first half of this year as adventure tourism in the northern emirate continues to grow. Courtesy: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.(RAKTDA)
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The discounts offered to frontline workers include attractions such as ToroVerde Ras Al Khaimah, the world's longest zipline. Courtesy: RAKTDA
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Ras Al Khaimah announces the launch of the world's longest and highest zip line near the summit of Jebel Jais. Courtesy RAK Tourism Development Authority
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Visitors to Ras Al Khaimah can expect all hotels and tourism facilities to adhere toglobal standards in safety and hygiene. Courtesy RAKTDA
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Travellers who book three nights or more in any Ras Al Khaimah hotel this summer can get free passes to tour the Al Suwaidi Pearl Farm. Photo Courtesy: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
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The Cove Rotana in Ras Al Khamaih is closed because the resort is changing managment.
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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates- March,17, 2015: Bin Majed Museum in Ras Al Khaimah. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Normal/ RAK Tourism / Story by Melanie Swan *** Local Caption *** SK-RAKMeuseum-17032015-05
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Hundreds of walkers were rescued from Jebel Jais by helicopter in April when flash floods left the mountain impassable .Courtesy: RAK Tourism Authority
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Ras Al Khaimah tourism authority is looking to bounce back after Covid-19 pandemic. The Nati
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Ras Al Khaimah’s corniche. The northern emirate is an increasingly ppopular staycation spot for UAE residents. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate wants to welcome 3 million tourists by 2025. Courtesy RAK
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Raki Phillips, chief executive of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority speaks during the Arab Aviation Summit 2021 at the Al Hamra Convention Centre in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Number of international visitors to Ras Al Khaimah rose 14 per cent during the first half of this year as adventure tourism in the northern emirate continues to grow. Courtesy: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.(RAKTDA)
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The discounts offered to frontline workers include attractions such as ToroVerde Ras Al Khaimah, the world's longest zipline. Courtesy: RAKTDA
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Ras Al Khaimah announces the launch of the world's longest and highest zip line near the summit of Jebel Jais. Courtesy RAK Tourism Development Authority
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Visitors to Ras Al Khaimah can expect all hotels and tourism facilities to adhere toglobal standards in safety and hygiene. Courtesy RAKTDA
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Travellers who book three nights or more in any Ras Al Khaimah hotel this summer can get free passes to tour the Al Suwaidi Pearl Farm. Photo Courtesy: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
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The Cove Rotana in Ras Al Khamaih is closed because the resort is changing managment.
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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates- March,17, 2015: Bin Majed Museum in Ras Al Khaimah. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Normal/ RAK Tourism / Story by Melanie Swan *** Local Caption *** SK-RAKMeuseum-17032015-05
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Hundreds of walkers were rescued from Jebel Jais by helicopter in April when flash floods left the mountain impassable .Courtesy: RAK Tourism Authority
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Ras Al Khaimah tourism authority is looking to bounce back after Covid-19 pandemic. The Nati
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Ras Al Khaimah’s corniche. The northern emirate is an increasingly ppopular staycation spot for UAE residents. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate wants to welcome 3 million tourists by 2025. Courtesy RAK
Ras Al Khaimah targets 20% growth in visitor numbers as border restrictions ease
Emirate's tourism sector will add 1,500 new hotel rooms this year as it seeks to 'build for the future', tourist development chief says
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