Dubai to Ras al Khaimah by bus: The ultimate tourist guide

Planning a trip to Ras al Khaimah in the UAE? Your flight is highly likely to land at Dubai International (DXB) as it is one of the busiest international airports and connects to scores of different destinations across the globe.

Ras al Khaimah is easily accessible from Dubai, one of the most happening places today. You can find plenty of taxi options to RAK. There are ride-hailing platforms like Careem and Uber, too. But this article is meant to guide you around Dubai to Ras al Khaimah by bus.

From Dubai airport, Ras al Khaimah is located at a distance of 85 km. You need about 1.5 hours to reach RAK. Getting around the Emirate is also easy – or let’s say as easy as counting from one to three. You can find more on this on the official platform.

Dubai to Ras al Khaimah by bus

Ras al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) facilitates easy transportation to and from Dubai Union Bus Station. The first bus departs Dubai at 7:30 am and the last one is at 11:30 pm. The journey can be made at an affordable rate of Dh30.

The first bus from Ras al Khaimah departs as early as 5:30 am for Dubai and the last bus departs at 9 pm. There are 12-daily shuttle buses thereafter, from 7 am on the hour. They cost around Dh27. You can easily book these journeys online.

Dubai Union to Ras al Khaimah: Bus timings

Ras al Khaimah to Dubai Union: Bus timings

RAKTA offers a system of transportation that adheres to the strictest international standards. The buses have high-quality specifications to ensure the utmost comfort and safety of their passengers. You can find the latest technologies being used.

The bus stops are strategically considered in order to connect to key geographic locations across the UAE. Once in Ras al Khaimah, you can utilise the different city bus routes, such as the red route, purple route, green route and blue route, to go around the Emirate.

Dubai to Ras al Khaimah: Solo travel

Unlike other neighbouring Emirates, oil has not been a big part of Ras al Khaimah’s economy. RAK, instead, depends on tourism, hospitality industries and real estate. Ras al Khaimah is considered one of the best solo travel destinations globally?

Nothing offer more freedom than solo travel, right? But to experience the benefits of this type of travelling, you need to choose the right destination. Ras al Khaimah should be on your bucket list as the place is safe and the landscape, truly diverse.

1. Safe

Ras al Khaimah boasts gorgeous mountains, serene beaches and other natural scenery. One of the top reasons to choose RAK for your next solo travel destination is safety. This Emirate has an immensely less crime rate. Public transportation is also safe.

2. More accessible

The other important reason to come to Ras al Khaimah as a solo tourist is accessibility. You can use buses, taxis and ride-hailing platforms like Careem. If you seek to rent a car, there are plenty of options too. Use the Sayr app for bus routes and timings.

3. Friendly people

This is an important but underrated thing to consider as a solo tourist. The locals of Ras al Khaimah are famous for their hospitality. They are friendly and like to help, especially if you are asking for directions or recommendations for top things to do in RAK.

Some of the top things you can do on your solo trip to Ras al Khaimah are soaring across the Jebel Jais Mountain on Jais Flight, one of the longest ziplines. You can join a hiking group, go parasailing, enjoy go-karting at RAK TRACK and try out the local delicacies.

The beaches in Ras al Khaimah also demand attention. Some of the beaches you should explore as a solo traveller in RAK are Flamingo Beach, Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras al Khaimah Resort, and Rixos Bab al Bahr.

If you seek a spa day in Ras al Khaimah, come to Spa at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island, La’mar Spa at Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island and more. For the best in dining, 1448 by Puro and La Burrata Italian Restaurant are recommended.

Beat the heat: Top indoor activities in Ras al Khaimah

Summers can be harsh in the UAE. Temperatures in Dubai and Ras al Khaimah can be brutal during the peak summer hours. Here is our tip. Enjoy the plenty of indoor activities in Ras al Khaimah and make memories that last a lifetime.

You can come to Flipped, a 21,000-square-foot trampoline park for people of all ages in Manar Mall. Your children are going to have a fun time here. To keep the adults busy, there is a smash room. Come here to release stress as you shatter breakable items safely.

Tridom is the largest indoor entertainment complex in Ras al Khaimah. It is a large amusement park in Manar Mall, offering a host of things to do for kids and kids at heart. This place is incredibly popular among people from different parts of the UAE and beyond.

Nothing beats the heat like indoor pools. Fortunately, there are plenty of them in Ras al Khaimah. You can head to Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa Marjan Island and The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert for a fun time.

Dubai, Ras al Khaimah and visa requirements

GCC nationals (citizens of Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman) do not need a visa to explore the UAE, including Dubai and Ras al Khaimah. They just need to produce their GCC country passport or ID card upon reaching the point of entry.

People of more than 65 countries, including Brazil, Finland, Monaco, Portugal, Costa Rica and Japan, are eligible for the UAE visa on arrival. To find all the details, please click on: visitrasalkhaimah.com/plan-your-trip/essential-information.

If you are not a citizen of any of the aforementioned groups of countries, you need a UAE tourist visa and a sponsor to enter Ras al Khaimah. Hotels and tourist companies can arrange this document. Individual UAE residents and airlines can also help.

Ras al Khaimah has a landscape that highlights nature’s diversity. You can find a broad range of scenery to explore. There are Dhayah Fort, Flamingo Beach, Queen of Sheeba’s Palace and Sheikh Zayed Mosque, for example. For a detailed guide, check out our article.

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