Ras Al Khaimah Tours: The 15 Best Things to Book

1.Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 558 reviews · 6 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend six hours crossing Ras Al Khaimah’s golden dunes by 4WD, stopping at a camel farm before sunset and an evening camp. You can try camel riding, sand boarding, henna, Arabic coffee, shisha, and a buffet BBQ, followed by belly dancing and tannora performances. Drivers such as Imram, Naseer, and Salam have earned praise for safe, friendly driving.

“Salam was amazingly skilled at driving and gave us all a thrilling experience. We also enjoyed the shows, bbq and camels. What a great day and great memories - thank you!”

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2.Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $108Top rated

Meet the Adventure Sports team at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, take a motorboat offshore, and rise above the Gulf in a harnessed parasail. Captain Saeed, Arun, Amuthan, Mustafa, Islam, and other crew members are praised for clear guidance and calm support. Tandem and triple rides are available.

“Fun, fabulous and safe parasailing with the extremely fun and accommodating team at Rotana. Hussein and captain Arun.”

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3.RAK Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner with RAK pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · from $48Best value

Spend 5 to 6 hours in Ras Al Khaimah’s desert with 30 minutes of 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, Arabic coffee, henna, BBQ dinner, and live belly dance and fire shows. Hotel pickup and return are included from RAK. Quad bikes, photos, and some camp extras cost more.

“Hair raising jeep safari through the sand dunes. Epic sunset. Friendly staff and camel! Brilliant entertainment from local dancer and fireeater. An amazing 5 hours. Full value and very memorable. Remember to take money to pay for photographs.”

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4.Ras al-Khaimah: House Of Pearls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $57

Take a traditional pearl-divers boat from Al Rams Marina to Suwaidi Pearls. Guide-led storytelling covers UAE pearl history, old tools, oyster farming, and pearl formation. You will watch a live oyster opening, stroll the solar-powered farmhouse, and enjoy dates, Arabic coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

“An amazing experience! Very informative and interesting to follow with the highlight of opening a real oyster. Definitely worth the visit ✨️🦪”

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5.Jet Ski Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $69

Meet Adventure Sports at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah for a short, private jet ski session on the Arabian Sea. Choose a solo or tandem craft, receive a life jacket and basic instruction, then enjoy responsive handling and open-water speed. Staff members including Lizelle and Arjun are praised for clear coaching, though you should inspect the jet ski before setting off.

“The water sports rides were affordable and totally worth it! Great value for the fun and excitement, with a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Perfect for a budget-friendly adventure!”

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6.Jais Flight – World’s Longest Zipline Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

At Jais Adventure Park, you’ll gear up, attend a safety briefing, and launch from 1,680 meters above sea level on the 2.83-kilometer Jais Flight. Reach about 160 kph above the Jebel Jais mountains, then land on a suspended platform. The one-hour ticket includes equipment, parking, and the park shuttle, but not hotel transfers or camera rental.

“O local é lindo, vale o deslocamento de outros Emirados até ele, nós fomos de Dubai, passamos a tarde e meu filho e marido fizeram a tirolesa e amaram, a equipe e toda segurança em materiais e demais ítens. Eu fiquei no restaurante local, comida boa, atendimento e infraestrutura ótimos. Amamos e recomendamos! Nossa próxima ida faremos atividade que estava fechada no dia. Muito obrigada pela nossa aventura pessoal! Pedro, Leila e Germano”

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7.RAK Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $250

Rise before dawn for a 50 to 70 minute balloon flight over Ras Al Khaimah’s desert. You’ll watch the balloon inflate, spot camels or oryx, enjoy light refreshments with sparkling grape juice, receive a signed flight certificate, and return by air-conditioned off-road vehicle.

“An early start but seeing the sun rise behind the hills was rather special. Saw some camels and incredibly managed to touch down where we started. NB The burners are loud and hot - a cap is well advised.”

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8.Half-Day Desert Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Spend an afternoon in Ras Al Khaimah’s desert with hotel pickup, 4WD dune bashing, photo stops, sunset, sand boarding, a short camel ride, henna, shisha, BBQ dinner, and live tannourah and belly dance shows. English-speaking staff lead the trip, and driver Rashid has earned praise for his lively driving and good service.

“Second time we’ve taken guests on this activity, and we’ve been impressed both times.”

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9.Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $65

Leave Ras Al Khaimah at 3 pm for a six-hour desert outing with 4WD dune driving, sunset views, sand boarding, a camel farm stop, and a camp dinner. You can add a short camel ride, henna, shisha, Arabic coffee, and traditional shows. Drivers such as Mohammed, Imran, and Hidayaat have earned warm praise for their care and driving.

“This was absolutely fantastic trip, our driver was amazing his driving skills are top and it made the ride unforgettable. We really loved the show as well at the camp and camel ride. Overall we would highly recommend this trip as you will remember this for life.”

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10.Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner Pickup from Ras Al Khaimah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $85

Set out from Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, or Sharjah around 2:30 pm for a shared 7-hour desert safari. Your professional guide handles the 4WD dune drive, sunset photo stop, sandboarding, short camel ride, henna, BBQ buffet, and evening shows. Quad biking costs extra, and large shared groups are possible.

“A great afternoon/evening. Our guide made it a fantastic trip and his desert driving skills were superb!”

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11.Dine in the Desert Dinner Experience at Bedouin Oasis – Ras al Khaimah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $69

Meet at 4:00 pm for a three-hour evening at Bedouin Oasis in the Ras Al Khaimah Desert. You can use the offered pickup or gather at the venue. Expect desert activities, traditional entertainment, and an Arabic-style BBQ buffet. Groups are limited to 15, and mobile tickets make arrival simple.

“Gut, um mal einen Eindruck von der Wüste der Emirate zu bekommen. Ist natürlich für Touristen gemacht, war insgesamt aber ganz nett und ein schöner Tag.”

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12.Private Donut Ride Experience in Ras al Khaimah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $61

Meet at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah at 8:30 am for a private 15-minute donut ride behind a speedboat. You will wear a supplied life jacket while the crew, including captains such as Dulip and Vinoth, sets the pace. Expect sharp turns, ocean spray, and views of the RAK waterfront.

“One of my best experience especially with the perfect captain vinoth he is amazing and so professional, the experience is sooooo funny and amazing , adventure sport double tree by Hilton”

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13.Ras al-Khaimah: Jais Sky Tour Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $88

At Jais Adventure Park, you will fly across six ziplines on Jebel Jais, covering 5km at speeds averaging 60kph. The hour-long route includes a 15-meter sky bridge, mountain views, safety gear, and shuttle transfers between platforms. Guides such as Richi, Mauritz, and Moris have been praised for calm, professional help. Camera rental is available on-site.

“Tolles entspanntes Naturerlebnis! Erfahrene Guides sorgen für optimale Sicherheit!”

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14.Guided Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · 30 min · from $68

You’ll meet the adventure team at a Bedouin Oasis, complete a waiver, learn quad bike controls, then follow a guide into Ras Al Khaimah’s red dunes. The basic ride lasts 30 minutes, while longer options and add-ons can include sandboarding, camel riding, dune bashing, BBQ food, and traditional entertainment. Hotel pickup is available across RAK.

“We liked that we were the only ones in our group. We only did quad biking and got taken back to our hotel as soon as we finished. The 30 mins biking was fun with lovely scenery.”

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15.Dubai Private Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 10 hours

Spend up to 10 hours exploring Dubai from Ras Al Khaimah in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Dubai Creek, cross by abra, shop at the Gold and Spice Souks, see Jumeirah Mosque, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa. Guides such as Shahid, Ali, and Ibrahim have earned praise for safe driving and helpful commentary.

“The guide was prompt for the start of the trip and during the activity. It womanly a drop off take photos..no guided tour whatsoever. Traffic was horrendous.”

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