Ras al-Khaimah

United Arab Emirates
Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Ras al-Khaimah, the capital of its namesake emirate in the United Arab Emirates, sits on a creek-divided waterfront with the Hajar Mountains visible on the horizon. The city splits into two distinct halves — an older western quarter and the newer Nakheel district to the east — connected by the inlet known as Al Khor. A driveable distance from Dubai and Sharjah, it functions as a regional base with a working harbour and local government centre.

  • Population351,943
  • Nearest water from center1.0 km
  • Nearest mountain from center10.4 km

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