RAS-AL-KHEIMA IN THE TRANSLATION MEANS "TOP OF THE TENT", AND THIS, OF COURSE, IT IS NON accidental - THE EMIRATE IS LOCATED IN THE NORTH OF THE COUNTRY, ON THE BORDER WITH THE OMAN MUSANDAM. THE REGION IS DEVELOPING QUICKLY AND NOT FOR ANY REASON BECOMING EVERYONE MORE POPULAR AMONG REST. YOU ARE WAITING FOR PARADISE BEACHES, FIVE-STAR HOTELS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET BETTER TO READ THE HISTORY OF THE UAE. Where to stay
The local rhythm of life, of course, can not be compared with the round-the-clock Dubai coot, but if you suddenly want to escape from the big city and go on a trip, learning something interesting and useful along the way, we definitely recommend that you forget about the skyscrapers for a couple of days and spend this time in Al Hamra Village.
There are many good hotels here, including the picturesque Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah, The Rixos Bab Al Bahr, more affordable Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, but one of the best is Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, located near the Ice Land Water Park. Waldorf Astoria is a brand new hotel, opened only in August 2013.
Where to eat
If you decide to stay at Waldorf Astoria, there are 10 restaurants and bars at your disposal, including the Lexington Grill steakhouse, the panoramic Qasr Al Bahar restaurant, which is almost round-the-clock flooded with sunlight, and the new UMI Japanese restaurant where you can try dishes, grilled teppanyaki.
If you have limited means, pay attention to the restaurants located nearby in the Al Hamra Mall - the Shakespeare & Co and Crepe de Paris are especially popular.
Yacht Club Al Hamra
Al Hamra Marina and the Yacht Club have 200 berths for boats, motor boats and yachts from 3 to 30 meters long. The mooring here is absolutely safe, the entrance to the territory is by passes. All pontoons are equipped with a power supply system and fresh water. There is enough space for free maneuvering. In order for lovers of water sports to have a place to rest and relax, the Al Hamra Club was built, there are restaurants and the management of the yacht club.
Al Hamra Golf Club
The 18-hole golf course, designed by Peter Harradine, curls around four interconnected ponds that quietly flow into the Persian Gulf. The length of the field, designed for 72 pairs, is 6698 meters. Each hole has five different tee box options.
Thanks to the skill of the designer and the convenient location of salt marshes along the coastline, 5 million cubic meters of sand give a slight change in level between the water bodies - the spread is from one meter in depth to 8 meters in height.
Al Hamra Golf Course is ideal for players of all levels: passing it will be interesting and exciting for both inexperienced beginners and confident professionals.
