Al Jazirah Al Hamra - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Al Jazirah Al Hamra

Al Jazirah Al Hamra is a town located in the south of the city of Ras Al Khaimah Emirate and It is known for its abandoned houses and buildings and it is widely believed by locals as haunted. The town was ruled by an Arabian tribe called Za’ab or Al Zaabi, which had to move to Abu Dhabi after a dispute with the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

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National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah​​​

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah​​​

18.86km from Al Jazirah Al Hamra

It was a former palace of emarite ruling family the Royal Al Qasimi Family until the early 1960s. It exhibits artefacts relating to natural history, pearl diving, farming and fishing, weapons belonging to the ruling family, crafts of previous centuries and other archaeology artefacts.

Dhayah Fort

Dhayah Fort

34.09km from Al Jazirah Al Hamra

Dhayah Fort is a fortress built in the 18th century in Al Rams, Ras Al Khaimah. It is the highest hilltop fort in the UAE and also the last bastion of the local fighters against the British expedition in the early years of the 18 century.

Jebel Jais Mountain

Jebel Jais Mountain

44.61km from Al Jazirah Al Hamra

A mountain on UAE-Oman border. The summit of the mountain, at an elevation of 1,934 m (6,345 ft) is located on the Omani side but the mountain is more easily accessible from the UAE side. A high point west of the summit is considered the highest point in the United Arab Emirates, at 1,892 m (6,207 ft). The world's longest zip line is located on the mountain. It is 2,832 m (9,291 ft) long, and users travel at speeds of up to 150 km/h (93 mph).

Ajman Museum

Ajman Museum

46.84km from Al Jazirah Al Hamra

The museum is on the east side of the central square in Al Bustan area. Ajman Museum is the emirate’s preeminent gallery outlining life as it once was. The 18th-century fort served as the ruler’s house until 1970, then it turned into a museum.

Ajman Fish Market

Ajman Fish Market

47.26km from Al Jazirah Al Hamra

Located In Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum street, the market is well designed and has daily fresh fish with good prices, the market activity is not limited to selling fish, but there are also vegetables, dates etc...

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

54.67km from Al Jazirah Al Hamra

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a great place to dive into the profound roots of Arab and Islamic culture. Several logical and religious compositions, as well as a collection of Islamic expressions and create work dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries are on display.

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Ras al Khaimah

Ras al Khaimah

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Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is the fourth largest emirate in United Arab Emirates and located north of Umm Al Quian Emirate. It is known before as Julfar and it is famous for the pearl trade business. It shares international boundary with the Sultanate of Oman. It has the world longest zipline in Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE with a speed of up to 120kph to 150kph and 680 metres above sea level.

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