Climbing high
WHY take a chance with the British weather this summer? Escape from the rain and discover a fantastic family adventure with guaranteed sun, just six hours from the UK in the Middle East’s adventure capital, Ras Al Khaimah.
Getting there couldn’t be easier. Ras Al Khaimah’s luxury shuttle bus whisks you from Dubai airport through stunning desert scenery to the ultimate holiday destination you’ve never heard of in just 45 minutes.
With 64km of pristine coastline, sweeping terracotta deserts to explore and breathtaking mountain panoramas, Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect choice if you’re looking for family fun, action and adventure with a large dose of luxury.
Better still, this year children under 12 stay free at 11 of the emirate’s best hotels.
Nestled between the Hajar mountains and the Arabian Gulf, Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate and boasts beautiful, unspoiled beaches, stunning mountains and world-class hotels, all offering a great range of activities for all the family.
Nature fans will love spotting local wildlife on a desert safari or exploring the terracotta dunes on horseback, while adrenaline junkies of all ages (over 1.2m) can brave the world’s longest zipline in Jebel Jais.
It is definitely one for the bucket list and measuring an awe-inspiring 2.83km, you’ll reach speeds up to 150km/h as you whizz over beautiful mountains and glimpse the azure blue waters of the Arabian Gulf beyond.
When you’re not relaxing on the beach or exploring the mountains, kids of all ages will love Ice Land Water Park, where exciting slides, a huge wave pool, high-end private cabanas and a beautiful beach await.
Back on land, the newly built Ras Al Khaimah go-kart track is a fun day out where you race souped-up go-karts around a professional track.
While the children play, you can look forward to some fabulous food. With world-class cuisine on offer at many top ranking hotels, as well as great food in the emirate’s malls, gourmet travellers will be spoiled for choice.
THIS year, the Kids Go Free programme is available at 11 carefully selected hotels including the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi and Rixos Bab Al Bahr. It even includes food so for the ultimate great value family adventure, why not try Ras Al Khaimah?
With complimentary transfers from many hotels, you can feel pampered from the moment you arrive.
Plan your tailor-made holiday in Ras Al Khaimah with Value Added Travel. Experts in bespoke travel, they can arrange everything from high-end escapes to cruises and mini-breaks and specialise in custom-made tours where flights, hotels and activities are arranged for you.