General Information
International Tel code: +971
Area codes: Abu Dhabi 2, Dubai 4, Sharjah/Ajman/Umm Al Quwain 6, Fujairah 9, Al Ain 3, Ras Al Khaimah 7
Currency: UAE dirham (Dh)
Exchange rate: US$1 = Dh3.67
Visas: Most travellers need to obtain a visa prior to entering the Emirates, except nationals of GCC countries. However, the following passport holders can get an entry permit upon arrival:
• A GCC country visa holder
• France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxemborg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtensien, US, United Kingdom, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia
Tourism Authorities
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism
Tel: +9712 2445046
Fax: +9712 2445270
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Airports and Airlines
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Tel: +9717 2448111
Fax: +9717 2448199
Air Arabia
Tel: +9717 2221144
Fax: +9717 2210133
Emirates
Tel: +9717 2229413
Fax: +9717 2210133
Gulf Air
Tel: +9717 2210033
Fax: +9717 2210043
Indian Airlines
Tel: +9717 2221789
Fax: +9717 2221798
Pakistan International Airline
Tel: +9717 2281536
Fax: +9717 2281256
Royal Jordanian
Tel: +9717 2281536
Fax: +9717 2281255/6
SriLankan Airlines
Tel: +9717 2281536
Fax: +9717 2281256
Shaheen Airlines
Tel: +9717 2281536
Fax: +9717 2281256
Car Hire
Gulf Rent A Car
Tel: +9717 2282674
Fax: +9717 2281296
RAK Rent A Car
Tel: +9717 2289911
Fax: +9717 2283900
Al Arabi Rent A Car
Tel: +9717 2333327
Fax: +9717 2333399
Hotels
Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah
Tel: +9717 2067777
Fax: +9717 2435000
www: banyantree.com
101 apartment villas, 6 F&B outlets
Meeting facilities: 4 meeting rooms
Leisure facilities: activity centre, archery, banyan tree gallery, bicycle rides, falcon mews, fitness centre, gym, aerobics and yoga studio, horse and camel stables, kid’s club, library, nature reserve activities, private beach club, sightseeing tours
The Cove Rotana Resort
Tel: +9717 2066000
Fax: +9717 2066200
www: rotana.com
204 rooms, 6 F&B outlets
Meeting facilities: 3 meeting rooms
Leisure facilities: beach access, kids club, 2 outdoor swimming pools, water and sports activities
Al Hamra Fort Hotel & Beach Resort
Tel: +9717 2446666
Fax: +9717 2446677
www: alhamrafort.com
75 rooms, 8 suites, 72 chalets, 5 F&B outlets
Meeting facilities: 1 banquet hall (up to 120 people)
Leisure facilities: fitness centre, massage room, outdoor jacuzzi, 3 swimming pool, tennis courts, mini golf, sauna, volley ball court
Al Hamra Palace Hotel
Tel: +9717 2446666
Fax: +9717 2446677
www: hamrahotels.com
266 rooms, 9 F&B outlets
Metting facilities: 6 meeting rooms (up to 40 people), conference centre (up to 800 guests), 1 ballroom
Leisure facilities: Spa, gym, Massage, beach club, swimming pool, 2 floodlit tennis courts, mini golf and Kid’s club
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
Tel: +9717 2288844
Fax: +9717 2260022
www: hilton.com
475 rooms, 12 F&B outlets
Meeting Facilities: 3 meeting rooms
Leisure facilities: water sports activities, diving centre, fishing trips, spa, kid’s paradise, sandy beach, 9 treatment rooms, 6 outdoor pools, kid’s water slide, soccer ground
Khatt Springs Hotel & Spa
Tel: +9717 2448777
Fax: +9717 2448882
www: khatthotel.com
130 rooms, 3 F&B outlets
Meeting facilities: 1 conference room
Leisure facilities: The Spa, Ice grottos, Serail Baths, Caldarium, heated loungers, health club, sports & water sport centre, golf course (on request), shopping arcade and natural hot springs
Travel Agents
Gold Coast Travel & Tourism
Tel: +9717 2289229
Fax: +9717 2270101
International Travels & Tourist Agency
Tel: +9717 2282267
Fax: +9717 2283339
RMMI Travel Centre
Tel: +9717 2284312
Fax: +9717 2283646
Ras Al Khaimah National Travel Agency
Tel: +9717 2281536
Fax: +9717 2281256