# One day in Ras Al Khaimah: an itinerary in the best order > A day in Ras Al Khaimah is about old forts and an abandoned pearling town. Morning: the coral-stone ghost town of Jazirat Al Hamra. Then the Al Qawasim Corniche along the mangroves and lunch in town. After lunch: the National Museum in the rulers' former home and Dhayah Fort on a 70 m crag above a palm oasis. Stops are 20–60 minutes apart by taxi. Web page: https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Al Jazirat Al Hamra ghost town](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/jazirat-al-hamra.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free ↓ 1 h 3 min by transport 2. [Al Qawasim Corniche](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/ras-al-khaimah-corniche.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 21 min by transport 3. [National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/ras-al-khaimah-national-museum.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · AED 5, children 5–13 AED 2 ↓ 1 h 1 min by transport 4. [Dhayah Fort](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/dhayah-fort.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free Total with walks: 7 h 25 min ## Things to do in Ras Al Khaimah in a day The sights are spread along the coast: Jazirat Al Hamra is 20 km south-west of the old town, Dhayah Fort 20 km north. So the day runs south to north — ghost town, then the centre with the corniche and museum, then the fort for sunset. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## What is closed right now The authorities have closed all of the emirate's beaches until further notice, including Al Marjan Island and hotel beaches. Mangrove kayaking and the pearl farm may be affected too — check with operators. Jebel Jais has not announced its new season. ## Getting around No city buses go to the forts — only taxis or a car; all Ras Al Khaimah taxis take cards. From Dubai it is 1–1.5 hours by car. ## More to see [Al Falayah Fort](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/al-falayah-fort), an 18th-century summer residence — call ahead. [Sheba's Palace](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/shebas-palace), hilltop ruins visited only with a booking three weeks ahead. [Jebel Jais](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah/jebel-jais), the UAE's highest mountain with the Jais Flight zipline. ## Tips - On Mondays the museum and Jazirat Al Hamra are closed. - Dhayah Fort means 239 steps with no shade: good shoes and water. - There are no cafés at the forts or the ghost town — bring food and water. - The UAE uses the dirham (AED). Cards work almost everywhere; keep some cash for abras, souks and small museums. Dubai's metro needs a Nol card. - Climb Dhayah an hour or so before sunset: coming down in the dark is not safe. ## Questions ### What to do in Ras Al Khaimah in one day? Jazirat Al Hamra ghost town, the Al Qawasim Corniche, the National Museum and Dhayah Fort. ### Can you swim in Ras Al Khaimah? Not right now: all beaches in the emirate are closed until further notice. ### How much is the National Museum? 5 AED, ages 5–13 2 AED. Closed on Mondays. ### How many steps up Dhayah Fort? 239, about 10–15 minutes up. Not possible with a stroller. ### Is Jebel Jais open? The new season has not been announced; the mountain closes in summer and after heavy rain. ### How do I get there from Dubai? 1–1.5 hours by car or taxi; inside the emirate, taxis only. ### How much does it cost? Almost everything is free; only the museum is 5 AED. Taxis are the main cost. ### Is it good with kids? Yes, though the Dhayah climb is tough for small children and the ghost town has no shade. ### What is the ghost town? Jazirat Al Hamra, a coral-stone pearling town left by its residents in the second half of the 20th century. ### What currency is used? The UAE uses the dirham (AED). Cards work almost everywhere; keep some cash for abras, souks and small museums. Dubai's metro needs a Nol card. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.