Getting around Ras Al Khaimah

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Ras Al Khaimah

A car or taxi is almost essential. Local buses exist but are limited; Dubai is about 45–60 minutes away.

Ways to get around Ras Al Khaimah

You'll need transport

Option	Fare	Good to know
Taxi (RAKTA / Careem)	About 15–30 AED for 5 km	Metered; Careem is easiest for pickups
RAKTA buses and Dubai coach	A few dirhams in town; Dubai Union station 25 AED	Intercity bus to Dubai Union runs hourly
Car hire	From about 100 AED a day	Needed for Jebel Jais and dunes

Ride-hailing apps in Ras Al Khaimah

A 5 km ride costs about Dh15–30 ($4.1–8.2).

App	Notes
Careem	Works in RAK; fewer cars than Dubai
Uber	Limited coverage; check availability

Taxis are metered. Booking ahead helps for Jebel Jais and for early flights.

Arriving in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah International (RKT)

Limited flights; taxi to Al Marjan about 50–80 AED, 20–30 min. Many visitors fly into Dubai and transfer, 45–60 min, about 150–250 AED.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Many licences (UK, EU, US, GCC and others) are accepted for rentals; other nationalities need an IDP.
Onward travel in United Arab Emirates: Intercity buses link Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the northern emirates; most people use taxis, ride-hailing or rental cars. Dubai Metro covers Dubai's main corridor.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Ras Al Khaimah?

Yes. Apps that work here: Careem, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Ras Al Khaimah?

A car or taxi is almost essential. Local buses exist but are limited; Dubai is about 45–60 minutes away.

How do I get from the airport to Ras Al Khaimah?

Limited flights; taxi to Al Marjan about 50–80 AED, 20–30 min. Many visitors fly into Dubai and transfer, 45–60 min, about 150–250 AED.

Is Ras Al Khaimah walkable?

You'll need transport.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.