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SPICES Spices are one of the nicest gifts you can bring from Ras Al Khaimah and usually this gift is very welcome. You can buy spices in a bag or by weight. Try some of the following spices: saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, dry lime, za’atar, or mixes of masala. Spices can be purchased in almost any shop; however, Carrefour, Kerala Supermarket and the RAK Old Souq have the best choice and spices there can be purchased by weight. Al Noor Roastery Location: RAK Old City, north from the RAK Museum Phone: 07 2333646 FABRICS AND TEXTILES The selection of fabric in Ras Al Khaimah is incredible and usually of good quality. Numerous shops selling textiles and fabrics are located in the RAK Old Souq and Al Nakheel. You may also want to purchase the traditional local dresses, but you should remember that even though foreign women wearing abbaya is seen as a gesture of cultural adaptation, foreign men wearing dishdasha is not appreciated by the local people. DATES Date palm gardens have existed in the area for thousands of years. The gardens provided shelter and cooling, and the fruits of the palms were a valuable source of food for the locals. Different kinds of dates are produced in Ras Al Khaimah, especially the district of Khatt is very famous for its plantations. Once you have savoured local dates, you should try the wonderful date honey that is perfect for pancakes or ice creams. Most supermarkets sell packed dates and jars of date honey. At Carrefour you can also choose from a fine selection of dates, which are sold by weight. Ask the shopkeeper to give you some dates for tasting, so you can buy those that you like the most. The Khatt Dates Factory has a small shop next to the Khatt Roundabout and sells its range of dates.

ARABIC NIGHT CLUBS Arabic Night Club Location: Bin Majid Beach Resort Phone: 07 2446644 Moroccan Night Club Location: Julfar Hotel Phone: 07 2288884 INTERNATIONAL BARS AND NIGHT CLUBS Asian Night Club - Live Indian music Location: Hayat Plaza Hotel Phone: 07 2337300 Al Mona Night Club - Asian dance club Location: RAK Hotel Phone: 07 2362999 Club Malibu - Dance club Location: Al Hamra Fort Hotel Phone: 07 2446666 Club Acacia - Night Club Location: Acacia Hotel, Al Jazirat Al Hamra Phone: 07 2434421 Esprit - Dance club Location: Hilton Resort and Spa Phone: 07 2288844

Camel Race Festival Location: the Al Sawan Area When: January or February Free entry. The Annual camel racing festival in Ras Al Khaimah attracts hundreds of camel race enthusiasts from all over the UAE. The sheikhs of Ras Al Khaimah and other emirates also attend it. It reflects a need to hold on to the UAE traditions and heritage during country progress years.

Desert safari: The breathtaking red dunes in Digdaga area is one of the most scenic camping sites. There are camel camps, farms, oasis and beautiful valleys on their drive through desert passes. Wadi Bashing: The mountain of Ras Al Khaimah rise to a hight of 2000 meters. The most popular excursions are through Wadi Bih and twards Masafi to Wadi Ghayl, Wadi Shawka, Wadi Daftah & Wadi Idhn