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the best restaurants in Ras al-Khaimah

Best Restaurants in Ras al-Khaimah

Considering Ras al-Kaimah is an emirate that’s still developing as a tourist destination, there is, remarkably, no shortage of places to eat.The luxury hotels around Marjan Island and along the coast offer dining options of course, but there are also some excellent local restaurants that are well worth trying too. You just have to know where to look! Here is my pick of the best restaurants in Ras al-Kaimah.

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Waldorf Astoria Ras Al-Kaimah

RAK is fast developing as a genuine alternative to Dubai and Abu Dhabi and with the Waldorf Astoria they have a touch of class to make it happen.

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Cedar Manor exterior

Cedar Manor. Experience one of the best awarded hotels in the Lake District.

Cedar Manor, within an easy walk of Lake Windermere, is winning a constant slew of awards since Caroline and Jonathan Kaye picked up the keys 10 years ago.

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Considering it was the wee small hours by the time I arrived at The Cove Rotana Resort after a 45-minute drive from Dubai airport, there was no lack of energy from the night staff 77 View of Laguna Swimming pool

The Cove Rotana Resort. Discover luxury villas in RAK

The Cove Rotana Resort will appeal to families and couples who enjoy staying within a community. A community that has everything to hand without the pomp and ceremony of a luxury hotel.

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Ras Al-Khaimah

The Best Guide around Ras Al-Khaimah. RAK is simply the best Emitate in the UAE.

RAKs tourism promise is fully living up to its potential. There is a wonderful scent of optimism here that you just don’t feel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is an opportunity to enjoy the perfect climate and facilities at prices far lower than its more illustrious neighbours.

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Andy Mossack reviews the Pullman Timi Ama Hotel in Sardinia

Pullman Timi Ama Hotel. A kids perfect hotel

The bronze-age tower sitting proudly on the adjacent hilltop has no doubt seen it all before, but for me this is very impressive. Early October. Hot sun. Beautiful white beach.  Empty.

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