Transportation in Ras al-Khaimah is extensive and well spread. Ras al-Khaimah is well connected by buses, taxis and aero planes with other cities. Transport within the city is very well laid out. Punctuality and superb service is a unique feature of the Transportation in Ras al-Khaimah.
Metered taxis are the main mode of transport within Ras Al Khaimah. Fares start dirham 2. Buses available ply on long-haul routes and cater mainly to people residing in far-flung towns like Sha`am, Rams and Jazeerah-al-Hamra. Cars for rent are available from various rent a car at negotiable prices starting at 80 dirham.
Ras Al Khaimah is connected to emirates like Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah by taxis. The taxis can be availed from the taxi-stand located south of Al Dhaid town near the new RAK Police Headquarters. Engaged taxis are available on request for about 150 dirham to Dubai and 250 dirham to Abu Dhabi.
Three free-flowing dual-carriageways link Ras Al Khaimah with the other emirates and beyond. With beaches on one side and stretches of desert on the other one follows the coast. The new other route runs towards the airport in the direction of Khatt, Masafi, Fujairah and Thaid and further onto Oman.
Ras Al Khaimah Sea PortSeaport is located in the industrial area of Khor Khuwair. It is the Emirate's main port providing bulk services. It has eight deep water berths, each 200 m long, is dredged to 12.2 m and has two ro-ro ramps plus specialized berths for handling bulk cement and aggregate. Other services include ship handling and crew changes.
The Ras Al Khaimah International Airport operates cargo and passenger services to a variety of destinations covering the Middle East, North and East Africa, Central Asia, India and the Far East. In total, 27 airlines operate scheduled and non-scheduled flights. The airport has an open skies policy. There are no restrictions on frequencies and time of arrival or departure.
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