Ras Al Khaimah Calendar

The RAK Calendar is your complete directory of upcoming events in Ras Al Khaimah – from outdoor adventures on Jebel Jais to beachside brunches on Al Marjan Island, cultural festivals, family activities, fitness events, and everything in between. Browse by date, filter by category, and plan your next RAK experience. Updated regularly as new events are confirmed.

Explore Events in Ras Al Khaimah by Category

Ras Al Khaimah hosts events across every interest and age group throughout the year. Use the calendar above to browse all upcoming events, or explore by category below to find what suits you.

Adventure & Outdoor Events RAK is the UAE’s adventure capital and its outdoor events calendar reflects that. Jebel Jais – the UAE’s highest peak at 1,934 metres – is home to the world’s longest zipline, the Jais Sledder, via ferrata, and a growing programme of organised outdoor events year-round. Beyond Jebel Jais, the coastline and desert host everything from triathlons to hot air balloon flights. Major recurring events include the RAK Half Marathon, the HIGHLANDER Hiking Challenge, Arabian Warrior, and the Ras Al Khaimah Triathlon.

Brunches & Dining Events RAK’s resort dining scene punches well above its weight. Regular brunch events and themed dining nights run across the emirate’s top hotels including Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Rixos Al Mairid, DoubleTree by Hilton Marjan Island, Waldorf Astoria, Anantara Mina Al Arab, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, and Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island. From Friday brunches to live music nights and seasonal themed events, the calendar above lists all confirmed upcoming dining events.

Family Events & Activities RAK is one of the UAE’s most family-friendly destinations – and its events calendar reflects this year-round. Seasonal programmes around school holidays, Easter, Eid, and UAE National Day regularly fill the calendar with family-friendly activities. The best summer camps in RAK run every year, and attractions like the Jais Adventure Park, Dreamland Aqua Park, and RAK Mall host regular family events throughout the year.

Fitness & Wellness Events From beach yoga sessions to full endurance races, RAK has built a strong reputation among the UAE’s fitness community. The RAK Half Marathon – one of the world’s fastest – draws elite runners and enthusiastic participants every February. Trail running, cycling events like Jais Ride, and wellness retreats at resorts like Nirvana Retreat and Anantara make RAK a serious destination for active visitors.

Arts, Culture & Seasonal Events The Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival is an annual highlight, alongside the RAK Fine Arts Festival, the Al Rams Festival, and a growing programme of cultural events at the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah. Seasonal celebrations around Ramadan, Eid, UAE National Day, and New Year draw large-scale events to public spaces across the emirate – including RAK’s famous record-breaking New Year fireworks.

Day Passes & Staycation Events Not every RAK event requires a ticket – many of the emirate’s best experiences come through hotel day pass offers that give access to beach clubs, pools, and F&B at world-class resorts. Seasonal staycation packages from Sofitel Al Hamra, Ritz-Carlton, Cove Rotana, and others regularly appear in the calendar above.

Planning Your Visit to Ras Al Khaimah

RAK is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour from Dubai by car, making it one of the most accessible weekend destinations in the UAE. If you’re travelling without a car, our guide covers how to get between RAK and Dubai by bus and taxi. For accommodation, RAK has options across every budget – from luxury resorts with private pools to budget-friendly staycations at Hilton Garden Inn.

For what’s on right now, visit our Things to Do in Ras Al Khaimah This Week page – updated every week with curated picks from the calendar above.

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