From beachfront lounges on Al Marjan Island to the local corniche cafes RAK regulars swear by – here is where to find the best shisha across the emirate, grouped by area so you can find the closest spot fast. 33 places, hotel lounges and traditional cafes alike.
Al Marjan Island8 spots
Rove Al Marjan Island
Beachside shisha by the live-DJ piazza at RAK's buzzy Rove beach hotel.
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CLAW BBQ – Hampton by Hilton
American grill with flavoured shisha on a sea-view terrace – great for sunset.
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Karma Kafe – Hampton by Hilton
Buddha-Bar-style Asian lounge with a waterfront terrace and shisha.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Marjan Island
Rooftop shisha and sea views at Sho Fee, plus seaside seating.
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Dar Zellij – Pullman Marjan Island
Moroccan-styled lounge at Pullman with authentic shisha settings – the resort's confirmed shisha venue.
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Al Marjan Island lounges are best for a sunset and a lively, dressed-up crowd. For something cheaper, quieter and open latest, head to the corniche cafes in RAK City – many run 24 hours.
Mina Al Arab4 spots
InterContinental Mina Al Arab
Beachfront resort; shisha by the sea at the lounges/terraces.
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Sahara Cafe – Jannah Resort
Arabic-style cafe at Jannah with indoor and terrace shisha.
Al Hamra & Al Dhait7 spots
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah – Camelia
Upscale cafe-and-shisha terrace at the Waldorf, with golf-and-sea views.
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The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach
Luxury beachfront resort with refined shisha settings.
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Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort
French-Polynesian-styled resort with beach/terrace shisha.
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Al Hamra Mall – Armeria Gourmet & Orda
Two terrace cafes (Armeria Gourmet and Orda) serving shisha at Al Hamra Mall.
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Most hotel lounges welcome non-guests for shisha, but call ahead in peak season (November to March) and during Ramadan, when shisha service usually starts only after iftar.
RAK City, Corniche & local cafes13 spots
Traditional Coffee Shop
Waterfront cafe decorated in local Emirati style; shisha from ~AED 15 – a long-time local favourite.
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Location Caffe (Al Qurm)
Budget 24-hour cafe near RAK Mall on Khuzam Road – shisha, food and free parking.
Smile Cafe (Al Qusaidat)
Popular local cafe on Al Areej Street known for premium shisha.
Manhattan Cafe
Local lounge with a good vibe and well-priced shisha in a range of flavours.
Mughal Suites – Czech Pub
Indoor and outdoor shisha at the Czech Pub on Al Maareedh Street – good value, late-night.
Hilton Garden Inn – Hopfenberg
Central hotel in Al Nakheel (Bin Daher St) with terrace and poolside shisha.
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Orient – Rixos Al Mairid
Turkish fine-dining restaurant at Rixos Al Mairid with its own entrance (open to non-guests) – shisha in a Silk Road-themed setting on Al Maareedh.
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Gerard Cafe (Al Dhait North)
French-style patisserie-cafe; RAK branch on Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem St.
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Semsom (Grove Village Mall)
Lebanese restaurant on Al Qasimi Corniche with a Khor-view terrace and well-rated shisha.
Al Dar Caffe
Local cafe with branches in Dafan Al Khor and on Corniche Al Qawasim, both serving shisha.
Arabisk Restaurant & Cafe (Al Uraibi)
24-hour Middle Eastern restaurant-cafe with shisha in Al Uraibi.
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Out in the desert1 spots
Sonara Camp
Luxury desert dining inside the Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Nature Reserve – shisha alongside sunset dinners, live entertainment and a falcon show.
Read full guideFor the most authentic, wallet-friendly experience, skip the resorts and pull up a sofa at a corniche cafe like the Traditional Coffee Shop – a shisha runs about AED 15.
