Al Naeem Mall High street shopping comes to Ras Al Khaimah at Naeem Mall with brands like Koton, Cath Kidstone, Aeropostale and F&F. Café Bateel, Reem Al Bawadi, Shakespeare & Co. and Pepper Mill are great for gourmet bites. alnaeemmall.com
SOUKS Al Muairedh Souk Pick up a precious souvenir in gold here.
Al Hamra Mall East and West, Hamra Mall has the best of both worlds. Springfield, H&M and Beyond the Beach bring global haute couture to shoppers while local boutiques and handicrafts stores add an Arabian flair. Entertainment options include a cinema and kids’ amusement centre.
Kuwaiti Souk Ras Al Khaimah’s oldest market, Kuwaiti Souk, is perfect for tourists who are looking for pocket friendly souvenirs and handicrafts. Arabic fragrances, spices and herbs are the highlights here.
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Old Souk The Old Souk is known for its mound of aromatic herbs and spices, interesting traditional handicrafts and reams of vibrant textiles. Most of the Emirate’s old markets and souks are in the old town just off Al Qawasim Corniche Road and along the creek beside the morning fish market.
HERITAGE AREAS RAK Mall
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There’s so much more to RAK Mall than just retail therapy. Get the adrenaline pumping at its indoor football pitch or massive ice rink. Kids will love chugging around the mall in the colourful mini train. A multi-cuisine food court staves off hunger pangs.
An imposing stone fort in the 18th century, National Museum now houses a carefully curated collection of exhibits evidencing the area's natural history and archaeology, as well
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Safeer Mall Budget shopping is best done at Safeer. Over a hundred shops offer value for money buys in fashion, footwear and home furnishings. safeergroup.com
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as other relics of the Qawassim tribe. Highlights include intricately patterned Iron-Age stone vessels and 18th century terracotta urns.