Shopping · Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates
Shopping in Ras Al Khaimah
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Shopping is low-key compared with Dubai: a few malls in the city and Al Hamra, and local markets for dates, spices and household goods. Best souvenirs: Pearls, Dates and Bakhoor and oud.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 0
- Top souvenir
- Pearls
Where to shop
Manar Mall
The emirate's main mall by the creek, with fashion, a hypermarket, cinema and food court.
Al Hamra Mall
A smaller mall near the resorts with a supermarket, cafés and everyday shops.
Al Naeem Mall
A city-centre mall for everyday shopping and electronics.
What to buy
Pearls
Cultured pearls and pearl jewellery from the farm at Al Rams.
Dates
Locally grown and boxed dates from supermarkets and specialist shops.
Bakhoor and oud
Incense and perfume oils sold in malls and perfume shops.
Emirati coffee blends
Cardamom and saffron coffee mixes with small coffee cups.
Sadu weaving
Traditional geometric Bedouin weaving made into cushions, bags and wall hangings.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Experience · Ras Al Khaimah City
Manar Mall
The emirate's main shopping mall, by the creek in the city, has fashion stores, a hypermarket, food court, cinema and children's entertainment.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Luqaimat, Khameer bread, Karak chai and Arabic coffee and dates. Emirati cafés, heritage events and resort buffets. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Al Marjan Island | $$$ | Man-made islands lined with all-inclusive and family beach resorts |
| Mina Al Arab | $$$$ | Lagoons, mangroves and low-rise resorts between the city and Al Hamra |
| Ras Al Khaimah City | $$ | The creek, the corniche and everyday Emirati life in Al Nakheel and the old town |
| Al Wadi Desert | $$$$ | Red dunes and a desert resort south of the city |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in AED. Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated where no service charge is included, and small tips for hotel staff, drivers and guides are customary.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in May–September; the busiest months are December.
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Ras Al Khaimah?
Pearls, Dates, Bakhoor and oud and Emirati coffee blends.
+Where is the best shopping in Ras Al Khaimah?
Manar Mall: The emirate's main mall by the creek, with fashion, a hypermarket, cinema and food court.