Ras al-Khaimah Attractions
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Archeological excavations have shown that Ras al-Khaimah was the seat of ancient civilizations. The old name for Ras al-Khaimah was Julphar.
Ras-Al-Khaimah is an adventurous place with the beauty and traditions maintained through the centuries. The pearl-market was a major income for the city until the decline for demand in the early 20th C. The discovery of offshore Saleh oil fields in the 1980's gave the city an economic boost.
The Khour Ras al-Khaimah divides the city of Ras al-Khaimah into two parts. The western part, Old Ras al- Khaimah has the Ras al-Khaimah Museum and some governmental departments. The eastern part, Al Nakheel, is home to the Ruler's office, governmental departments and commercial companies. A bridge connects the two parts over the Khour.
Digdagga, a town near Ras al- Khaimah, has a large modern agricultural farm that supplies fruits and vegetables to other emirates.
Ras-Al-Khaimah is an adventurous place with the beauty and traditions maintained through the centuries. The pearl-market was a major income for the city until the decline for demand in the early 20th C. The discovery of offshore Saleh oil fields in the 1980's gave the city an economic boost.
The Khour Ras al-Khaimah divides the city of Ras al-Khaimah into two parts. The western part, Old Ras al- Khaimah has the Ras al-Khaimah Museum and some governmental departments. The eastern part, Al Nakheel, is home to the Ruler's office, governmental departments and commercial companies. A bridge connects the two parts over the Khour.
Digdagga, a town near Ras al- Khaimah, has a large modern agricultural farm that supplies fruits and vegetables to other emirates.
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