Al Jazirah Al Hamra
An old fishing and pearling village south of Ras Al Khaimah city, left empty by its people in the last century and now partly restored. Its coral-stone houses, mosque and lanes make it one of the most complete traditional towns left on the UAE coast, and it sits on UNESCO's tentative list.
- Where
- Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Heritage site
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 3 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 25.7089, 55.7972
Get the Al Jazirah Al Hamra stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Jazirah Al Hamra. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Ras Al Khaimah volume with your photos and a note.
Near Al Jazirah Al Hamra
Al Marjan Island 7.0 km
Four coral-shaped islands built out into the Gulf off Ras Al Khaimah, given over to beach resorts and homes. It has become one of the busiest holiday spots in the UAE, with sandy shores on every side.
National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah 18 km
The emirate's history museum, set inside an old fort in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah city that was once the home of its ruling family. Its rooms hold archaeological finds and objects from the region's past, from ancient pottery to the tools of pearl divers.
Siniyah Island 20 km
A low natural island off Umm Al Quwain, site of the oldest known pearl-fishing town in the Gulf. Archaeologists have also found an early Christian monastery here, and its name is thought to mean flashing lights, after the hard glare of the sun.
Ed Dur 27 km
An ancient coastal city spread over some 5 square kilometres above Al Beidha Lake, one of the largest archaeological sites in the Emirates. Closely tied to the inland trading town of Mleiha, it has been called one of the most significant lost cities of Arabia.
Dhayah Fort 32 km
An 18th-century fort on a hilltop north of Ras Al Khaimah, the highest hilltop fort in the UAE. A steep climb leads up to its walls, which look out over date palms, the plain and the sea.
Jebel Jais 47 km
The great mountain of the Hajar range on the border of Ras Al Khaimah and Oman, its summit at 1,934 metres on the Omani side. A winding road climbs the UAE side to a high point of about 1,892 metres, where the air is cool even when the coast below is baking.
Ajman Museum 48 km
The national museum of Ajman, set inside the old Ajman Fort in the heart of the city. Its rooms cover archaeology, manuscripts and folk costume, with displays labelled in Arabic and English.
Sharjah National Park 51 km
The largest park in Sharjah, covering about 63 hectares of lawns, trees and play areas on the edge of the city. Families come out at weekends to picnic in the shade and let children run.
Questions
Where is Al Jazirah Al Hamra?
Al Jazirah Al Hamra is in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al Marjan Island (7.0 km), National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah (18 km), Siniyah Island (20 km).
How do I get the Al Jazirah Al Hamra stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Jazirah Al Hamra and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Ras Al Khaimah volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Al Jazirah Al Hamra before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Ras Al Khaimah volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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