Known for its beautiful coastline, Ras Al Khaimah is the northern Emirate of the UAE. Given the fascinating history, culture and spectacular landscapes, Ras Al Khaimah makes the perfect getaway when you’re travelling to the UAE.
The road infrastructure has improved significantly by the government in the Emirate. Also, several options for public transportation in Ras Al Khaimah have been introduced by RAK Transport Authority (RAKTA). Therefore, commuting in RAK and even to and from other Emirates is convenient via public transport.
Here we have compiled an easy-to-read, go-to guide for public transport in Ras Al Khaimah. Thus, either you are a resident in the Emirate or a tourist, you can plan a hassle-free commute.
Without further ado, let’s dive right in.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAKTA, also called RAK Transport Authority, was established in 2008. The dedicated authority ensures that the public transport in Ras Al Khaimah is in line with best international practices. RAKTA supervises all transportation services including buses, rental buses, tourist transport, commercial transport, mass transit, taxis, maritime transport, school transport, and all other passenger transport services.
TAXI SERVICE IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
Taxis are one of the commonly used Ras Al Khaimah public transport. Regulated by RAKTA, the region has around 600 Al Hamra taxis for daily commute. These taxis were introduced in Ras Al Khaimah by Arabia Holdings in association with Ras Al Khaimah Transport Investment. Al Hamra taxis are fully air-conditioned.
Public transportation in Ras Al Khaimah is also facilitated by Arabia Taxi, which is a franchise of RAK Transport Authority. There are around 500 Arabia Taxis in the Emirate.
Arabia and Al Hamra normal taxi fare starts from AED 3.00 and outside RAK the fare is from AED 10.00.
Moreover, there are RAKTA taxis operating across the Emirate in three categories – Regular taxis, Sharing taxis and Ladies taxis.
Regular Taxi
The fare rate for intra-city travelling using Regular RAKTA taxis are:
Description | Fare |
|---|---|
Description Flag Fall Day Time (6:00am to 9.59pm) | Fare AED 4.00 |
Description Flag Fall Night Time (10:00pm to 5.59am) | Fare AED 5.00 |
Description Flag Fall to other Emirates | Fare AED 15.00 |
Description Every 595 Meters | Fare AED 1.00 |
Description Every 1 km | Fare AED 1.88 |
Description Waiting Charge after first 5 Minutes | Fare AED 0.50 / MINUTES |
Description Minimum trip Charge | Fare AED 6.00 |
Description Service Fees Per Trip | Fare AED 2.00 |
Sharing Taxi
A budget-friendly taxi service with ride-sharing option also runs between Nakheel and Masafi with fare detailed below.
Destination | Fare |
|---|---|
Destination Nakheel – Masafi (Direct) | Fare 25 |
Destination Nakheel- Friday Market(Drop Only) | Fare 20 |
Destination Nakheel-al Ghail Ind,area | Fare 15 |
Destination Nakheelairport, Khatt & Taween R/a | Fare 10 |
Destination Al Ghail Ind,area -masafi | Fare 15 |
Destination Al Ghail Ind,area -friday Market (Drop Only) | Fare 10 |
Destination RAK Airport – Masafi | Fare 20 |
Destination RAK Airport – Friday Market (Drop Only) | Fare 15 |
Destination Khatt,taween R/a, Aden – Friday Market (Drop Only) | Fare 10 |
Destination Khatt,taween R/a, Aden – Masafi | Fare 15 |
Destination Between 2 Stops (Single Journey) | Fare 5 |
Whereas, the sharing taxi service between Masafi and Nakheel charges the following fares:
Destination | Fare |
|---|---|
Destination Nakheel – Masafi (Direct) | Fare 25 |
Destination Masafi – Friday Market (Drop Only) | Fare 10 |
Destination Masafi – Al Ghail, Aden Taween, R/A | Fare 15 |
Destination Masafi – RAK Airport | Fare 20 |
Destination Al Ghail – Nakheel | Fare 15 |
Destination Al Ghail – RAK Airport | Fare 10 |
Destination RAK Airport – Nakheel | Fare 10 |
Destination Between 2 stops (Single Journey) | Fare 5 |
Ladies Taxi
Another type of taxi service operating in RAK is the Ladies taxi service which runs 24/7. The fare charged by Ladies taxi service is similar to that charged by Regular taxi service in RAK.
For inter-city commute, there are VIP Limos by Al Hamra that you can book for different destinations in other Emirates. There are 7-seater, 14-seater, 30-seater, 35-seater and 50-seater Al Hamra VIP Limousines that you can book for airport transfers to neighbouring Emirates, tourist and non-tourist destinations, hotels as well as RAK hotels and city tourist spots.
The cost of a full-day city tour from RAK Hotel to Dubai starts from AED 700 (7-seater) and goes up to AED 1900 (50-seater). Whereas, for Abu Dhabi the fare starts from AED 950 (7-seater) and can range as high as AED 2300 (50-seater).
RAKTA Taxi can also be booked through the Careem App. Here’s what you need to do:
- Download the Careem App (Android | iOS) and create account
- Choose ‘Hala Taxi’ for your ride
- Choose ‘RAKTA Taxi’ from the list of car types
BUS SERVICE IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAKTA takes care of the entire inter Emirate and intra Emirate bus transportation needs of the public. RAK Transport Authority has launched public buses to facilitate commuting in the region. All the buses are fully air-conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled. They are one of the affordable modes of public transport in Ras Al Khaimah.
INTERCITY BUS
Here are the bus fare rates and RAK transport bus schedule from Ras Al Khaimah to other Emirates:
RAK TO DUBAI UNION BUS STATION
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 5:30 am to 9:00 pm
Frequency: 1.5 hours
Fare: AED 27
RAK TO SHARJAH BUS STATION
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Frequency: 1.5 hours
Fare: AED 27
RAK TO AJMAN BUS STATION
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 5:30 am to 9:00 pm
Frequency: 1.5 – 2 hours
Fare: AED 20
RAK TO UMM-AL-QUWWAIN
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 5:30 am to 9:00 pm
Frequency: 1.5 – 2 hours
Fare: AED 15
RAK TO ABU DHABI BUS STATION
Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Timings: 10:00 am | 3:00 pm
Fare: AED 47
RAK TO AL AIN
Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Timings: 09:00 am | 02:00 pm
Fare: AED 47
RAK TO AL GLOBAL VILLAGE
Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Timings: 01:00 pm | 05:00 pm
Fare: AED 30
CITY BUS
Through the City buses, RAKTA connects the key geographic regions of RAK with the Emirate’s core. The routes, timings and fares followed by the City buses are detailed below.
Al Nakeel to Sha’am area || Sha’am area to Al Nakeel
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 06:00 am to 10:15 pm
Frequency: 1 – 1.5 hours
Fare: AED 5 to 10
Al Nakeel to Al Jazirah Al Hamra || Al Jazirah Al Hamra to Al Nakeel
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
Frequency: 1 – 1.5 hours
Fare: AED 5 to 10
Al Nakeel to RAK Airport || RAK Airport to Al Nakeel
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
Frequency: 1 – 1.5 hours
Fare: AED 5 to 10
AURAK to Manar Mall || Manar Mall to AURAK
Days: Saturday – Friday
Timings: 10:00 am to 07:30 pm
Frequency: 3 hours
Fare: AED 5
You can easily book bus tickets online via RAK Bus official website or through RAKBUS app (Android | iOS). Besides, you can commute to Ras Al Khaimah from Dubai via bus as well as from other Emirates.
MICRO MOBILITY SERVICES IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
Another mode of public transport is RAK’s micro-mobility service including e-scooters and e-bikes. These services are offered in cooperation with ‘FENIX’ in 10 different spots throughout the Emirates. These locations include:
- Al Marjan Island
- Al Hamra
- Corniche Al Qawasim
- Corniche Al Mairid
- Mina Al Arab
- Rams Corniche
- Sha’ams
- Jabal Jais
- American University
- The Ritz-Carlton
This new mode of public transport in Ras Al Khaimah is cost-effective, time-saving and sustainable. Customers can book rides on the scooters and bikes via their FENIX mobile app (Android | iOS) with an unlocking fee of AED 3. They will also receive clear in-app safety instructions and local guidelines on using electric vehicles legally and responsibly.
Some of these safety guidelines set by the authority include not exceeding the speed limit of 20 km/h, not being used by riders under 14 years of age, and not leaving the e-scooter in a manner that obstructs the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. E-scooters, however, are a flexible and efficient transportation service for all types of passengers who are looking to save time and money, and have some fun.
MARINE TRANSPORT SERVICES IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
With the help of RAKTA’s Abra service, a customer can take advantage of regularly scheduled commuter and tourist journeys via the city’s waterways. The details of fare charges and service locations are detailed below.
Service Fees: AED 10 per Station | 30 mins rental – AED 150 | 60 mins rental – AED 300. Children below the age of 2 years and people of determination can travel for free
Timings: Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM | Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Service Locations: Qawasim Corniche station 1 | Qawasim Corniche station 2 | Hilton Garden Inn station | Manar Mall
RAK TRANSPORT AUTHORITY CONTACT DETAILS
Address: Al Dhait South, opposite The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Contact number: +971-72356567
Working hours: Sunday to Thursday, 07:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Fax: +971-72356561
Email: info@rakta.gov.ae
Besides, if commuting via public transport is not feasible, then you may opt to buy a used car in Ras Al Khaimah. This option is valid only if you are a resident in the Emirate and you have a valid Ras Al Khaimah driving licence. Whereas tourists may opt for a car rental service in Ras Al Khaimah and explore the city or commute to other Emirates.
Stay tuned to UAE’s top auto blog for more information about different intercity and intracity transport in the UAE.
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