Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Nakheel is a suburban district in Ras Al Khaimah that enjoys a waterfront location near Ras Al Khaimah Harbour. The community mainly consists of low-rise residential buildings that offer small apartments. Its residential side is well-connected to main roads and is home to Lulu Centre and Safeer Market. Al Nakheel is also home to Naeem Mall.

Moreover, Al Manama – Ras Al Khaimah Road (E11) runs through the community, which puts it in a prime spot, convenient for travelling outside the area. Al Nakheel district in Ras Al Khaimah, should not be mistaken for the Al Nakheel sub-community in The Greens, Dubai or Al Nakhil, Ajman.

• Al Nakheel occupies a waterfront location in Ras Al Khaimah
• Shops, parks, schools and clinics are all within convenient reach
• Apartments for rent are on the affordable side compared to other areas
• The community is dominated by residential apartments in low-rise buildings
• The community gets direct access to Al Manama – RAK Road (E11) and Al Muntasir Road

Al Nakheel sits right next to RAK Harbour so one can expect a peaceful neighbourhood. However, the community is also close to a network of roads, including the major highway Al Manama – RAK Road (E11), which allows easy access to the rest of the emirates. Residents enjoy basic facilities like retail stores, malls and community parks all within a few minute’s drive.

You will find a series of low to mid-rise buildings in Al Nakheel that offer a wide range of studio flats and 1 to 3-bedroom apartments. These flats come in varying sizes ranging from 250 sq. ft. of surface area to 3,227 sq. ft. of area.

The apartment buildings offer well-furnished units with many facilities like gyms, pools and parking within the perimeters. Some of these apartment buildings are water-facing which means tenants get to enjoy magnificent sea views from their balconies. Other than the serene view, residents can also enjoy the cool breeze of the sea in summer.

Al Nakheel is one of the top 5 places to rent apartments in Ras Al Khaimah.

The rental apartments in Al Nakheel lie on the lower spectrum. For instance, typically a studio flat in Al Nakheel can be rented for as low as AED 12k, which is quite cheap compared to other areas. Likewise, renting rates for 1-bedroom units in Al Nakheel range between AED 17k to AED 27k, while the average rent for 2-bed units in Al Nakheel is AED 45k, annually. To rent a bigger 3-bed apartment in Al Nakheel, one needs to gather around AED 62k.

Parking space is available in most of the buildings in the area. Each unit is allocated at least one parking space. Those who own two cars are allowed to park outside in the streets, with visitor’s parking.

Residents mostly commonly take their four-wheelers to get around town. The streets are well-connected to the main roads, which provides easy access to the important areas of the emirate. However, if you prefer to use public transport near Al Nakheel, there is RAK Bus Stop towards Al Dhait South that takes a 14-minutes drive to reach. The preferred means of public transport in the area is the taxi. You can hire a traditional or online cab as these are easily available in the area.

For daily household and grocery pickup, there are many supermarkets that are spotted in the area. You will spot a couple of branches of Safeer Hypermarket just off Al Manama-RAK Road (E11). Towards the southern end of Al Nakheel, a bunch of supermarkets such as Al Hoot Supermarket and Saas Supermarket, while towards the north-eastern side of the community, you will find a branch of Gulf Hypermarket and Nesto towards the intersection of Al Manama road and Al Uraibi Street.

Obaid Khalifa Al Jaber Mosque is located in the centre of this community. The mosque features separate prayer areas for men and women. Besides other local mosques, some popular mosques in Al Nakheel include Mohammed khalifa Al Maheri Mosque, Muhammed Almahiri Mosque, Al Qasimi Grand Mosque and Hessa Al Bakr Mosque.

St Mary’s Orthodox Church Nakheel is a Christian church that lies just across Al Uraibi Street. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Al Nakheel is also located on the same drive. Both of these churches are accessible in 5-minutes via car.

Residents will find a few nursery options in the neighbourhood. These are Little Oxford Nursery, Lavenders Nursery & Day Care and Little Dream Nursery.

Some preferred schools near Al Nakheel include GEMS Westminster School and Indian Public School. Both of these are among the best schools in Ras Al Khaimah district. GEMS Westminster School offers the British curriculum and is located in Seih Al Uraibi, at an 8-minute drive. Indian Public School in Al Hudaiba is a 5-minute drive. This top Indian school in RAK offers a CBSE curriculum.

Other schools nearby are Arabia School, Scholars Indian School and Nazir Ibrahim School. While, higher education options near Al Nakheel include the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, available under an 8-minutes drive from Al Nakheel.

Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital is the most reputable hospital in Al Nakheel where patients can visit anytime during the 24-hour open emergency. Al Zahrawi Hospital is one of the top hospitals in RAK, that is located just across the border in the Al Seer District. This multi-speciality hospital has a team of general surgeons, dermatologists, gynaecologists, paediatrics and general practitioners to cater for the patients.

Thumbay Clinic Ras Al Khaimah near DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is just a 6-minute drive, which offers services like general surgery, obstetrics, radiology and other services. Many pharmacies are also located within the area, such as Corniche Pharmacy, Al Nakheel Pharmacy and Al Suwaidi Pharmacy.

Situated close to the waterfront area of Dafan Al Nakheel, the community is set amidst many waterfront districts of Ras Al Khaimah. It shares a border with Al Seer, Ras Al Khaimah Harbour, Seih Al Hudaiba and Al Uraibi.

Manar Mall is located just a drive across Al Muntasir Road. This waterfront retail destination is a favourite spot for locals and tourists that offers a wide collection of international brands, a Carrefour, a food court with plenty of dining options and some entertainment spots and a play area for kids. Manar Mall is considered one of the top malls in Ras Al Khaimah. Other popular malls in Al Nakheel include Naeem Mall and Nesto Center.

Al Nakheel is famous for its top cafes and coffee shops in RAK where visitors can enjoy lip-smacking desserts and breakfast items in a cosy ambience. Some popular ones are Caribou Coffee and Icons Coffee Couture.

The community also has a number of restaurants that offer diverse cuisines. Claypot is a casual restaurant in Al Nakheel that offers Indian and North Indian Cuisines. it is one of the best restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah. National Restaurant serves delicious Arabian and Asian food, while Eat & Drink Restaurant offers diverse dishes including Arabian and Middle Eastern foods. Al Saad Restaurant and Pure Veg Restaurant are a few of the budget-friendly restaurants in al Nakheel that are good for Pakistani and Indian spicy dishes.

For a fun-filled day out at the beach, you can visit the bunch of public and private beaches nearby. These include RAK Beach, Sidroh Beach and Al Hamra Beach, all located within a 10-minute radius of Al Nakheel. You can also visit Cove Rotana Beach Resort and The Flamingo Beach Resort for some beachside activities, leisure sports and cruising experiences.

Whether it’s a longer stay in Al Nakheel or just a short trip to RAK, you will find a lot of entertainment options nearby. Those who like to check out the rich history and culture of Ras Al Khaimah can pay a visit to the RAK old city. It is a residential part of the emirate that also displays artistic monuments. Some old masterpieces include old souq, old mosque and Al Hisn Fort that highlights the history of the Emirate. You can also check out Ras Al Khaimah National Museum here.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in RAK is Ice Land Water Park, a snow-themed outdoor water park that offers many activities. The famous resorts in RAK such as Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa or the Ritz Carlton Hotel offer many thrilling activities. Here you can take part in things like camel/horse riding, archery lessons, stargazing, fishing expeditions and much more.

Al Nakheel boasts a few green spaces, small gardens and playgrounds where residents can enjoy evening strolls. For fitness activities, one can visit the Western Gym & Karate and Turbo Gym in Al Nakheel. There is also Nitrogen Gym and GymNational RAK just across the north-western border.

Ladies can head to Thara Lady Salon, while men can visit Tedallal Gents Saloon in Al Nakheel. Other salons nearby include Sun Shine Ladies Salon, Karzounita Ladies Salon, Bombay Hair Dressing Saloon and Enjaz Gents Salon.

While Al Nakheel does not offer any events in particular, there’s a lot of exploring to do in the nearby areas. The RAK’s community calendar is packed with fun activities, events and parties all throughout the year. For food lovers of the community, many cafes and restaurants hold eating festivals while Al Hamra Village and Ritz Carlton Hotel in RAK offer chic nightlife options where parties are organised from time to time.

There is also a 3-week UAE Awafi Festival held in RAK Desert where visitors can enjoy many thrilling activities including sand-dune racing, games and activities for children, music and dancing festivities and handicraft shops. Moreover, A marathon event is held every year in February to highlight global health awareness.

Al Nakheel mainly consists of apartment buildings. It can be a bit of a deal-breaker for those of you who are looking for private villas or townhouses. The town is a more feasible option for singles, couples or small families as the apartments for rent in Al Nakheel come in just studio, 1 to 3-bed divisions. Mostly available for rent these properties are rarely on sale.

Al Nakheel is a water-facing residential community in Ras Al Khaimah.

Al Nakheel features standalone villas and apartment buildings.

• Manar Mall is just 7-minutes away
• Home to Lulu Center and Safeer market
• Takes 22-minutes to drive to reach RAK International Airport
• 25-minutes to Al Hamra Village via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road (E11)