Ras Al Selaab, Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Selaab is a waterfront community in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) offering a wide range of affordable residences. The residential district is home to Ras Al Khaimah Port and a small maritime museum, Ahmed Bin Majid Museum. The neighbourhood shares the border with popular residential communities of the emirate including Al Seer and Al Mamourah.

• A waterfront community in Ras Al Khaimah
• Offering apartments in different configurations
• Home to the renowned RAK Port
• Close to Manama Ras Al Khaimah Road (E18)

Ras Al Selaab is a suburban area boasting modern amenities and facilities. It has a feel of an urbanised area because of Ras Al Khaimah Port and other government offices. As for the residential side, one can find a wide range of apartments available in unique layouts. The well-connected road network is another feature of the residential community.

Properties in Ras Al Selaab include apartments mostly. These apartments come with an area ranging between 1,061 sq. ft. to 1,511 sq. ft. Each residential unit offers a bedroom with an attached bathroom, fitted kitchen and living room. The availability of a maid’s room and a balcony depends upon the unit type you are renting. Other amenities of the apartment buildings include 24-hour security, on-site maintenance and a dedicated parking area for each apartment.

The price range of apartments for rent in Ras Al Selaab is as follows:

• The average annual rent for a 1-bedroom unit is AED 26k
• The average annual rent for a 2-bedroom unit is AED 27k

Tenants must check the payment plan with landlords or relators before renting any property to avoid inconvenience.

Those looking for buying apartments in Ras Al Selaab can purchase in the following price range:

• 1-bedroom apartments in Ras Al Selaab can be purchased for AED 220k
• 2-bedroom apartments in Ras Al Selaab can be purchased for AED 350k

Since there are limited options available for investors in the neighbourhood, they can take a look at other apartments for sale in Ras Al Khaimah.

Yasmin Tower is a popular building in Ras Al Selaab offering residential and commercial space along with a range of amenities. It is a 29-storey tower from which 15 floors are dedicated to residences, 5 floors to office spaces and the other 5 levels are for car parking. The carefully designed apartments for sale in Yasmin Tower offer large airy hallways and gorgeous sea views from the lounge and balconies. The offices sit at the topmost level of the tower which can be customized as per the requirement. Other amenities of Yasmin Tower apartments for rent include a separate gym for men and women, a rooftop swimming pool and a café.

Finding parking spaces in Ras Al Selaab isn’t a hassle as most of the apartment buildings come with dedicated car parking spaces. As for commercial buildings, visitors can find free or charged parking areas in the buildings.

Those with private conveyance can commute easily using the well-connected road network. Al Mamourah Road and Al Jazah Road run along with the community that connects Ras Al Selaab to Manama Ras Al Khaimah Road (E18).

As for public transportation in Ras Al Selaab, residents can find a few bus stations near the community. These include the Nakheel bus station and Etisalat bus station. It will take a 5-minute drive to reach these bus stations. Tenants can also hail a cab for travelling to key areas of the city.

There are several local grocery stores in Ras Al Selaab from where residents can buy daily usage items. Ras Al Selaab Grocery, Tabassam Grocery and Bint Al Arab Grocery are a few of them. For larger grocery hauls, Lulu Centre is located a 7-minute drive away. Residents can shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, electronics, household items and beauty care products from the supermarket.

One of the popular alcohol shops in Ras Al Khaimah, Centaurus International is also located in the community. The alcohol shop in Ras Al Selaab has a good selection of fine wine, beers, ciders and spirits. One can also buy accessories from the shop like bottle openers and flasks.

Muslim residents can offer their prayers in Al Sibtain Masjid and Al Shabiyyah Mosque in Ras Al Selaab. Other mosques near the community are Obaid Khalifa Al Jaber Mosque and Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Mosque. Those who follow Christianity can head to Winners Chapel International RAK for worship. It will take a short drive of 2 minutes to reach the church.

Parents with school-going children can find several reputable schools near Ras Al Selaab. These include Ibn Al Qayyim School, Ideal English School and New Indian School.

Ideal English School is one of the best schools in Ras Al Khaimah accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. It is located a 17-minute drive away from the community. New Indian Higher Secondary School is another school nearby following the Kerala Syllabus from Grade 1 to Grade 12 while the Kindergarten follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) system.

Those looking for higher education options can find plenty of institutes in a short drive of 10 to 15-minutes. These include HCT Ras Al Khaimah Women’s College, RAK Medical Health & Sciences University and American University of Ras Al Khaimah.

Residents can seek medical assistance from Aster Clinic RAK, Zain Medical Centre and Al Ahalia Medical Centre. All these clinics near Ras Al Selaab are located within a 5-minute drive. Aster Clinic Ras Al Khaimah is one of the best clinics in RAK providing quality healthcare facilities for dentistry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and orthopaedics. The clinic also has a laboratory and X-Ray facilities.

Ras Al Selaab, Ras Al Khaimah not only shares the beachside border of the emirate but is also surrounded by the popular residential areas from the north and eastern sides. Home to Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, Al Mairid is located on the northern side of the community. To its eastern side, Al Seer and Al Nakheel are located while Al Mamourah is situated to the north-eastern end. Other nearby areas include Suhaim and Al Uraibi.

Shopping destinations near Ras Al Selaab, Ras Al Khaimah include Manar Mall, Al Naeem Mall and RAK Mall. Manar Mall is one of the best malls in Ras Al Khaimah featuring more than 120 retail outlets and a range of dining options and entertainment facilities. Popular stores in the mall are H&M, Sephora, Miniso, Rivoli, Damas and Ace Hardware. The shopping mall also has Carrefour, a cinema and a recreational facility, Tridom. It will take an 8-minute drive to reach the mall.

There are several local eateries and cafes in Ras Al Selaab, RAK offering diverse cuisines of different cultures. Grace Restaurant and Cafeteria LLC, AIFHM Restaurant, Yum Yum Snacks and Al Bostan Coffee Shop are a few of them. Foodies can also drive for 10 to 15-minutes to dine at some of the best restaurants in Ras Al Khaimah, These include Capra Restaurant, Peppermill, Roh Al Ettehad Restaurant and Al Saad Restaurant.

Since Ras Al Selaab is a waterfront community, residents can enjoy plenty of beachside activities along the coast. Other public beaches near the community are RAK Beach and Sidroh Beach. It will take a 7 to 10-minute drive to visit these beaches.

Ras Al Khaimah Port is one of the notable landmarks in Ras Al Selaab. It has a Free Zone area with direct waterfront access. Other features of the port are the availability of multiple sheltered berths, warehouses, cargo handling for general goods and cold storage areas. The strategic location of RAK Port makes it an ideal hub for all types of industries. The state-of-the-art cruise terminal is another feature of the port. The inaugural cruise ship ‘MV Seabourn Ovation’ was escorted on 1st December 2019 at RAK Port which can carry 600 guests at a time.

Ibn Majid Museum is another landmark of the community. It was a maritime museum named after the famous Arab seafarer Ahmed Bin Majid. He was known as the ‘lion of the sea’ due to his exceptional sailing skills. Ahmad Ibn Majid was also a navigator, scholar and poet. The museum in Ras Al Selaab has numerous exhibits such as equipment required for pearl diving, a model of traditional rowing boats and pictures made from shells.

Residents of Ras Al Selaab, RAK have several options to take good care of their health and fitness. These include Mango Sports Club and Etisalat Social Club. Mango Sports Club offers training for martial arts and swimming for ladies and children. Other gyms near the community are Ruby Fitness and GymNation RAK.

Ladies can head to Rashen Ladies Salon and The House of Beauty Salon for beauty care treatments. Both salons are located within a short drive of 5 minutes from the community.

Manar Mall hosts different events all around the year. These include summer carnivals, awareness programs, book fairs and circus parades.

Ras Al Selaab is an ideal community for families and individuals with all the amenities located in proximity. The area might be busy due to commercial activities but residential streets are unaffected by it.

Ras Al Selaab is a waterfront community in Ras Al Khaimah located on the western end of the emirate.

• Ras Al Khaimah Airport is located a 23-minute drive away
• It will take a 9-minute drive to visit the National Museum of RAK
• The emirate of Sharjah is located an hour away from the community
• A 25-minute drive to Al Jazirah Al Hamra