Ras al-Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) (Arabic: رَأْس ٱلْخَيْمَة, historically Julfar) is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is the sixth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ajman. The city is divided by a creek into two parts: old town in the west and Al Nakheel in the east.[3] Ras Al Khaimah is an EarthCheck certified destination.[4] The name Ras Al Khaimah means "the headland of the tent".[5] It is reported that the city gained its name after a tent was erected there to facilitate navigation.[6]