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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 15:07

Hatta Fort Hotel is lovely when travelling with young children. It's not flashy, but also not too expensive. The rooms are GORGEOUS. It's a good spot to stay for a couple of nights and spend your days lazing by the pool or exploring the area. http://www.jebelali-international.com/properties/hatta/hotel/Overview.aspx

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:44

Look at Jazirat Al Humbra ?? The old abandoned fishing village, the famous "haunted palace " , RAK heritage museum, climb up to Shebas ruins, drive into RAMS - a few old lookout forts Al Jazirat Al Hamra. To get to that you turn left at the roundabout at the 'end' of Emirates road. After about 4 or 5k you'll go past a long line of small shops and businesses on your right followed by a oblongabout with models of killer whales on your left. Shortly after take a left signposted to Al Hamra gate 4 (I think), also signposted A&E as in African and Eastern. At the end the road bears round to the left, go off road to the right. You can't miss the old town on your right. Sheba's palace (built 200 years after she died....) is a little more difficult to find as it's not on a main road but if you find it you're on the same road as some very old tombs (3000 years old plus). Dhaya fort i on the E18/Rams road, on your left as you head towards Mussandam/Oman border. It's signposted and there are steps so you can climb all the way to the fort at the top. there's a coffee shop at the bottom.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:24

I think it would be very possible to explore those places over 4 days. Do you have the off road explorer book? Lots of lovely routes all through the UAE. Al Ain and Hatta both have some very cool things to see and do...the wild life park, heritage centers, forts etc etc. And then the next trip you do you could do RAK and Mussandam.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:23

I think it would be very possible to explore those places over 4 days. Do you have the off road explorer book? Lots of lovely routes all through the UAE. Al Ain and Hatta both have some very cool things to see and do...the wild life park, heritage centers, forts etc etc. And then the next trip you do you could do RAK and Mussandam. Will get that book. Need the routes as we are fairly new to Dubai.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:18

Look at Jazirat Al Humbra ?? The old abandoned fishing village, the famous "haunted palace " , RAK heritage museum, climb up to Shebas ruins, drive into RAMS - a few old lookout forts

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:15

I think it would be very possible to explore those places over 4 days. Do you have the off road explorer book? Lots of lovely routes all through the UAE. Al Ain and Hatta both have some very cool things to see and do...the wild life park, heritage centers, forts etc etc. And then the next trip you do you could do RAK and Mussandam.

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:15

Thanks will check it out now...

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:10

Found it I think www.rakpedia.com

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:00

Yes I can't find the link! Hope it is still around. I assume it is an info site expats built

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 13:59

There is a Rakepedia?!:\:

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 13:57

For most all things RAK There is a website rakepedia ? , not sure of the spelling

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 13:54

Hello lovely ladies of the EW forum… Can you experienced Dubai lovers help me plan a trip to explore 'out of the city' sites We realise that we don't have a big time frame before it gets to hot to venture out. We have been here for 3 months now but feel it's time to see Dubai and want to see as much as we can in a short trip over 4 days or so. I like the sound of Hatta, Fujeirah, Al Ain and open to any other suggestions… I don't have a clue where these places are on a map so don't even know if it's possible to see all these in one trip. Any help is welcome. We have our 2 year old traveling with us too. TIA.

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