Dhayah Fort, Ras al Khaimah: Photos, Reviews & Location

Built in the 19th century over ancient ruins, this hill-shaped castle offers mountain & sea views.

At a glance

#4 of 6 Historical landmarks in Ras al Khaimah #3 of 9 Tourist attractions in Ras al Khaimah

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

14.8 km from the center of Ras al Khaimah

Rating breakdown

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Northern, Dhayah Fort - Al Rams - Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates

en.rasalkhaimah.ae

+971 7 233 8998

Quick facts

What is the rating of Dhayah Fort?: Dhayah Fort is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 963 reviews.
How does Dhayah Fort rank in Ras al Khaimah?: Dhayah Fort is #4 of 6 Historical landmarks in Ras al Khaimah by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Dhayah Fort located?: Northern, Dhayah Fort - Al Rams - Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates — 14.8 km from the center of Ras al Khaimah.
How can I contact Dhayah Fort?: Phone: +971 7 233 8998 · Website: en.rasalkhaimah.ae

This place is absolutely worth visiting. It's a great historical place, and it has an awesome view . Well maintained and managed. Free entrance. They have a rest house as well . 12 minutes to reach the peak . Sunset is the best time .

Алексей Апушкин 2024 Sep 24

To be honest- nothing special. A small fortification on top of the hill. You can enjoy the view at the sea, the valley itself, and the mountains nearby. But in foggy conditions, it could be limited.
It's worth visiting if you are passing by, but there is no reason to plan a dedicated travel to this place (IMHO).

noushad ali 2024 Aug 18

Dhayah Fort is the only hill fort remaining in the United Arab Emirates. The fort stands on a 70-metre high hill that rises grandly between the date palm gardens and the Jebel Jais mountains to form the central hub of the lush oasis. The climb to Dhayah Fort is uneven and rocky.

The visit is free and the views of the mountains at sunset are distinctive and beautiful.

Closing time is 6pm

Taha Hamad 2024 Aug 09

I visited the place at sunset, the weather was great and the views were beautiful. The security man understood our delay and allowed us to visit the place. He is truly an example of a decent and respectful person. The visit is free and the views of the mountains at sunset are distinctive and beautiful.

Eric Meulien 2024 Jul 21

Nice hillltop castle. Free entrance. 225m long trail to the castle. Beautiful view of the mountains and seafront.

Mohammed Nazim 2024 May 19

Best place to know history. Wonderful view. 239 steps to climb. Better to avoid taking aged people here. 4k years ago people lived here. Amazing place to visit. Avoid visiting day time on summer. Take few bottles of water cause nk shops nearby.

Rodney 2024 May 05

Great place to visit and free entry as well. Not a lot of people go here so me and my wife took a lot of pictures without hassling anyone else. A lot of high view sceneries for taking pictures of the surrounding mountains and many informative posters if you like learning about the history of the place you're visiting. Finally, a very good reason to go for a long drive away from the big city of Dubai, we also enjoyed the mountain scenery along the way.

Pratiksha Maharana 2024 Apr 24

Dhayah Fort is the highest hilltop fort in the UAE. It’s a must visit whenever you are planning to visit Ras Al Khaimah. Away from the hustle & bustle of the tall buildings & city life, traffic, it’s a unique getaway as you get to see the old UAE, the UAE with its rich culture & heritage!!
- Avoid trekking during the peak times where sun is on the top.
- Keep some water handy, the stairs are less but high.
- You can try going for a sunrise view from the hilltop.
- The place is very clean & has a loo.