Area Overview
Description
Al Dhait dictates the residential landscape of Ras Al Khaimah as a colossal, hyper-traditional suburban mega-district. Officially split by the municipality into Al Dhait North and the massively sprawling Al Dhait South, the area completely rejects high-rises. It is populated by low-rise, heavily owner-occupied Emirati-style luxury villas and townhouses flanked by ultra-wide avenues. Extremely crucial for investors: as a deeply historic mainland Emirati district, it is absolutely not classified as a designated foreign-freehold zone; foreign buyers must rigorously verify any ownership eligibility. It is heavily connected by the massive Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road (E11) and E18 corridors.
Infrastructure
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A massive, established residential suburb in Ras Al Khaimah, highly accessible via the E11 highway.
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road (E11) (5 min drive) — primary coastal highway linking RAK to Dubai
• Khuzam Road (5 min drive) — central artery connecting to RAK City Center
• RAK International Airport (25 min drive) — Ras Al Khaimah’s primary aviation hub
• Burj Khalifa: 65 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 55 min
• RAK International Airport: 25 min
• Al Hamra Village: 15 min
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Al Dhait features a highly concentrated schooling zone, hosting some of the most prestigious campuses in the emirate.
• The International School of Choueifat RAK (5 min drive) — SABIS curriculum campus offering K-12 education
• RAK Academy (10 min drive) — British curriculum primary and secondary school in nearby Khuzam
• GEMS Westminster School RAK (12 min drive) — British curriculum school located in Seih Al Uraibi
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Residents have quick access to massive government specialty hospitals and premium private clinics.
• Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (15 min drive) — major government tertiary and oncology hospital
• RAK Hospital (15 min drive) — premium private multi-specialty hospital in RAK City
• Aster Clinic RAK (10 min drive) — outpatient family medicine and pediatric care
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Prominent congregational mosques anchor the Al Dhait North and Al Dhait South villa sectors.
• Al Dhait Grand Mosque (5 min drive) — central Friday prayer venue for the suburb
• Sector South Mosque (2 min walk) — local neighborhood prayer facility
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Retail is anchored by Safeer Mall and extensive high-street commercial strips running through the district.
• Safeer Mall RAK (5 min drive) — established community mall with a hypermarket and family entertainment
• Al Dhait South Commercial Strip (5 min drive) — vibrant street retail featuring cafes, tailoring, and dining
• Grove Village (10 min drive) — boutique lifestyle destination with dining and boutique retail
• Burj Khalifa: 65 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 55 min
• RAK International Airport: 25 min
• Al Hamra Village: 15 min
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Features local neighborhood parks, walking trails, and quick access to Flamingo Beach.
• Al Dhait Community Parks (2 min walk) — landscaped parks with children’s playgrounds and jogging paths
• Flamingo Beach RAK (10 min drive) — popular public beach with waterfront cafes
• Khuzam Family Park (8 min drive) — dedicated municipal park for ladies and children
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Offers extensive dining options along the Al Dhait South strip and family arcades inside Safeer Mall.
• Al Dhait South Dining Strip (2 min drive) — dense cluster of international cafes, bakeries, and restaurants
• Jungle Funtastic Safeer Mall (5 min drive) — indoor family amusement park
• Grove Village Dining Terrace (10 min drive) — open-air lifestyle dining venue
FAQ
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What are the two parts?
The district officially splits into Al Dhait North and the exponentially larger Al Dhait South.
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What property types?
Strictly low-rise, traditional Emirati-style massive luxury villas and townhouses.
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Can foreigners buy freehold?
Highly unlikely—it is a protected mainland Emirati district, absolutely not a designated foreign-freehold zone.
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