Area Overview
Description
Dahan is an established waterfront residential district in Ras Al Khaimah stretching along Sheikh Muhammad Bin Salem Road, neighboring Dafan Al Khor, Al Nadiyah, and Sidroh. Confirmed by the municipality, it features low-rise residential blocks catering to a low-profile, affordable market. Housing stock includes one- to three-bedroom apartments (starting around 721 sq ft, with annual rents between AED 24,000 and 60,000), select five-bedroom villas, and ground-floor retail shops. As a local residential area, it is not a designated foreign-freehold zone.
Infrastructure
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A quiet residential district in Ras Al Khaimah, seamlessly connected to Khuzam Road and the E11 highway.
• Khuzam Road (2 min drive) — central artery connecting the villa estates to the city center
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road (E11) (5 min drive) — main coastal highway connecting to Sharjah and Dubai
• RAK International Airport (20 min drive) — the emirate’s primary aviation hub
• Burj Khalifa: 70 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 55 min
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 85 min
• DIFC: 70 min
• RAK International Airport: 20 min
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Residents have immediate access to the premier international schools located in the neighboring Khuzam district.
• RAK Academy Khuzam (5 min drive) — premier British and IB curriculum primary and secondary school
• The International School of Choueifat RAK (12 min drive) — SABIS curriculum campus in Al Dhait
• GEMS Westminster School RAK (15 min drive) — British curriculum school in Seih Al Uraibi
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Medical needs are comprehensively covered by the nearby RAK Hospital and specialized local clinics.
• RAK Hospital (5 min drive) — premium private multi-specialty hospital with advanced surgical units
• Saqr Hospital (12 min drive) — major government tertiary hospital in Al Qusaidat
• Aster Clinic RAK (10 min drive) — outpatient family medicine and pediatric care
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A central Friday prayer mosque serves the residential villa neighborhood.
• Dahan Community Mosque (2 min walk) — Friday prayer venue for local residents
• Khuzam Grand Mosque (5 min drive) — regional congregational mosque
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Shopping is supported by upscale boutique malls and hypermarkets just minutes away.
• Grove Village (5 min drive) — boutique lifestyle destination with high-end dining and retail brands
• Safeer Mall RAK (8 min drive) — established community mall with a hypermarket in Al Dhait
• Manar Mall (12 min drive) — RAK’s premier shopping and entertainment destination
• Burj Khalifa: 70 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 55 min
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 85 min
• DIFC: 70 min
• RAK International Airport: 20 min
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Outdoor spaces include nearby Khuzam Family Park and quick access to Flamingo Beach.
• Khuzam Family Park (5 min drive) — dedicated municipal park for ladies and children
• Flamingo Beach RAK (8 min drive) — popular public beach with walking paths
• Al Qawasim Corniche (10 min drive) — 3 km waterfront promenade
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Features boutique lifestyle dining at Grove Village and family leisure at nearby malls.
• Grove Village Outdoor Dining (5 min drive) — alfresco coffee shops and fine dining
• Safeer Mall Arcades (8 min drive) — indoor family entertainment center
• Manar Mall Cinema (12 min drive) — multi-screen movie theater complex
FAQ
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Is it a real district?
Yes—Dahan is a confirmed Ras Al Khaimah municipality district situated along Sheikh Muhammad Bin Salem Road.
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What property is available?
Budget one- to three-bedroom apartments from roughly 721 sq ft, select large five-bedroom villas, and local retail shops.
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Is it freehold for foreigners?
No—as a local affordable residential district, Dahan is not classified as a designated foreign-freehold zone.
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What is nearby?
Manar Mall and RAK Hospital are nearby, alongside the neighboring districts of Dafan Al Khor, Al Nadiyah, and Sidroh.
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