What's Al Ras Like?

When you stay in Al Ras, you can easily get to the riverfront or check out its shops. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Port Rashid and Dubai Cruise Terminal.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Al Ras?

We have 10 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Al Ras:

St George Hotel

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk

Buraq Hotel By Gemstones

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Café • Central location

Galaxy Plaza Hotel

1-star hotel with restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Al Ras

Al Ras is located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Dubai.

Flying to:

• • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB), 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Al Ras
• • Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Al Ras
• • Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.), 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Al Ras

Things to See and Do in and around Al Ras

Things to See near Al Ras:

• • Port Rashid (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Dubai Cruise Terminal (1 mi/1.6 km away)
• • Dubai Creek (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
• • Dubai World Trade Centre (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
• • Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (3.1 mi/5 km away)

Things to Do in Al Ras

• • Gold Souk
• • Spice Souk

When Is the Best Time to Visit Dubai?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 93°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 69°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, February, January, March (average 1 inches of rainfall)