Ras Al Khaimah Population 2026
Ras Al Khaimah has a population of 351,943, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Ras Al Khaimah. Roughly 3.0% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Dubai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
351,943
Rank in United Arab Emirates
#6
Coordinates
25.79°N, 55.94°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Dubai
Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Cities near Ras Al Khaimah
- Dibba Al-Hisn26,395 people · ~38 km away
- Dibba Al-Fujairah30,000 people · ~39 km away
- Umm Al Quwain City59,098 people · ~46 km away
- Adh Dhayd20,165 people · ~56 km away
- Al Sajaah53,079 people · ~61 km away
- Ajman490,035 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah has a population of 351,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.
What region is Ras Al Khaimah in?
Ras Al Khaimah is located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Is Ras Al Khaimah the capital of United Arab Emirates?
No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 215 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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