7 RAK Shores Reopen to Visitors After Weeks of Coastal Oil Cleanup
Coastal stretches across Ras Al Khaimah are welcoming visitors back to the water following weeks of environmental cleanup. The emirate’s Public Services Department cleared seven locations for public and guest access, restoring outdoor routines along major public waterfronts and resort strips.
Seven Local Beaches Clear for Swimmers and Resort Visitors
Residents heading out for morning walks or beach visits can return to four major public sites: Flamingo Beach, Dahan Beach, Al Maireedh Beach, and Al Rams Corniche. Resort access has also resumed along three private shorelines, covering the beach zones at Anantara Mina Al Arab Resort, InterContinental Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, and The Cove Rotana Resort.
The openings bring relief to daily coastal traffic and local leisure plans after access was shut down. Municipal crews and environmental teams cleared the designated stretches, though the Public Services Department has not set a timeline for when the remaining closed beaches across the emirate will reopen.
The closures began on October 24, 2026, when municipal authorities halted all beach activity as a precaution. That decision followed a October 23 tanker oil spill off the coast of Umm Al Quwain, which prompted cleanup operations and temporary shoreline restrictions across neighboring northern emirates.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed at the time that while fuel-like odors spread across coastal areas, the emissions posed no health risk to residents.
Authorities continue to monitor the remaining closed stretches and urge all visitors to follow posted guidelines and official safety instructions while visiting the reopened shores.
