Explore, unwind during weekends at Ras Al Khaimah’s new night market

From culinary delights and handmade crafts to fun-filled activities, there’s more than just shopping to look forward to

- Azza AlAli [e-mail]

Visitors throng Ras Al Khaimah's night market. The market aims to provide a platform for budding entrepreneurs besides bringing the community closer.

(PHOTOS BY AZZA AL ALI / KHALEEJ TIMES)

As Al Khaimah’s newest weekend attraction came alive on Friday evening as the RAK Night Market welcomed waves of visitors eager to explore its eclectic mix of food, crafts and family entertainment.

There was something for everyone at the market: handmade crafts, tasty street food, and classic sweets. Some food stalls had long lines, and families enjoyed hot meals together. Kids were excited for treats and fun activities, while adults checked out creative products from local businesses, many of which were joining the event for the first time.

Set up on the plaza of the Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre, the outdoor marketplace quickly filled with families, young entrepreneurs and curious shoppers drawn by its vibrant atmosphere and rows of more than 80 stalls.

The event kicked off on November 14 and will continue every weekend from Friday to Sunday, from 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm, with organisers reporting that more than 10,000 people attended during its first weekend, including both residents and visitors from outside the emirate.

‘Among the evening’s visitors was Katrina Alvarez, a Ras Al Khaimah resident from the Philippines, who attended the market with her family. She described the event as a refreshing weekend outing, especially with the cooler weather setting in. “The atmosphere is amazing tonight,” she said.