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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) in partnership with RAK Hospital is now offering FREE COVID-19 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) TESTING to all international visitors to Ras Al Khaimah.
We are the first destination worldwide to provide our guests with FREE PCR TESTING, with all costs subsidised by RAKTDA, which believes it’s essential to offer this service on a complimentary basis.
Every international tourist staying in our emirate for a minimum of two nights is entitled to the free test. You just need to show your passport stamped with a valid tourist visa, as well as your hotel booking confirmation at the following COVID testing facilities:
RAK Medical Centre – Al Hamra Mall (open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
RAK Hospital (open 24/7)
You will receive your test results within 12 to 24 hours, giving you ample time to prepare for your departing flight.
This offer is valid until 31 March 2021 and applies for departure from Ras Al Khaimah only. Only one free PCR test per guest is permitted.
If you are a UAE resident, the COVID19 PCR test requirements for arrival into Dubai have changed. Residents traveling from select countries have the option to present a negative COVID19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure or take the COVID19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. See the Emirates’ Travel Requirements page for more information.
Your wellbeing comes first when you visit our emirate. To ensure your stay is safe for you, your travel companions and other visitors, please follow the guidelines and procedures outlined in these three simple steps:
There may be specific departure requirements in your country before you leave. Please refer to Emirates’ Travel Requirements page and see step 2 below for more information.
Dubai International
If you are a UAE resident, the COVID19 PCR test requirements for arrival into Dubai have changed. Residents travelling from select countries have the option to present a negative COVID19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure or take the COVID19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. See the Emirates’ Travel Requirements page for more information.
Ras Al Khaimah International
Ras Al Khaimah is the first city globally to be certified as a ‘safe destination’ by international certification body Bureau Veritas, as well as the first emirate in the UAE to receive the Safe Travel Label from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
We are also working closely with the Public Service Department (PSD) to ensure all hotels meet strict health and safety criteria under the RAK ‘Stay Safe’ Hotel Certification programme.
Find out more about the measures we’ve taken to keep you safe during your visit to Ras Al Khaimah below
Your safety and wellbeing are our priority when you visit Ras Al Khaimah, so we have taken a series of precautionary measures to give you peace of mind during your stay.
Working in partnership with global specialists in health and safety certification, international tourism bodies and Ras Al Khaimah’s Public Service Department (PSD), our procedures are world leading, as recognised by respected global organisations.
Ras Al Khaimah is the first city globally to complete the Safeguard Assurance programme by Bureau Veritas, the global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. In order to receive the Safeguard Assurance Label, every hotel in the emirate has implemented stringent health, safety and hygiene measures, subject to a series of ongoing independent audits. Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre is also following the detailed protocols developed by Bureau Veritas to become the first certified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) facility in the Gulf region.
Ras Al Khaimah is the first emirate in the United Arab Emirates to receive the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels Stamp, the world’s first global safety and hygiene certification for the travel and tourism industry, specifically designed to combat COVID-19 and similar outbreaks. Strict protocols in place ensure we create a safe destination for you to visit, whether you are staying at hotel, eating at a restaurant or visiting one of our many exciting attractions. They also follow the current guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and continue to be updated as more information on COVID-19 becomes available.
Ras Al Khaimah is the first destination globally to offer complimentary PCR tests to all international guests staying one night or more. The tests are fully subsidised by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which believes it is essential to provide this service to its visitors free of charge. The authority has partnered with one of the UAE’s most respected hospitals, RAK Hospital, to conduct the testing for guests departing Ras Al Khaimah with results received within 12 to 24 hours. Tests are carried out at RAK Hospital (open 24/7) and RAK Medical Centre – Al Hamra Mall (open 10:00am to 2:00pm). This services is available until 31 December 2020 with one free PCR
test per guest permitted. RAKTDA also regularly tests all tourism and hospitality industry staff.
Ras Al Khaimah’s hotels are subject to rigorous health and safety measures under our ‘Stay Safe’ Hotel Certification programme, which range from stringent cleaning processes to ensuring our hotel colleagues are trained to the highest standards. When you stay with us, rest assured you will be well looked after. Here are some of the precautionary measures we are taking:
UAE RESIDENTS ONLY
If you are a UAE resident, the COVID19 PCR test requirements for arrival into Dubai have changed. Residents travelling from select countries have the option to present a negative COVID19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure or take the COVID19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Please refer to the Emirates’ Travel Requirements page for more information.
The wellbeing of visitors to Ras Al Khaimah is always our priority and we have adopted world-leading health and safety standards certified by internationally recognised organisations including Bureau Veritas, the global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, to ensure our emirate is a safe place to visit. The stringent cleaning and hygiene protocols we have in place also follow the current guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and we continue to update our procedures as new information on COVID-19 becomes available.
Our hotels, attractions, parks, beaches, malls, restaurants, and cafés are fully operational, but all venues and activities follow these health and safety procedures, with regular audits conducted.
To keep our emirate safe for all, we ask visitors to comply with precautionary measures in public areas including wearing masks, maintaining two-meter social distancing, and washing hands regularly.
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