{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-arab-emirates/ras-al-khaimah","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:18:56.447Z","place":{"city":"Ras al-Khaimah","country":"United Arab Emirates","countryCode":"AE","lat":25.78953,"lon":55.9432},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travel guides and tourism sources consistently describe RAK as safe and welcoming; travelers and expats report comfort with public transport and daily life. Main concerns are extreme heat, flight disruptions, and understanding local customs—not violent crime or personal safety from street crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":80,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":30,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":79,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":75,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-24T14:52:23Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":3,"label":"Avoid non-essential travel","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-arab-emirates"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.693218125037315,"display":"0.7 / 100k","year":"2022","score":97,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":5.9,"display":"5.9 / 100k","year":"2021","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":79.3661459,"display":"79/100","year":"2024","score":79,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":65.5157588,"display":"66/100","year":"2024","score":66,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":71.5418396,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":75.8392807,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":72.6169592,"display":"73/100","year":"2024","score":73,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":41.9065122,"display":"42/100","year":"2024","score":42,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":351943,"display":"352k residents","year":null,"score":81,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.07,"display":"0.07 / 100k","year":"2024","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":151,"display":"US AQI 151 · Unhealthy","year":null,"score":44,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":18.650499386,"display":"19 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":46,"display":"July: highs ~46°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 7 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":3,"display":"Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel","year":null,"score":30,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":80,"display":"80 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":80,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes, Ras Al Khaimah is one of the world's safest cities for violent crime (0.7 homicides per 100,000—comparable to Switzerland), though current travel advisories reflect regional geopolitical tensions, not local crime.","summary":"The emirate's violent crime rate is exceptionally low and ranks in the global top percentile for personal safety. Official travel advisories stem from Iran's announced strikes on US military infrastructure across the region since July 8, 2026, not from crime. RAK has limited US military presence compared to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, making it a lower-profile location within the current regional tensions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Homicide rate is 0.7 per 100,000 (comparable to Switzerland, far below global average of 5.2); street robbery and armed mugging against tourists is rare."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded tourist hotspots—malls, beaches, and souks. Keep valuables close and avoid displaying expensive items in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Al Hamra Village","Mina Al Arab","Al Nakheel","Jebel Jais Region","RAK Marina & Waterfront"],"avoidAreas":["Downtown Corniche during peak hours (crowded tourist markets pose pickpocket and petty-theft risk)"],"scams":["Vacation rental booking fraud—fake listings, unknown contact numbers, unsafe payment links; book only through verified platforms","Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded tourist areas, malls, and souks","Online financial scams, phishing links, and fake bank alerts—do not click unknown links or respond to unfamiliar numbers","Taxi overcharging and meter tampering","Displaying valuables attracts opportunistic theft in busy areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Al Hamra Village","level":"safe","note":"Modern gated community with resorts; excellent CCTV and consistent police presence."},{"name":"Mina Al Arab","level":"safe","note":"Secure coastal resort development; well-monitored beachfront with full tourist services."},{"name":"Al Nakheel (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Historic district; dossier confirms safe for midnight walks with modern policing."},{"name":"Jebel Jais Region","level":"safe","note":"Mountain trails and hiking; well-monitored adventure area."},{"name":"RAK Marina & Waterfront","level":"safe","note":"Upscale yacht clubs and dining; low crime, well-lit."},{"name":"Downtown Corniche & Tourist Hub","level":"caution","note":"Busy beachfront and shopping; watch for pickpockets in crowds—keep valuables secure."}]}}