UAE STUDENT LIFE
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), located in the northern part of the UAE, is an ideal location for studying in the UAE. The sea, the desert and the mountains are in close proximity to the university. Dubai is an hour drive. Oman is a 45 minute drive.
RAK offers the opportunity to connect with a rich Arab culture in an international environment. RAK has a smaller town feel, which allows students to meet both Emiratis and people from other countries. Students are encouraged to participate in campus activities and clubs, and to build lasting friendships.
Housing & meals
Students live on campus at the EDRAK residence hall. Rooms are double occupancy with ensuite bathroom and balcony. The residence hall has a common TV room, study room, laundry facility and WiFi Internet.
The Al Maraya restaurant on campus offers daily specials along with set items such as pizza and salads. Students can eat in the Al Maraya or have food delivered to their residence hall. Many Arabic and Indian restaurants in RAK as well as familiar franchises such as Subway, McDonalds and KFC also deliver to campus.
Getting around town
There are numerous taxis in Ras Al Khaimah. Unlike many other countries, taxis in the UAE are relatively inexpensive. Buses connect RAK with Dubai and other parts of the UAE. A ticket from RAK to Dubai is approximately $10.
ONSITE COORDINATOR
jen@KEIabroad.org
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
أهلا و سهلا (Ahlan wa sahlan)
I look forward to welcoming students to the UAE. Although I was born in the Philippines, I have been living and working in the UAE for more than 30 years. UAE welcomed me with open arms and I look forward to doing the same with students.
UAE’s culture is centered around family, respect, and hospitality. Visitors are treated like family members, and I want you to feel a part of my family when you arrive in the UAE. As a non-native, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture and want to help students make the most of their time in the UAE.
