Route · 113.4 km
Ras Al Khaimah to Global Village: chauffeur transfer, car and bus
Global Village is about 113 km from Ras Al Khaimah city by road, around 80 minutes on clear roads via the Al Ittihad Road (E11) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). A public bus runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for Dh30, leaving at 3pm and 5pm. For families and groups, a chauffeur transfer that waits and drives you home after closing is the simplest option.
Ras Al Khaimah to Global Village by chauffeur
Pickup at your hotel, home or office in Ras Al Khaimah, drop at the Global Village gate you choose, and a ride back after closing. Fixed quote, no night surcharge.
- Road distance
- 113 km
- Clear-road time
- 81 min
- Cars
- Sedan to coach
- Seats
- 1 to 53
Ras Al Khaimah is one of the longer trips to Global Village, but the road is simple: down the coast through Umm Al Quwain and Ajman, then inland on the E311 straight to the park.
By car
| Road distance from RAK city | 113.4 km |
| Clear-road time | about 80 minutes |
| Typical route | Al Ittihad Road (E11) south, then Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) to Global Village |
The slow part is usually the Sharjah stretch at weekend rush hour. Leaving Ras Al Khaimah by 2:30pm gets you to Global Village near the 4pm opening, before the evening build-up. Coming back after a 1am weekend closing means arriving home around 2:30am.
By bus
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority runs a Global Village service at weekends:
- Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Departures: 3pm and 5pm from the RAK main bus station
- Fare: Dh30 one way
- Booking: RAKBus app
- Return times: not published for Season 31; confirm in the app
See the intercity bus guide for the Ajman service and connections from Sharjah.
By chauffeur
From Ras Al Khaimah, the trip home is the hard part: it’s late, it’s long, and nobody wants to drive 113 km after midnight. A chauffeur on hourly hire collects you, waits near Global Village and drives you home whenever you’re ready. Families usually book a luxury van or SUV, and schools and companies in RAK book minibuses and coaches.
Timing tips
- Pick a weeknight if you can: midnight closing gets you home far earlier.
- Avoid leaving RAK after 4pm on Fridays, when traffic through Sharjah is heaviest.
- Book the return in advance. Few taxis at Global Village will take a fare back to Ras Al Khaimah at 1am.
Questions people ask
How far is Global Village from Ras Al Khaimah?
About 113 km by road from Ras Al Khaimah city, around 80 minutes on clear roads. Friday and Saturday afternoon traffic through Sharjah can add 30 minutes or more.
Is there a bus from Ras Al Khaimah to Global Village?
Yes, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. It leaves the RAK main bus station at 3pm and 5pm, costs Dh30 one way and is booked through the RAKBus app. Return times for Season 31 weren't published, so check the app before you travel.
Can I book a chauffeur from Ras Al Khaimah to Global Village and back?
Yes. The car collects you at home or your hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, waits near Global Village while you're inside, and drives you home after the park closes. It's quoted as a round trip with waiting time.
Sources
Park and transport details change between seasons. Dates show when each source was published or last checked. If anything here conflicts with the official source, the official source wins.
- OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), Ras Al Khaimah to Global Village (15 November 2026)
- Gulf News: Global Village bus routes, fares and timings (RAK service) (13 October 2026)
- RAKTA: Public bus linking Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai Global Village (14 January 2023)