Photos: A must visit tourist attraction - Al Jazirat Al Hamra - the ghost town of Ras Al Khaimah

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Photos: A must visit tourist attraction - Al Jazirat Al Hamra - the ghost town of Ras Al Khaimah

Gulf News selected these great pictures from Sandra Albanesi to show the beauty of the UAE

Published: May 20, 2021 18:37 Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor

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reader picture — Just outside of Ras Al Khaimah, close to the sea, you reach the abandoned village of Al Jazirat Al Hamra. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Part of it, which has been restored, hosted an art event which is well worth seeing. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — However, the real flair begins once you step beyond the red and white tape marking the exhibition area. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Wandering around the village’s little paths and alleys you see traces of what once was a maritime and pearl trading village on a tidal island. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Mature trees shading yards of little coral stone houses, wooden beams holding up what is left of woven palm leaf roofs, pieces of furniture, some intact ornamental glass and wooden doors give you a glimpse of what once was. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Surprising that, despite the fact that the village, abandoned around 1968 and believed to be haunted, there are still traces of life. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — It is said that the town is inhabited by a number of laborers and a man who refused to leave along with everyone else. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Through the light ocean breeze, you hear a rooster and if you look closely, you can see a mattress, a pillow, a dripping water pipe and containers of some sort, even a fenced in plot which implies that there is still life in this town. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — But see for yourself, a place of rich history without the masses of tourists. Take a quiet walk and soak up the spirit. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, known as the Red Island, is a coastal town located 18km southwest of Ras Al Khaimah. It is one of the oldest historical sites in the UAE. It is also recognised as the ‘ghost town' because of abandoned old houses and deserted narrow streets. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Almost Forgotten Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Structures Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Impressions Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Mindset Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Mindset Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Peace Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Respect Earth Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Peaceful co-existence Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Rebuilding what was lost Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Structures Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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Reader picture — Structures Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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