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

Just outside of Ras Al Khaimah, close to the sea, you reach the abandoned village of Al Jazirat Al Hamra.

Part of it, which has been restored, hosted an art event which is well worth seeing.

However, the real flair begins once you step beyond the red and white tape marking the exhibition area.

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.

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.

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Surprising that, despite the fact that the village, abandoned around 1968 and believed to be haunted, there are still traces of life.

It is said that the town is inhabited by a number of laborers and a man who refused to leave along with everyone else.

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.

But see for yourself, a place of rich history without the masses of tourists. Take a quiet walk and soak up the spirit.

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.

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Almost Forgotten

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Structures

Al Jazirat Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Impressions

Mindset

Mindset

Peace

Respect Earth

Peaceful co-existence

Rebuilding what was lost

Structures

Structures