Why not explore a road trip RAK this summer?

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Rediscover Ras Al Khaimah as it really is; impromptu, unfiltered and full of laughter

 

Thinking of escaping the city this summer? Pack up the car, crank the music, and head northeast to Ras Al Khaimah for a road trip that’s refreshingly unscripted.

This isn’t your polished Instagram scroll fodder. The RAK Summer Unscripted campaign invites you to embrace spontaneity, joyful mishaps, and raw adventure; no filters required.

Forget the brochure-perfect shots. Instead, the campaign leans into life’s delightful glitches.

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“Oops” shots from Marj in finance, finger-covered frames by Ian in procurement, or a half-cut-out family beach photo from Zoe in R&D; these quirky visuals are the secret sauce. It’s not about looking perfect; it’s about having real fun.

Imagine cruising up Jebel Jais, only to have your selfie stick tip over mid-shot, capturing more sand than sky. Or kayaking through mangroves, only to get splashed in the face right at camera time.

These unscripted moments, the ones that make you laugh, are at the heart of the story Ras Al Khaimah wants you to tell.

Adventure variety on tap. Zipline across Jebel Jais; home of the world’s longest; hike wadis like Shawka, or paddle through serene mangroves.

Affordable luxury stays. Think Al Marjan Island’s resorts, world-class spas, and soon; the world’s tallest rooftop beach at Manta Bay by 2026.

Ras Al Khaimah didn’t want a staged tourism video; it wanted personality. So, in a creative twist, the campaign’s own agency ditched the shoot for ziplining and chilling by the pool.

With the pros AWOL, RAKTDA’s staff grabbed cameras and captured real, imperfect fun. Even the radio spot was voiced by RAKTDA’s CEO, riffing off a missing copywriter!

The result is a campaign that resonates because it feels like real life; funny, spontaneous, and brimming with stories waiting to unfold.

Let go of the plan, ignore the filters, and embrace a road trip where the moments that don’t go as planned might just end up being the best part.

Book your curly, unfiltered escape now, and let RAK write your next unforgettable chapter, unscripted.

 

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Shane Reynolds

Shane Reynolds is a seasoned journalist with over 10 years of media experience. He began his career in Ireland as Deputy Editor of the Roscommon People, where he led multiple sections and wrote a weekly sports page. After freelancing for national titles, he moved to the UAE and spent seven years teaching English at top international schools. In 2022, Shane returned to journalism, joining Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life. Now Deputy Editor, he brings strong editorial expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of both Irish and UAE audiences to one of Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle publications.