Ras Al Khaimah Postal Code: The Clear 2026 Guide

If a form asks for a Ras Al Khaimah postal code, use 00000—the UAE doesn’t use area-based ZIP/post codes. Mail is delivered via Emirates Post P.O. Boxes or by couriers using your street details and Makani location code. Below is the exact address format, options, and common mistakes to avoid.

Do this next (Quick actions)

1. If the form requires a code: Enter 00000.
2. For mail delivery: Get or use your Emirates Post P.O. Box.
3. For door delivery: Add your Makani number and active phone so couriers can reach you.

Why the UAE uses “00000” instead of area codes?

No postcode system. The UAE—Ras Al Khaimah included—does not assign locality-level post/ZIP codes. Where a website demands one, 00000 is the accepted placeholder to let the form submit. Behind the scenes, delivery relies on your P.O. Box or the courier’s address/phone validation rather than a ZIP.

What actually routes your mail:

• Emirates Post P.O. Box (for letters/small parcels).
• Street address + Makani number + mobile (for courier to door). Makani is the official geo-address system used in RAK and several emirates.

When a form asks for “Ras al khaimah postal code”?

Use 00000. If the checkout, bank, or government eForm refuses a blank field, enter 00000. This works broadly across international systems and does not affect delivery if the rest of your address is correct. (Keep your phone reachable for courier calls.)

Here’s a list of all the Ras al khaimah postal codes

Area Name	Postal Code	Emirate
Ras Al Khaimah City	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Hamra Village	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Marjan Island	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Rams	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Dhait	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Khuzam	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Jazirah Al Hamra	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Shimal	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Kharran	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Nakheel	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Ghail	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Julphar	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Qusaidat	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Seih Al Uraibi	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Mamourah	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Al Dhayah	00000	Ras Al Khaimah
Ghalilah	00000	Ras Al Khaimah

The correct address format (two scenarios)

A) For Emirates Post mail (P.O. Box)
Use the format below on envelopes, returns, or subscriptions:

Line	What to write	Example (RAK)
1	Full name	Fatima Al Nuaimi
2	P.O. Box + number	P.O. Box 12345
3	Emirate, Country	Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
4	Phone (optional but helpful)	+9715X XXX XXXX
5	Postal/ZIP (if forced)	00000

Emirates Post prioritizes P.O. Box over any postal code field.

B) For courier to your door (no P.O. Box)

Line	What to write	Example (RAK)
1	Full name	Ahmed Khan
2	Building/Street	Building 12, Al Nakheel St
3	Makani (or nearest landmark)	Makani 1234 5678
4	Emirate, Country	Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
5	Mobile (mandatory)	+9715X XXX XXXX
6	Postal/ZIP (if forced)	00000

Couriers use landmarks, Makani, and phone validation rather than local ZIPs.

Step-by-step: Rent a personal P.O. Box (fastest, reliable)

Step 1 — Check plans & price. Go to Emirates Post’s personal P.O. Box page and review MyBox options (individual plan). Typical entry plan around the AED 300 range, subject to change.

Step 2 — Apply online or in-branch. You can register online or visit a Customer Happiness Centre with Emirates ID and passport copy; pay the relevant fee.

Step 3 — Activate notifications. Enable SMS/app alerts so you know when items arrive in your box (often called eShaar).

Step 4 — Start using it everywhere. Add your new P.O. Box to bank profiles, subscriptions, and any website that struggles with UAE addresses. (Enter 00000 if a ZIP is demanded.)

Using Makani to improve courier deliveries

What it is: Makani assigns a unique 10-digit code to every building entrance; it’s adopted in Ras Al Khaimah and several other emirates. Adding your Makani greatly reduces “address not found” callbacks.

Where to find it: Use the official Makani app or website to look up your building’s code and share it with couriers.

Mini case (real-world): A resident of Al Hamra kept seeing “undeliverable” on overseas orders requiring ZIPs. After renting a P.O. Box for letters and adding Makani to courier notes for parcels, deliveries stopped failing—even though the postal code remained 00000.

Major Emirates Post touchpoints in Ras Al Khaimah

• RAK Central Post Office (Al Nakheel/Dahan area) – primary Customer Happiness Centre for P.O. Boxes and counter services.
• Al Jazirah Al Hamrah Post Office – convenient for Al Hamra/Marjan residents.
• Al Kharran Post Office – serves central districts around Saker Park.

Common mistakes & quick fixes

• Leaving the ZIP blank: Some sites refuse submission. Fix: Enter 00000 and keep the rest of your address complete.
• PO Box on courier parcels: Couriers can’t deliver to a box. Fix: Use your street + Makani + phone.
• No phone on file: Missed calls equal missed deliveries. Fix: Add a reachable UAE mobile number.

Pro Tip

If a checkout rejects “00000,” switch the country to “United Arab Emirates” again, re-select the emirate, then re-enter 00000. Many sites cache invalid formats; re-selecting the country/emirate refreshes validation and lets 00000 pass.

Final Thoughts

There isn’t an area-specific code for RAK. Use 00000 when a site insists on a postal/ZIP code, and decide between (A) a P.O. Box for dependable letter handling or (B) door delivery with Makani and a reachable mobile for parcels. If in doubt, call Emirates Post 600 599 999 before sending valuable items.

FAQs on Ras Al Khaimah Postal Code

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Last updated: October 2026
Reviewed by: Logistics Editor — UAE Market (addressing & delivery)