Maarid | |
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  Maarid | |
| Coordinates: 25°48′34″N55°57′45″E / 25.80944°N 55.96250°E Coordinates: 25°48′34″N55°57′45″E / 25.80944°N 55.96250°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Elevation | 5 m (19 ft) |
| • Summer (DST) | dubai |
Al Maarid is a suburb of the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the location of the 475-room Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa hotel. [1]
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