Comparisons
Ras Al-Khaimah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United Arab Emirates: Sharjah and Fujairah
Ras Al-Khaimah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ras Al-Khaimah rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ras Al-Khaimah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ras Al Khaimah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ras Al Khaimah peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Ras Al-Khaimah fare in comparison to others in United Arab Emirates? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ras Al-Khaimah was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in United Arab Emirates. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United Arab Emirates, street construction in Ras Al-Khaimah has become more connected. Ras Al-Khaimah ranked 1st in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Ras Al-Khaimah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ras Al-Khaimah is Ras Al Khaimah with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Ras Al Khaimah with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ras Al-Khaimah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ras Al-Khaimah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ras Al Khaimah. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ras Al-Khaimah follow the same region trend.
To date, Ras Al-Khaimah is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in United Arab Emirates. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United Arab Emirates, the street network in Ras Al-Khaimah has become more connected. Ras Al-Khaimah ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.