Ras Al Khaimah is a rich and rugged land, with beautiful and dramatic mountains, red sandy deserts and lush green plains indented by a series of creeks and lagoons. It has a rich heritage which manifests in numerous historical sites, forts and abandoned villages.

It has an impressive archaeological heritage and a very rich history. This area had always enticed settlers with its unique combination of all the four types of landscapes: the fertile plains, the mountainous region, coastal areas and the desert environment.