Jebel Jais
Towering 1,934 meters above the desert, Jebel Jais is the highest peak in the United Arab Emirates and a dramatic departure from the country's sea-level cities. Part of the rugged Al Hajar range, this limestone giant is… see more
Dhayah Fort
As the only hilltop fort remaining in the United Arab Emirates, Dhayah Fort offers a rare physical link to the region's military past. Perched on a steep rocky outcrop north of Ras Al Khaimah, this early 19th-century mud… see more
Ghalilah Village and Wadi
Unlike the highly packaged tourist sites elsewhere in the Emirates, Wadi Ghalilah retains a rugged, lived-in character. Tucked into the steep Hajar Mountains, this active valley centers around a dam built in 2001, where… see more
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