Ras Al Khaimah is perhaps best known for its outdoors activities and heritage landmarks, but while you’re there, make the most of the opportunity to visit the old market area. Vegetable and fish markets sell, well, you can probably guess – and the emphasis is on experience and authenticity as much as it is on securing a great deal. The two main markets, Kuwait Souk and Old Souk, have the same bewildering mixture of tourist-friendly goods (pashminas, arty nik-naks), spices and practical items such as mops and alarm clocks. Be sure to also snap pictures of dhows on the water and pay a visit to the museum just a short stroll away through the old town.