Andy Mossack in his guide to Ras Al Khaimah shows how its growing tourist potential has finally been realised.

Late afternoon and the view of the Al Wadi desert from my perch on Nino’s back is nothing short of emotional. I should point out here, Nino is a proud white Arabian horse and standing motionless atop this sand dune, I can’t help feeling he’s surveying his own back yard.