Heritage Sites · Ras Al Khaimah
Seih Al Harf
سيح الحرف
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Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 21 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 16 mfrom Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) · 17 km
- 16 mfrom Ras Al Khaimah · 14 km
- 52 mfrom Ajman · 71 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset. The Jebel Jais massif is the highest ground in the country and runs several degrees cooler than the coast below it; it can be worth a jacket when Ras Al Khaimah city is warm.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
archaeological site in Ras Al Akhaima, United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q60742614
About & Sources Seih Al Harf
Seih Al Harf is a heritage site in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "archaeological site in Ras Al Akhaima, United Arab Emirates". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Qarn al-Harf, Wadi Ar Ribiyyah and Akh Khaaran Roundabout..
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Ras Al Khaimah
- archaeological site in Ras Al Akhaima, United Arab Emirates
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Seih Al Harf?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset. The Jebel Jais massif is the highest ground in the country and runs several degrees cooler than the coast below it; it can be worth a jacket when Ras Al Khaimah city is warm.
How long do I need at Seih Al Harf?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Seih Al Harf?
About 21 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Seih Al Harf?
In Ras Al Khaimah (AE-RK), United Arab Emirates, at 25.7139, 56.0109 — near Qarn al-Harf, Wadi Ar Ribiyyah and Akh Khaaran Roundabout..
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