The unique and varied topography is one of the important physical features of the empirates. The federation has a primarily desert landscape. Mountains take up only few percent of the total territory. The magnificent Al Hajar al Gharbi Mountains, rising in places to 2,500 meters, is an impressive mountain range in the Arabia Peninsula and it separates the Al Batinah coast from the rest of the UAE. The climate of the UAE is generally hot and humid along the coast, and hot and dry in the interiors. In the Al Hajar al Gharbi Mountains, temperatures are considerably cooler.
There are more or less 200 offshore islands all along the Persian Gulf Coast, moreover, vast spectacular sand dunes, oases, and wadis (dry river bed). The desert area of Abu Dhabi includes two important oases with adequate underground water for permanent settlements and cultivation: Al Liwa Oasis and Al B
uraymi Oasis. Some of the world's largest sand dunes are located in the oases of Al-Liwa.
The UAE extends for 90 km along the Gulf of Oman. This very populated area is known as the Al Batinah coast. In contrast, the great Rub al Khali is one of the most desolate areas on earth.
The Palm Islands are artificial islands in Dubai on which major commercial and residential area for living, relaxation, and leisure has and will be constructed. The islands are the largest land reclamation projects in the world. Palm Jumeirah island is man-made, entirely constructed from dredged sand and it is a stunning feel of vision, design, engineering, creativity. It is recognized as an international icon of the 21st century that captivated the world’s attention