Your Ultimate Guide to Off-roading, Camping and Hiking in the UAE
There are many imaginative stories circulating around United Arab Emirates concerning Al Jazirah Al Hamra (Arabic: red island) or more commonly referred to as “ghost town”. Personally, first time I have heard about it from a local friend trying to convince me that the place was haunted, justifying it with …
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United Arab Emirates nature is famous for its majestic mountains offering plenty of hiking trails, along with rock-climbing and caving. Hiking in the UAE includes both beginner treks and more advanced hikes. Often those routes are not signposted, leading to abandoned villages perching on the edge of the mountains, where …
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Some people go to the mountains for the spectacular views and some to enjoy off-road mountain trails. When it comes to tackling the mountain terrain, United Arab Emirates have so much to offer. From driving in valleys, through conquering rough mountain tops. Here are 5 unbeatable off-road mountain trails in …
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You may have heard about Khatt mountains in south-east of the city of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, famous for hot water springs rich with minerals. But besides this unique feature, this village at the foot of Hajar Mountains offers spectacular scenery, whether it is for hiking, …
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Fossil Rock in Sharjah is impressive and rugged. Named after wonderfully preserved marine invertebrate fossils that can be found on its slopes. Up above, apart from breathtaking scenery, such a hostile and barren landscape is truly astonishing. It is a landscape of sheer vastness of the desert meeting veritable treasure …
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United Arab Emirates is endowed with a wide variety of desert landscapes and geological features. Among them are Al Wathba fossil dunes in Abu Dhabi – the petrified natural sand formations in various sizes and shapes, at times forming a landscape that is confusingly similar to the landscape of Mars.
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These small, simple pieces of pottery tell a huge story. They are made from clay sourced in Wadi Haqeel in Ras Al Khaimah and echo the culture, 900-years old tradition and industry of pre-oil life in the United Arab Emirates.
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When the time comes for that long-awaited camping trip, make sure you add these outdoor essentials to your packing list. The best camping gadgets make outdoor life easier – and can be lots of fun to use!
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When you stumble across Wadi Naqab, its jagged peaks of Hajar Mountains, utter solitude and surreal views you will know immediately that you found an absolute gem.
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Are you looking for new outdoor activities to try out? If yes, then Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah is the place to head to! It is known not only for amazing mountain hiking trails in the wilderness, among pools, natural springs and greenery but also for off-road opportunities and …
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