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Near the mountains in the Wadi Haqeel region, at the northern border of the United Arab Emirates, one can see a group of stone houses, which the residents built decades ago used as a shelter. Although the stone houses in Wadi Haqeel lost their former role, they have turned into …
Nostalgia in the Stone Houses in Wadi Haqeel Read More
On the way to Ain Al Ghamour hot springs (I previously wrote about it here: The Spirit of Ain Al Ghamour Hot Springs), I spotted a dirt road between the mountains in the area of Wahlah village. I drove past through it but somehow, I could not tame my curiosity, …
Off-road Trail: Wahlah Mountains Read More
Ain Al Ghamour (in Arabic: عين الغمور) used to be a popular tourist destination and is mentioned in all the travel guides of the UAE from the past. Initially, my first trip there was supposed to be nothing more than a trip to explore the hot springs that dried up …
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Al Sheimaili tribe used to inhabit the bottom of the mountains and the area of Wadi Haqeel, as well as the following villages at the mountain tops: Sal Haqeel, Sal Dhayah, Al Baramah, Al Makhrams, Al Hilla, and Al Mansouriya. These abandoned settlements, consisting of fields and stone houses, are …
Sal Haqeel – Climb the Mountains and Listen to Their Stories Read More
Masfout Canyon is so close to popular tourist destination – Hatta, that it is often missed. It’s rare to find a place like this, so powerful and serene, yet so easy to access, where you can look up huge mountain canyon cradled by rough Hajar Mountains. The canyon is only …
Masfout Canyon Cradled by the Hajar Mountains Read More
Mountains in the United Arab Emirates hold many secrets, such as hidden passages that allow you to travel in time and experience not only the hardship of life in the past but also untouched and soothing nature. Hebs stairs is one of them – carved into nearly horizontal stone walls …
Unraveling the Mystery of Hebs Stairs Read More
Running water has a magical allure. Therefore, this should not come as a surprise that Wadi Shawka pools for years have been attracting hikers and outdoor lovers to enjoy a path where waterways have carved through the mountains. So, pack your backpack now and set off for an incredible adventure!
Alluring Mountain Streams and Wadi Shawka Pools Read More
A few years ago, Jebel Yibir (also known as Jebel Al Mebrah) was an unpopular destination for outdoor lovers. Cold weather and the phenomenon of higher parts of the mountain often sinking in the clouds attracted a lot of adventure seekers, including photographers, explorers, and hikers but unfortunately also random …
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I tend to keep off popular places. Therefore, the idea of the trip to Wadi Sena was not met initially by me with a big excitement. Somehow, I imagined it as another road in the valley between the low mountains (many of them in the United Arab Emirates not differing …
Incredible Journey Through Wadi Sena Read More
Sparkling natural streams, grass drenched in mist, wind blowing between the boulders, golden sun rays weaving through the hills and valleys – this all makes Masafi mountains one of the most unique and picturesque regions of the United Arab Emirates.
Masafi Mountains – Unexpected Off-Road Discovery Read More