Your Ultimate Guide to Off-roading, Camping and Hiking in the UAE
If you’re on the lookout for the perfect spot to pitch your tent and embrace the serenity of the mountains in the UAE, Al Ghayl should be at the top of your list. Nestled deep within the rugged mountains, Al Ghayl is a secluded haven for campers, accessible by a …
The Wadi’s Whisper—Al Ghayl Secluded Camping Spot Read More
Rough, off-road, winding track leading to Ancient Masjid in Musandam. Driving down in a search for a place to camp, all I am anticipating is finding a remote, trackless beach. As I am taking the last turn, a strange and mysterious-looking building emerges from the contrasting azure of the sea. …
Ancient Masjid Beach in Musandam Read More
Tahil is a remote settlement in the desert of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates that consists of a tiny group of houses and a mosque. Here, camels in herds peacefully traverse the distant dunes of Tahil desert, seeking shade and shelter under the branches of wonderful ghaf trees.
Tahil Desert—Under the Branches of Ghaf Trees Read More
Wadi Zikt is located in the area of Dadnah—a village in Fujairah, on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates. Some of you may associate Wadi Zikt with an artificial reservoir of impressive size (three million cubic meters) that fills up with water after rainfall. Nature then, like a …
Wadi Zikt—The Valley of Verdant Brooks Read More
Moon Lake in the Dubai Desert is one of a few places in the United Arab Emirates, where you have wildlife at your fingertips. Arabian oryxes and Arabian gazelles were recently re-introduced into the desert as part of the UAE’s conservation efforts. Moon Lake, which is actually an artificial lake, …
Rendezvous with Wildlife: Mesmerizing Moon Lake in Dubai Desert Read More
Wadi Rahba – quiet, tranquil, and rather one of those less known wadis at the bottom of the highest mountain in the UAE – Jebel Jais. One can experience what it has to offer, just by taking a short trip there: a cave in Ras Al Khaimah with stairs leading …
Visit a Place From One Thousand and One Nights – Cave in Ras Al Khaimah Read More
The breathtaking reefs of Snoopy Island are one of the best snorkeling spots in the United Arab Emirates where you can come across different types of fish, turtles, and even blacktip reef sharks. Snoopy Island is surrounded by crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, and majestic mountains. And if you are …
Snoopy Island: Discover the Underwater World of the Arabian Sea Read More
Wadi Kub attracts lovers of wilderness, especially during times of rain. Waterfalls flow from the slopes of the mountains, and flowers bloom on its gravel carpet, making it one of the most unique mountainous areas in the region. The diverse topography of Wadi Kub, pristine beauty of nature, large Sidr …
Wadi Kub – UAE’s Geological Marvel Read More
The majority of the most challenging off-road trails in the UAE I mostly came across unknowingly. Taking into consideration the fact that there is not much information on the Internet in this field, I tend to learn about the severeness of the trail while approaching it. Just like Esfini off-road …
Do You Have Nerves of Steel? Try Esfini Off-road Trail! Read More
Wadi Al Helo – the name of the valley gives the first hint to its abundance of water and fertile ground: „helo” literally means “sweet” in Arabic but it is also used as “nice” or “beautiful”. The river bed of Wadi Al Helo is dry most of the year, however, …
Wadi Al Helo – The Valley of Abundance Read More