Your Ultimate Guide to Off-roading, Camping and Hiking in the UAE
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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The deserts are found to be occupying the majority of the United Arab Emirates terrain. This barren landscape surmounted by a vast expanse of sand, although mystifying and astonishing, may seem monotonous for regular visitors. Therefore, finding a unique place, like the region of Al Ghail, where the mountains meet …
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The mountains are calling! Are you ready for a day of adventure off the beaten track? You will definitely need a solid backpack to carry your essential gear, that will ideally last for many years and thousands of happy trail kilometers. With a large number of backpacks out there in …
6 Best Daypacks for Hiking in the UAE Read More
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
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 …
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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 …
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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