Al Hayl Fort and Square
Nestled in the Hajar mountains, Al Hayl Fort is often missed by tourists and residents alike.
The fortified courtyard house was originally built in the time of Sheikh...
Al Rabi Tower, Khor Fakkan
Al Rabi Tower is a great Khor Fakkan viewpoint, the starting point of the Rabi Hiking Trail, the site of a cafe where you can enjoy the view over breakfast or at any time of ...
Khor Fakkan, Sharjah
Khor Fakkan has always been a favourite place for a nice little getaway but if you haven’t been for a while, you might be surprised at what’s new and also at parts you ju...
Walks away from the city and in town UAE
If you're looking for walks away from the city, the number of places to walk and exercise outdoors is increasing all the time. There are many with great views too. This is no...
Wadi Al Helo
Wadi Al Helo is one of Sharjah's several enclaves. Just off the old Kalba Road, the valley lies on the old caravan trade route and has applied to be listed as a UNESCO Herita...
Jebel Jais
Jebel Jais
Jebel Jais is best known as the highest peak in the UAE and home to the longest zip line in the world, Sky Flight. It's much more than that though with stunning views and a var...
Bidya Hiking Trail (Fujairah Adventures)
Bidya Hiking Trail, created by Fujairah Adventures, is nice, easy and short and you can combine it with something else you’re doing nearby. Without stops, it will take 30-45 minutes moving time b...
Jebel Jais Lower Trails
There are several trails which overlap. The Asbaq is suitable for families with the children but the side of the Teen trail nearest the road has paths near a steep ed...
Fujairah Adventure Park
Mleiha
Mleiha offers stunning scenery from mesmerising rock formations, rolling sand dunes, desert meeting mountain to sandy plains and lush gardens. Discover Mleiha has long been one of my favourite plac...
50 Places to Visit in the UAE
Watch the video to see 50 places to visit in the UAE in 50 seconds Tap/click links below for more info on 50 places to visit in the UAE - Northern Emirates https://youtu.be/dntP...
Bithna Fort, Nature Trail and Hiking
Bithna Fort
Bithna Fort is an 18th-century fort which had a very strategic location on one of the main trade routes. The area was much fought over not only by local tribes but also by Omanis...
Madha
Madha Oman
A trip to Madha Oman always makes me feel like I'm going back in time. Between the narrow, winding streets, the goats roaming everywhere, the old coral w...
Dibba Musandam Oman
Dibba Musandam is a little bit of paradise within easy reach of the UAE. So if you're looking for a tranquil escape with some adventure, this is one for you. I went on two different tours with Muha...
Masfoot
Masfoot is one of those places I go back to again and again. Lying on plains between rugged mountains, it has beautiful views, lots of fresh, clean air and a relaxed pace of life! It has many parks...
Hiking in the UAE 2023
Hiking in the UAE 2023
If you want to go hiking in the UAE, there are many places to go, from well-laid out and marked trails to challenging unmarked ones.
Popular ones with famil...
Al Nahwa – an enclave in an exclave
Al Nahwa
If you have driven around the northern parts of the UAE, you will no doubt have noticed that you pass from one emirate into another and then suddenly back again or you may find your...
Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah