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Category: Hiking

Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On January 22, 2023
Wadi Shaam Ras al Khaimah

Wadi Shaam Wadi Shaam is the most northerly area of the UAE and is home to lots of old settlements. Enjoy a walk through history and beautiful mountains. Once you drive through the town of …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Hiking, Ras al Khaimah

Hiking in the UAE 2023

By Alison Watt On October 14, 2022
Hiking in the UAE

Hiking in the UAE 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 families are Shawka, …

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Hiking, Mountains, UAE Nature
Masfoot, UAE hiking

Bithna Fort, Nature Trail and Hiking

By Alison Watt On January 14, 2022
Bithna Fort and hiking trail

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 …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Fujairah, Hiking, UAE Nature
fujairah hiking, hiking with kids, UAE hiking, uae history

Fujairah Adventure Park

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021
Fujairah Adventure Park

At Fujairah Adventure Park, there’s lots going on! From mountain bike trails, hiking trails, dirt jumps, skateboarding, archery or just drinking coffee and enjoying the view. They now also have camping huts available with barbecue …

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Adventure, East Coast, Fujairah, Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor, Walking/cycling
hiking

Jebel Jais Lower Trails

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021
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 edge so maybe not best …

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Hiking, Mountains, Ras al Khaimah
hiking with kids, UAE hiking

Bidya Hiking Trail (Fujairah Adventures)

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021
Bidya Hiking Trail

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 but no doubt …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, East Coast, Fujairah, Hiking
fujairah hiking, hiking with kids, UAE hiking

Jebel Jais Ras Al Khaimah (2023)

By Alison Watt On February 7, 2021
Jebel Jais Mountian Road Hajar Range Ras Al Khaimah

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 …

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Adventure, Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Nature
RAK hiking, UAE hiking

Wadi Al Helo

By Alison Watt On May 15, 2020
Wadi Al Helo Archaeological Site UNESCO nominated

Wadi Al Helo is one of Sharjah’s several enclaves and is full of surprises. Just off the old Kalba Road, the valley lies on the old caravan trade route and is on the tentative list …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, East Coast, Hiking, Kalba
hiking, uae heritage, uae history

Kalba

By Alison Watt On February 20, 2020
Kalba Emirate of Sharjah Khor Kalba

Kalba, Emirate of Sharjah Kalba has much to offer the nature lover, with several diverse habitats for its size – mountains, plains with acacia forests, mangroves, beaches, lakes, marshes and palm groves. It has long …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Beach, East Coast, Hiking, Kalba, Lakes, canals, boats, Mountains, Parks, picnic areas, UAE Nature
ecotourism, hiking, UAE hiking

Al Rabi Tower, Khor Fakkan

By Alison Watt On January 16, 2020
al rabi tower khor fakkan hiking cafe

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 …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, East Coast, Food, Hiking, Khor Fakkan
UAE hiking

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