Rock Formations around Taween Fujairah
The rock formations around Taween are quite mesmerising. Head towards Dibba on the E87. Take the turn off to Taween on the side of the road coming from Dibba. (If you enter at 25.5307729,56.1166536...
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 ...
Wadi Shees
Wadi Shees nestles between the Hajar Mountains and a drive down can lead you in different directions, but all to the Omani enclave of Madha.
Wadi Shees
The picturesque valley of Wadi Ghalila lies not far from the Oman border and is surrounded by the beautiful rock formations of that area, in particular the beautiful striped ...
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...
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...
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...
Rafisa Dam
Rafisa Dam is a great family location with play areas, affordable kayaking, doughnut and paddle boats, a lovely walk on the other side of the dam, seating areas and a restaurant, there's plenty to do....
Buhais Geology Park Sharjah
Buhais Geology Park is a great family trip out. At the foot of Jebel Buhais, the park consists of several interactive exhibitions indoors and an outdoor trail...
Al Ghayl, Adhen, Wadi Al Aim and Kub
Al Ghayl is where desert meets mountains with striking scenery, and is one for the off-road lovers. If you enter from the Manama-RAK rd (E18), you can go off road a few kilometres before the Al Gha...
Khatt, Ras al Khaimah
Khatt has been well-known for many years for its hot springs and a hotel and spa providing some treatments are built next to them. The pools can be accessed through the hotel for a charge of around AE...
50 Places to Visit in the UAE
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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...
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...