Jabal Daftah - Sharjah

Please keep in mind that I am a leisurely hiker who is connected to nature and wild places; I do take breaks to admire sights and natural things on my journey to the peak.

Jabal Daftah is a peak in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and has an elevation of 873 meters. Jabal Daftah is situated nearby to the villages Shis and Hajar Bani Humayd. and our meeting point was in Wadi Daftah which is near to Wadi Minha and comes under RAK state.

The Daftah village is located on the Masafi to Fujairah highway, which follows a route along the Wadi Ham. It is also located off the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway, the road, opened in 2019, connects Daftah with Khor Fakkan through a series of five tunnels through the Hajar Mountains, passing the newly redeveloped village of Shis. These include the Al Sidra Tunnel, which at 2,700 meters, is the longest covered mountain tunnel in the Middle East.

Although the village today is located along the roadside in a strip development, the old village of Daftah lies behind the new development and was traditionally home to the Naqbiyin tribe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naqbiyin).


What we got and planned for Hike Day

📆 Date: Sunday 18th February 2024
⏲ Our Meeting time: 5.45 AM.
⏲ Our Hike start time: 6.00AM.

🌤 Temperature was 15-24 degree
🌬 Wind 20-30 KPH
🌞Sunny partly cloudy
💧 Humidity 30-40%
💨 Cloud Cover: 15%

Must have Gears and essentials for this hike:
🥾 Hiking Shoes
🎒 Backpack with chest and vest straps
🧑🏿‍🦯 Hiking Poles
💡 Head lamp - if you are starting before sunrise
🚰 water at least 3 liters + 1 liter if hike is in summer
🥵 Hydration liquids and energy bars
🍋 Fruits - Oranges, Dates, Apples, Bananas

Preferred Clothing:
👖Long sleeve top and bottom preferably bright-colored.
🌅Sun protection / Sunglasses / Cap / Hat / Scarf.

The Details:

📍 Meeting Point -Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/C69b3eSMX9HYgVK19
🚶Hike Start point: (4X4 only: https://maps.app.goo.gl/p1a7QibXfZoKNCkz7)
🥾Technical difficulty: Level 6: Moderate – Simple switchbacks and distance increase. Endurance and Stamina required. Bouldering, loose rocks and climbing, No Beginners, Adults Only.

🛣 Hike Distance: 11 kms+-
🌋 Elevation Gain: 500-550 Meters
🔁Trail Type: Loop - UNMARKED
⏲Duration of Hike: 5-6 Hours
🌈 Best time to hike - Winter

Worth noting:
☎ No Mobile Network
📍Download WIKILOC map or any other map so that it works without internet.
🆘do save SOS and make sure you share your hiking location with family or a friend.
🚑 in case of emergency - as soon as possible contact rescue or medical help.
🚘 4X4 is must to reach to start point.

Emergency phone numbers

🚔999 for Police
🚑998 for Ambulance
SOS - AD999 app

🗑 Take your litter with you:
Let's keep our natural environment free of litter. Litter harms our environment, soil, waterways, and wildlife.

Extras:
After Hike Breakfast or Lunch - Good Pakistani Restaurant (cheap and best) Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PqxmVRKd5B5ngFE9

kindly note that hiking in the mountains involves certain dangers including but not limited to venomous wildlife encounters falling over rocks weather-triggered sicknesses and the possibility of any other accidents. Please be responsible while choosing the routes and the team.

Cheers
Nurul Ameen
+971559045464

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