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The Best Hiking Trails in Rafā‘, Ash Shāriqah (United Arab Emirates)

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  • Al Rabi Al Shehhs Peak Khorfakkan Hike

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    with Maggie Roche
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    1115f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 4.53
    Photo ofAl Rabi Al Shehhs Peak Khorfakkan Hike Photo ofAl Rabi Al Shehhs Peak Khorfakkan Hike Photo ofAl Rabi Al Shehhs Peak Khorfakkan Hike

    My personal FB Page dedicated to UAE Hiking. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 Al Rabi Al Shehhs Peak Khorfakkan Hike The twin summits of Al Shehhs and Al Rabi at 395 meters height. The view...

    I have done this trail.
    dadda27
    Very nice easy hike with beautiful views. As said, best time is either for Sunrise or Sunset. Try to avoid Fridays or we...
    Giacomo Filippini 1
    Great trail
    Sharaf - hkng

  • Al Rabi tower trail with two summits, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, UAE

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    anton_hkng
    with Grace Si
    Distance
    3.57mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAl Rabi tower trail with two summits, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, UAE Photo ofAl Rabi tower trail with two summits, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, UAE Photo ofAl Rabi tower trail with two summits, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, UAE

    It is an easy but very scenic hiking trail in Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. You will climb two peaks - Al Shahs mountain and Al Rabi mountain (395m). It is doable for everyone since it is a well-laid trail with no loose rocks, b...

    Great trail, great description - thanks a lot. Dogs are formally not allowed but no one minded my dog. Maybe try taking ...
    Алекс Ды
    We thought it is easy to summit but to be honest it was difficult. We were four friends and only two of us could make it...
    Haroon Rasheed
    We were lucky that we met many donkeys passing with luggages on this trail. The view on the top with UAE flag was very n...
    Grace Si

  • Al Rabi Trail

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    Lashari
    Distance
    3.85mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofAl Rabi Trail Photo ofAl Rabi Trail Photo ofAl Rabi Trail

    We group of friends planned for a small hike just 2 days ago, we started our journey from respective cities i.e Dubai and Sharjah. We met at agreed meeting point and reached al rabi parking at 6:30 . We started our hike ...

  • Kor Fakkan hike

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    massimobrebbia
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKor Fakkan hike Photo ofKor Fakkan hike Photo ofKor Fakkan hike

    A level 1 hike, 80% green with a 5% yellow hike towards the second peak and a 15% yellow down hill on the way back. Very approachable for all ages. The way down is a road very rocky and unstable. It changes after every r...

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  • Al Rabi Al Shehhs Summits Khorfakkan Hike

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    'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    1503f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofAl Rabi Al Shehhs Summits Khorfakkan Hike Photo ofAl Rabi Al Shehhs Summits Khorfakkan Hike Photo ofAl Rabi Al Shehhs Summits Khorfakkan Hike

    The twin summits of Al Shehhs and Al Rabi at 395 meters height. The view from the top is excellent, you can see Khorfakkan Ports, Khorfakkan City and the Arabian Sea clearly. If you plan this hike in the morning, targe...

    Your info was accurate and very helpful. Enjoyed the hike!
    maverickmu
    Thank you so much
    shirajsharfu

  • Khorfakkan Secret Beach from Al Rabi Tower

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    Muhasin Pallikkal
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 3.17
    Photo ofKhorfakkan Secret Beach from Al Rabi Tower Photo ofKhorfakkan Secret Beach from Al Rabi Tower Photo ofKhorfakkan Secret Beach from Al Rabi Tower

    UPDATE (June-2020): The military / police has banned entering the beach area. (They put a sign board on top of Al Rabi Trail to prevent access of people to the beach) This is the second time we went to the hidden gem ...

    There is public notice stating visit to beach is prohibited and punishable by law.. Did the trek today.. and did Mount R...
    MONISHMU
    Please be careful and read : I did this route it was so nice going up and reaching the camping site Don’t go down to...
    Mayyar Al Jabri

  • Al rabi tower khorfakkan

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    Muhammad Azeem
    Distance
    3.63mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofAl rabi tower khorfakkan Photo ofAl rabi tower khorfakkan Photo ofAl rabi tower khorfakkan

    Al rabi tower khorfakkan is an easy track that you can do with your kids and dog. It's one of very well maintained trail, marked and clear. You can do over night camping as well. There is a toilet, hutt and bbq points. V...

    The trail is marked with clear instructions at all points..The trail starts and ends at Rabi watch tower..There are no t...
    MONISHMU

  • Al Rabi Hike

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    maverickmu
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofAl Rabi Hike Photo ofAl Rabi Hike Photo ofAl Rabi Hike

    Trail starts behind small parking lot at Al Rabi Tower. Spaces were available on the weekday afternoon I went, otherwise you’ll need to park at the long term parking below the tower - thus will add around 50-60m to your ...

    Well marked trail to top of both peaks
    1dbmb

  • Al Rabi Mountain Hike - Khorffakan

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    Hannibal74
    with longlifestories
    Distance
    3.30mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofAl Rabi Mountain Hike - Khorffakan Photo ofAl Rabi Mountain Hike - Khorffakan Photo ofAl Rabi Mountain Hike - Khorffakan

    An easy and lovely hike for the family. Beautiful views of the mountains and the ocean and a great breeze off the ocean! We went on a fairly overcast day, so the temp was perfect, even if the views weren't as clear. Sti...

  • Al Rabi Tower - Khurfakan - UAE

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    arminmahdi
    with jackiemarcelo
    Distance
    3.37mi
    Elevation +
    1247f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAl Rabi Tower - Khurfakan - UAE Photo ofAl Rabi Tower - Khurfakan - UAE Photo ofAl Rabi Tower - Khurfakan - UAE

    easy track. just follow the path Do NOT chase Animals with your car, they will die before reaching 2 water. If caught doing so, there is a heavy fine, these Animals R protected by Government. Do not catch or hunt.

    has amazing sunrise views
    Karthik Raghu
    A family morning hike. Very pleasant, a steep climb, but there is a path and steps. Stunning views of Khor Fakkan bay. D...
    dianageldenhuys

  • Al Rabi (Khor fakkan, SHJ)

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    Satheesh
    Distance
    3.71mi
    Elevation +
    1381f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 2.67
    Photo ofAl Rabi (Khor fakkan, SHJ) Photo ofAl Rabi (Khor fakkan, SHJ) Photo ofAl Rabi (Khor fakkan, SHJ)

    Located on the heart of khor fakkan, UAE. Al Rabi is one of the well know hiking trail with clear marking. It take you to the top elevation about 395m. know for viewing early morning sunrise. Fantastic view with combinat...

    It was nice
    Muhammad Waqas 1

  • Al Shehhs and Al Rabi in Khorfakkan- loop

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    Iulian P
    Distance
    3.42mi
    Elevation +
    1329f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofAl Shehhs and Al Rabi in Khorfakkan- loop Photo ofAl Shehhs and Al Rabi in Khorfakkan- loop Photo ofAl Shehhs and Al Rabi in Khorfakkan- loop

    Trail recorded from the main parking (accessible by sedan cars) . At the tower (WP1) there are only a few parking spaces. Easy to follow trail. Well marked. Quite busy during the weekend with families. ⚠️ Save the trai...

  • Rabi Tower Hike - Khorfakkan

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    Milind Trivedi
    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    1552f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRabi Tower Hike - Khorfakkan Photo ofRabi Tower Hike - Khorfakkan Photo ofRabi Tower Hike - Khorfakkan

    A fully marked trail with some of the most stunning views in the UAE. Can be easily done is few hours with breaks. The path is marked with rest areas at regular intervals

    A steep hike with breathtaking views along the way
    dinasaur

  • Mt. Al Rabi, Khorfakkhan, Sharjah

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    HindHikes (Musafir -NK)
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofMt. Al Rabi, Khorfakkhan, Sharjah Photo ofMt. Al Rabi, Khorfakkhan, Sharjah Photo ofMt. Al Rabi, Khorfakkhan, Sharjah

    Mt. Al Rabi is in Khorfakkhan, which is part of Sharjah. This place is surrounded by mountains from 3 side and one side by Sea. Important point is: 1. Long term Parking is available at base of mountain. 2. Short term p...

    An easy hike going up. Just steep, but not tricky. However going back it seems they’re still working on the path. That i...
    Sem Oerlemans

  • Al Rabi tower to beach view

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    Nevin Alex Chacko
    Distance
    3.35mi
    Elevation +
    1017f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofAl Rabi tower to beach view Photo ofAl Rabi tower to beach view Photo ofAl Rabi tower to beach view

    We started the hike at 5.15 am. Theres a car parking lot at the top of mountain , next to Rabi tower, also at the bottom of the descend. The hike is well marked with sign boards. Climb can be tedious for beginners, but...

  • Khorfakan Secret Beach loop

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    Nasar Husain
    with HazelPizPastrana
    Distance
    4.86mi
    Elevation +
    1755f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKhorfakan Secret Beach loop Photo ofKhorfakan Secret Beach loop Photo ofKhorfakan Secret Beach loop

    We started from the tower all the way to up and enter to the beach , once reached beach we explored second secret beach and follow the path to the pavement off road to the round about . You may can park half vehicles in ...

  • Al Rabi hiking trail, Khorfakkan, Sharjah

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    gopinath.mr
    Distance
    3.21mi
    Elevation +
    1148f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofAl Rabi hiking trail, Khorfakkan, Sharjah Photo ofAl Rabi hiking trail, Khorfakkan, Sharjah Photo ofAl Rabi hiking trail, Khorfakkan, Sharjah

    A moderate hike , with rare stunning views of ocean , khorfakkan city and port from the mountains. Will be slightly easy one during winters. There are two routes, one through the rock path the other is a well laid straig...

  • al rabi mountain and secret beach

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    eslam bakkar
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    1821f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofal rabi mountain and secret beach Photo ofal rabi mountain and secret beach Photo ofal rabi mountain and secret beach

    this is the second time i do this trail so i will mention the key points her : the first time i did it it was my 5th hike in my life and it was the hardest thing i ever done in my life , this time was a much easier some...

  • Al Rabi Tower Trail

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    sivasamboos
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    1496f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAl Rabi Tower Trail Photo ofAl Rabi Tower Trail Photo ofAl Rabi Tower Trail

    I have done this trail several times before, but this is the 1st time recording it. Trail head is accessible with sedan cars. And trail is well marked and easy to follow. There are 2 summits both has nice view of k...

  • Jebel Rabi

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    Ghaf Tree Diaries
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofJebel Rabi Photo ofJebel Rabi Photo ofJebel Rabi

    Just gorgeous mountain trail with a sea view, and sea breeze. Steep at times, but well-maintained and clearly marked path.

  • Al Rabi

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    Emsjules
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    1122f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAl Rabi Photo ofAl Rabi Photo ofAl Rabi

    Don't look at distance and time for this one as my Wikiloc stopped recording for 50min so actual distance was 5.45km in total and 1h57min moving time. You can still use trail recording for directions as its very obvious ...

  • Al rabi hiking to the beach

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    eslam bakkar
    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    1867f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAl rabi hiking to the beach Photo ofAl rabi hiking to the beach Photo ofAl rabi hiking to the beach

    This first part is straight forward to reach the top with an ease, however if u decided to go to the beach then its a different story , there is no trail and the way is full of big rocks in the way down u till you reach ...

  • Al Rabi trail

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    ewajuz
    with rene.dxb
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    1404f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAl Rabi trail Photo ofAl Rabi trail Photo ofAl Rabi trail

    An official hike in Khor Fakkan, even marked on a Google map. Nice and easy, with beautiful sea views. Well prepared route, steep on the left bank but well worth the views, we took easier path on the way back. Perfect a...

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