The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in United Arab Emirates

Jebel Yabanah

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ben Robbins

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Distance: 12.96mi
Elevation +: 4360f
TrailRank: 73| 4.55

Jebel Yabanah sits towards the South Eastern end of the jabal bil ays ridge line which forms a crescent moon shape, and surrounds wadi Shah, which feeds into Wadi Bih. The ridge lines eastern side defines the border, and...

Hi Ben, As always thanks for another great trail. I've done your route except going down Western ridge from second pea...

Kozyriev Oleksandr

Rania, This route is so well described by Ben and a guide should be able to carry the basic PPE’s and put safety as a pr...

arnaud Laviolette

I did the trail today and was in my plans since last year thorough Wadi Shiha and back to the village in same way back. ...

Ebrahim Alnuaimi

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Sal Traverse, Zebat and Ghail

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ben Robbins

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Distance: 18.69mi
Elevation +: 4902f
TrailRank: 64| 5.0

This route was based around exploring Wadi Zebat (Razor), and it was certainly worth it. Wadi razor for me is now among the best i have seen in the region. It is just endlessly filled with varied and exciting drops, scra...

Zebat (aka Leopard wadi) is a committed endeavour but is very rewarding. If you have the experience to track out, and th...

Michael Olver

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Leopard Canyon and Jungle Book Hike, Jebel Qihwi and Jebel Tafif from Wadi Ghail to Wadi Bih

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near Athabāt, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ben Robbins

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Distance: 29.44mi
Elevation +: 10794f
TrailRank: 57

Photo ofLeopard Canyon and Jungle Book Hike, Jebel Qihwi and Jebel Tafif from Wadi Ghail to Wadi Bih

This route was mostly around getting to the Jungle Book Hike, which has been on my list for many years now, however it has become increasing difficult to access. The documentation on the route is minimal, for a route tha...

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Fossil Rock Hike Trail (closest hike to Dubai)

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near Adh Dhayd, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

Li Zhang

Distance: 3.93mi
Elevation +: 679f
TrailRank: 46| 4.5

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Fossil Rock located in Sharjah and can be reached from Dubai in 40 minutes. There is space to park at the starting point. Go over the fence and start the trail. Rocky surface, mostly steady all the way up. Not much c...

A good hike. At one stage on the way up I was scrambling, as in use of hands to steady myself and in the way down I had ...

Gary Guscott

Thanks, it is a nice hike!

Elena Lansel

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Ḑāyah

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near Ḑāyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Juan Carlos Vargas M.

Distance: 4.45mi
Elevation +: 630f
TrailRank: 42| 5.0

Ḑāyah Nice trip to spend 5 hours. You have to climb in some parts like cracks, the height can vary between 3m to 7 m, very recommendable to have good medium climbing technique. Mandatory some one with rappel techniqu...

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Piero Che

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Kirithon Cascades Wadi Naqab

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near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz

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Distance: 8.29mi
Elevation +: 2218f
TrailRank: 39

Wadi Naqab hike and great repelling spot! Hike is easy but steep, only experienced climbers with up-sailing gear should do the second part. Bring lots of water I.e. 5 litres depending on weather conditions. Start early....

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Stairway to heaven plus wadi Ghalilah

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near Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

vl-sher

Distance: 21.15mi
Elevation +: 9672f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofStairway to heaven plus wadi Ghalilah

A lot of thanks to Ben Robbins for his descriptions of Stairway to heaven and Wadi Ghalilah! The point numbers below refer to them. My first impression is that I would not like to repeat the route. Second impression - ...

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Short Fujaira Alpine Exploration

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near Ḑāhir, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)

Li Za Woander

Distance: 4.69mi
Elevation +: 1273f
TrailRank: 34

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Super steep, stern, and strictly don't try. Lesson learned: Never motivate a beginner or intermediate hiker to do it. They may finish the trail but in the end, you have ended their hiking adventure. Take many memories ...

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Wadi Razor Route

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near Athabāt, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

ewajuz

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Distance: 10.82mi
Elevation +: 3953f
TrailRank: 34| 3.0

Beautiful wadi in RAK, requires good fitness level, scrambling and/or up-sailing in places. Hike time includes route bolting (2 points by Rene) & afternoon 2h nap... Ropes and climbing equipment recommended.

Interesting route and I like the name Wadi razor route The very narrow the dark canyon on the latter part your route is...

Wadi Bih Man

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Kebdah - Wadi X - 1100 half way

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near Qurm, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Sumeet Punjabi

Distance: 6.83mi
Elevation +: 1188f
TrailRank: 30

Loop ! From Kebdah Village a lot of bouldering and you will need ropes and climbing equipments. Wadi X can be climbed by someone. There are ropes at few places but at 1 place it brings us to a dead end. So a rope is only...

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Jabal Yabanah

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ai.leen

Distance: 9.16mi
Elevation +: 2356f
TrailRank: 29

Starting point from Jebel jais via ferata Bear grylls,wadi shahah-Jabal Yabanah. -Not recommended for a person with fear of heights.

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Shees to Oman border - Sumeet pro

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near Shīs, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

Lashari

Distance: 3.03mi
Elevation +: 1243f
TrailRank: 29

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One of the most difficult hike I have done so far, no proper hiking trail. 95% was total exploration. At one stage it was like we got stuck but unity is a strength, we did it . It should not be done alone and dont try i...

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Wadi Shah and the Knife Edge Ridge

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ben Robbins

Distance: 10.76mi
Elevation +: 4872f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofWadi Shah and the Knife Edge Ridge

Starting along the Wadi Shah route we followed the wadi most of the way before scrambling/climbing out as the wadi became vertical. We then followed a steep but easy route up to the ridge line. We headed north along the ...

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Jebal Yabanah

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

noorar

Distance: 10.90mi
Elevation +: 3714f
TrailRank: 28

Jebal Yabanah This trail involves a lot of scrambling and bouldering which can be quite treacherous .. you have been warned !

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Wadi Sal to Wadi X

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near Qurm, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Piero Che

Distance: 5.34mi
Elevation +: 1040f
TrailRank: 27

Easy to moderate hike. There is a 12 meter drop that requires ropes to do it. There are fixed anchors in many different places. U can bypass the drop from the left side but its a lil bit challenging.

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Jabel jais hidden oasis

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

dukedruski

Distance: 2.94mi
Elevation +: 1834f
TrailRank: 24

This an amazing walk. We did not get all the way to the oasis as we started late. This is a challenging route as there is a lot of climbing involved.

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Wadi Nakab Upper

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near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Wadi Bih Man

Distance: 14.50mi
Elevation +: 10253f
TrailRank: 24

We climbed the grovel groove At the big pot We left the main wadi turned R and climbed out and joined a faint path connecting Al Sanat village circa 800m and the village circa 1200m just N of twin peaks

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Stairway to Heaven

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near Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (Yunaayitid Arab Imireetis)

Mam Vlam

Distance: 7.77mi
Elevation +: 2812f
TrailRank: 19

6h30AM - 12PM Sunday May 8th 39*C on return 50% of climbing in shade We should have started n hour earlier Or even 5h15 when it was already light enough We followed a route by one of the Wikiloc members. Seems like ...

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Sharīyah shawka trails

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near Shawkah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Damian Vsd

Distance: 6.94mi
Elevation +: 1322f
TrailRank: 19

Nice extension of the existing trails from The dam with a bit technical descend in the wadi. If you follow the extension be ready for slippery ground, so be careful.

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Off-road walk to Alhayl Fort

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near Ḩayl, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)

chogoree

Distance: 5.52mi
Elevation +: 361f
TrailRank: 19

There is a road that leads to the fort as well but broken at some places. It is a nice and easy hike for begginers and family.

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Ḩayl short ridge from Fort

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near Ḩayl, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)

Juan Carlos Vargas M.

Distance: 1.90mi
Elevation +: 981f
TrailRank: 17

It's a small route over the ridge to the summits along the 133° SE and return Starting from the castle achieving the 3rd summit and return to finish in the parking lot. Beautiful if you do it at night. It's not like a...

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Fossil rock scramble/hike

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near Adh Dhayd, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

matt towers

Distance: 3.81mi
Elevation +: 705f
TrailRank: 16

A little more intense than a hike as there is a small climb involved at the beginning although most paths have different routes. Also lots of scrambling over rocks both up and down. Last but is just a walk with no climbi...

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UAE - Spectrum small loop

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near Z̧anḩah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)

Gayan Nanayakkara

Distance: 2.54mi
Elevation +: 1299f
TrailRank: 15

This trail only till spectrum and did the great climbing to top of mountain from there and it was priceless, but don't try if you don't have confident to finish it. Climbing top is easy peasy but come down is the hardest...

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Wadi Zebat ( leopard canyon ) from Hibs Village

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near Magam, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Wadi Bih Man

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Distance: 5.07mi
Elevation +: 3104f
TrailRank: 15

Starting from the upper part of Hibs village descend down gently angled rock escarpment to steep cliffs where there is a staircase down to wadi biyh Hike along the wadi bed for a short way and then enter the canyon Str...

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