The Best Trails in Abū Z̧aby (United Arab Emirates)

Liwa Crescent Crossing - Empty Quarter - Off-road adventure

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Balchin

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Distance

83.95mi

Elevation +

6496f

TrailRank

61

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This is a magical 2 day trip with overnight camping. Words and pictures do not come close to capturing just how incredible the Empty Quarter is!! This is a must-do trip in a very remote area so a minimum of 5 cars with...

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DCTAD Route 1 - Al Remah

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William Hardie

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Distance

59.89mi

Elevation +

3058f

TrailRank

60| 2.67

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A classic desert crossing linking several areas of picturesque high dunes and bowls, with camel farms and green oases in between. Intermediate level driving on medium-scale dunes - not for beginners. There are many optio...

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Corniche - Heritage Village - Founder's Memorial - Walking Abu Dhabi

Walking

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LETZ HIKE - Bogdan

Distance

4.76mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

54

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EN: Departure and arrival: from the weastern end of the Corniche (W Corniche Rd - Al Bateen - Abu Dhabi). This relaxing walk without any difficulty will make you discover the western part of the Corniche. From the West...

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Jubail Mangrove Park

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LETZ HIKE - Bogdan

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Distance

1.58mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

47

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EN: Departure and arrival: from the Large parking lot in front of the Jubail Mangrove Park entrance (GFWP+25J - Al Jubail Island - Abu Dhabi). Jubail Mangrove Park is the first self-contained educational, nature and l...

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Jebel Hafeet

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Esentai Mämbet

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Distance

11.17mi

Elevation +

2717f

TrailRank

43

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Moderate. The original trail started in Jebel Hafeet park, but since we came at night it was closed. So we started the hike from Jebel Hafeet parking 1 area and explored our way down to the trail. This was the most chall...

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Jebel Hafeet

Hiking

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Bricks

Distance

13.00mi

Elevation +

2900f

TrailRank

43

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I would call it moderate to difficult going up. Mostly scrambling over loose rocks without any trail but the scrambling rarely required using hands. No exposure. Going down I would rate it difficult. When we got to the ...

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Naqrah 2 Yahar - AD - UAE

Off Road

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arminmahdi

Distance

35.94mi

Elevation +

4656f

TrailRank

42

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if your not Experienced Driver, DO NOT try side crest without experienced guide. Starts with high dunes almost all the way 2 the end of the trip, sharp crests, & when windy hard 2 C other side. all depends on track...

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Jebel hafeet complete loop

Hiking

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Rob_Gill

Distance

6.92mi

Elevation +

1857f

TrailRank

41| 4.67

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The park is closed for any parking so we went to the Hafeet road where the elevation starts for cars. We followed the wall boundary upto the trail starting point which is opposite a restaurant and its quite visible as it...

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Liwa Desert, Virgin Dunes, The Dark Side

Off Road

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Alecinox

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Distance

105.75mi

Elevation +

5873f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

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2 nights, 2 cars in the Liwa Desert, between sabkhas, monster dunes and the Saudi boarder. Beautiful, uncharted territory, very technical but very much fun too. Got suck a few times but nothing major, always was able to ...

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Al Hudayriat Island cycling track, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Road Bike

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anton_hkng

Distance

7.12mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

39

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It is a nice track on Hudayriat Island. There are several options namely 3, 5, 10 km. This is the main 10 km loop. The track is wide and the surface is smooth. You will not cross any road. The trail is perfect for speedi...

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Jebel Hafeet Al Ain Hike

Hiking

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

Distance

2.68mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

39| 3.33

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Jebel Hafeet Al Ain Hike. The trail itself is not a marked trail, you just find your way and walk on your comfort zone terrain. There are no markers or directions. This Hike starts from the Green Mubazzara park at ...

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Jabel Hafeet Complete

Hiking

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Shaffers

Distance

7.10mi

Elevation +

2677f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

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As Sād, Starting from the Hafeet park to the top where the parking area is. Sumit to mountain isn’t accessible. There are no proper signs for this some white paint markings on stones and a very few totems. Hike is ver...

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Al Wathba AUH Track MTB

Mountain Bike

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

Distance

18.96mi

Elevation +

535f

TrailRank

38

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Al Wathba Cycling Track. Nice cycling place. Options of 8km, 16km, 20km, 22km and 30 kms loop. There is Bicycle rental place with Aed 30 for Aluminium frame and Aed 60 for Carbon Fibre frame Bicycle. There is an Adno...

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Liwa Sands, 22-24.01.2017

Hiking

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DavidSth.

Distance

24.73mi

Elevation +

2028f

TrailRank

38

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Decent 2-day hike as far west as time would allow from that environmental catastrophe called ''Tal Mireeb.'' Just about manage to escape the plastic and other bits of garbage at about 8 KMs. Windy days made the goi...

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Al Ain Airport - Naqrah - Al Ain - UAE

Off Road

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arminmahdi

Distance

39.94mi

Elevation +

6083f

TrailRank

38

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If your not Experienced Driver, DO NOT try side crest without experienced guide. All depends on track U take. never drive alone in desert, make sure U have recovery point in front & back. proper jack. shovel, food,...

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Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE / حلبة مرسى ياس

Road Bike

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anton_hkng

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

37

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It is a unique chance to cycle a circuit. The Yas Marina Circuit is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It was opened in 2009 and has a seating capacity of 60000 people. The loop length is 5.3 km. Time and require...

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Nahil 2 Naqrah - AD - UAE

Off Road

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arminmahdi

Distance

38.46mi

Elevation +

3684f

TrailRank

36

Moderate 2 Difficult, all depends on track U take. never drive alone in desert, make sure U have recovery point in front & back. proper jack. shovel & food & lots of water. do NOT chase Animals with your car, they w...

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Expedision The Empty quarter

Off Road

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Nasar Husain

Distance

244.72mi

Elevation +

4262f

TrailRank

36| 5.0

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This off road trail I am not recorded fully, it's the 40 percent of full loop ,we start from Dubai and stay at mureeb dunes Liwa ( considered as world largest dune in the world), it's a full desert off road drive , some ...

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Asab to Hameem, Liwa through desert. 110 km Exploration drive.

Off Road

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adil khan

Distance

69.47mi

Elevation +

3022f

TrailRank

34

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Planned and led by Shamel Marshan (overland_me_insta on IG). Drive starts from Asab and ends in Hameem, Bateen Liwa. Day 1 is easy but day 2 (last 35 km has extremely soft sand that requires more than usual space betwee...

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Al Maghrib Exploration

Off Road

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Hprrohner

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Distance

69.64mi

Elevation +

417f

TrailRank

34

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Al Maghrib Exploration from MX Start to MX Finish planned. Difficult terrain and very soft sand which forced our convoy of 8 vehicles to cut short and exit to the Ghayathi road after M3. Great trip, challenging but excel...

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Mezairaa to Tel Moreb - Liwa - UAE

Off Road

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arminmahdi

Distance

16.98mi

Elevation +

3314f

TrailRank

34| 2.33

all depends on track you take. never drive alone in desert, make sure you have recovery point in front and back. proper jack. shovel, food, lots of water. do NOT chase Animals with your car, they will die before r...

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‘Aqbīyah

Mountain Bike

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EdHogshire

Distance

19.79mi

Elevation +

121f

TrailRank

34

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Well maintained bike paths, cement wall inside the wadi. Very easy ride that could be done by anyone on any bike.

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Smugglers Route

Hiking

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Milind Trivedi

Distance

3.91mi

Elevation +

2717f

TrailRank

33

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Old smugglers route trail. Not for faint hearted. One way hike with no option to turn back after about 30% point. One point also needs ropes. Ends in Jabel Hafeet car park.

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Al Ain Oasis Hike

Hiking

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Khamis Alsheryani

Distance

3.54mi

Elevation +

43f

TrailRank

32

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The Al Ain Oasis hike is a scenic trek through a lush oasis located in the city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. This hike offers an escape into nature, showcasing a network of tranquil waterways and an abundance of over...

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Liwa crossing July 2023

Off Road

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Kudrinskaya1

Distance

99.75mi

Elevation +

4544f

TrailRank

31

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Liwa crossing July 2023 1 Patrol, 2 LC, 1 Wrangler Extra 40km to return to the starting point after 20km, and to come back

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