The Best Trails in United Arab Emirates

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  • near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    8.64mi
    Elevation +
    1690f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofWadi Naqab to wadi Koob to Al Sanat village hike Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Naqab to wadi Koob to Al Sanat village hike Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Naqab to wadi Koob to Al Sanat village hike Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

    MAKE SURE TO CHECK MY BLOG POST (LINK BELLOW) FOR ALL THE IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THIS HIKE (https://www.theroadreel.com/best-uae-hikes-wadi-naqab/). Wadi Naqab is a place like no other in the UAE. This is an intermediat...

    Done the loop to Al Sanat village. It was a good hike and challenging. One you should not underestimate. We finished the...
    Ann_22
    Beautiful trail. The roped section on the way up to Al Sanat Village is scary if you don’t like heights and narrow ledge...
    eralyilmaz
    Amazing trail
    Elie Abdo
  • near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    11.57mi
    Elevation +
    3596f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Hike when I Led Ben Robbins! (Jebel Yanas-Sal village-Jebel Tafif Summit and alternative descent to Wadi Naqab) Photo ofThe Hike when I Led Ben Robbins! (Jebel Yanas-Sal village-Jebel Tafif Summit and alternative descent to Wadi Naqab) Photo ofThe Hike when I Led Ben Robbins! (Jebel Yanas-Sal village-Jebel Tafif Summit and alternative descent to Wadi Naqab)

    I got a rare opportunity to hike with Ben Robbins and John Young, the co founder of Wadi Bih run. Later on in the descent section, I guided Ben through an unknown Wadi section down to Wadi Naqab !!! We did one way hi...

    An amazing hike 😃👍
    Wadi Bih Man
  • Dibba Mountain Park Trail.

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    near Rūl Ḑadnā, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    535f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDibba Mountain Park Trail. Photo ofDibba Mountain Park Trail. Photo ofDibba Mountain Park Trail.

    Dibba Mountain Park Trail. Similar grade of Al Aqah mountain trail. Newly laid trail as part of Dibba mountain park facility near Radisson hotels cluster in Dibba. You can park somewhere here. Dropped pin https://maps....

    👏👏👏
    amirhasan hosseini
  • near Ḑāhir, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.90mi
    Elevation +
    768f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofWadi Wa'eeb UI Hina / Wadi Al Hina / Sulphur Wadi, Fujairah, UAE Photo ofWadi Wa'eeb UI Hina / Wadi Al Hina / Sulphur Wadi, Fujairah, UAE Photo ofWadi Wa'eeb UI Hina / Wadi Al Hina / Sulphur Wadi, Fujairah, UAE

    It is a classic Wadi Al Hina hike with a small variation at the end - a steep descent that makes it more interesting. Mainly the route is very easy and doable by very beginners. There is a very steep descent starting fro...

    This is a lovely trail. We did about half and then turned back. Very easy to follow, well-marked. Quite a bit of fun scr...
    eralyilmaz
    Thanks a lot for all the efforts to make this beautiful experience available to all. I am new to hiking and found this t...
    Kaushik Bhadresha
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  • near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    3950f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 4.22
    Photo ofRainbow Santa Hike 2023: Jebel Yabana Summit Photo ofRainbow Santa Hike 2023: Jebel Yabana Summit Photo ofRainbow Santa Hike 2023: Jebel Yabana Summit

    Jebel Yabana If you followed my trail, referred my detailed text and if it helped you in achieving your goal or not, Kindly leave a comment / review on wikiloc post after your hike. It will be helpful for fellow hike...

    It's long hike, tough and technical at many points. Thanks Partrick for recording it. Although we deviated a bit but thi...
    Husnain Ashfaq
    Well described. one of the challenging hikes in UAE. As mentioned, there are no proper trail to follow after the Village...
    Fahim Al Rehman
    Just done of this hike. It is definitely not a hike, it’s closer to a climb. Be prepared to not walk but jump from a roc...
    Thibot
  • near Qārat ad Dum, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    17.01mi
    Elevation +
    7477f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofW2W Trail#7: Wadi Haqeel to Wadi Ghalilah via Jebel Rahabah. Rainbow Highlander 30K Photo ofW2W Trail#7: Wadi Haqeel to Wadi Ghalilah via Jebel Rahabah. Rainbow Highlander 30K Photo ofW2W Trail#7: Wadi Haqeel to Wadi Ghalilah via Jebel Rahabah. Rainbow Highlander 30K

    Rainbow Highlander 30K. Haqeel to Ghalilah. Highlander Event created one of the best Trail that covers almost 50 Kms and it is the best. The trail is well laid and manmade stairs in many places keeps your foot stable....

    Thx Rainbow hiker, we followed ur track in reverse ! 👍🏻
    Sumeet Punjabi
  • near Z̧anḩah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    2159f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRainbow valley (spectrum) hike to Summit in Fujeirah, UAE Photo ofRainbow valley (spectrum) hike to Summit in Fujeirah, UAE Photo ofRainbow valley (spectrum) hike to Summit in Fujeirah, UAE

    Classic Rainbow valley hike extended towards 800 meters summit and back the same way. Total hike distance around 10-11km. It was a tough workout, as there is barely any leveled walk and one billion boulders. Full Guide ...

    Beautiful trail, challenging and fun! Thank you for sharing.
    iwonawo
    Nous avons été presque jusqu’au bout mais je pense que ça n’en valait pas la peine. Le clou du spectacle est en début de...
    gertrude bell
    It’s good trail with different views and beautiful colors mountains. You need to reach there bit early so you can fini...
    mazin Ismail
  • near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.72mi
    Elevation +
    2428f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 4.62
    Photo ofWadi Shah-Hidden Oasis- Musaibat Vilage Loop Hike with Shan Butt Photo ofWadi Shah-Hidden Oasis- Musaibat Vilage Loop Hike with Shan Butt Photo ofWadi Shah-Hidden Oasis- Musaibat Vilage Loop Hike with Shan Butt

    Shan Butt organised this hike. If you followed my trail, referred my detailed text and if it helped you in achieving your goal or not, Kindly leave a comment / review on wikiloc post after your hike. It will be helpf...

    We have done this trail recently and in general it was easy to follow, although we had some problems in the village and ...
    Agnieszka Yaga
    An adventurous trail that had all elements: some sections with proper trail, wadi scrambling, top villages, resting poin...
    elida ilinoiu
    I followed this trail. Highly appreciated
    Iulian P
  • near Wādī Shī, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    4.76mi
    Elevation +
    1430f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofRafisah Dam to Al Suhub Rest house Summit hike Photo ofRafisah Dam to Al Suhub Rest house Summit hike Photo ofRafisah Dam to Al Suhub Rest house Summit hike

    Rafisah Dam to Al Suhub Rest house Summit hike. Khorfakkan. My personal FB Page (Non Profit / Non Commercial ) dedicated to UAE Hiking. https://www.facebook.com/Patricks-Hikes-101251445547970 This Trail can be co...

    Views along this trail are spectacular. This trail becomes moderate because of the elevation factor. One of the prime lo...
    Zeeshan Khowaja
    Nice little hike. Took me about a hour to reach the summit. The trail is very easy to follow. I enjoyed the little climb...
    Iamgroot
    We finally did this trail as season inauguration. During the early morning there is shade on the trail until around 7.30...
    elida ilinoiu
  • Mushrif Park Hiking Trail.

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    near Al Mizhar, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.24mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofMushrif Park Hiking Trail. Photo ofMushrif Park Hiking Trail. Photo ofMushrif Park Hiking Trail.

    I parked at the Cyclists parking and started the hike. 25.229960, 55.450492 https://goo.gl/maps/Lc2nhe1iqKRb7LVM6 There is another parking closer to the hiking trail. 25.224783, 55.451330 https://goo.gl/maps/sWYA4...

    We parked in the second point, which is the nearest. We didn't follow the full trail as our intention was to check the t...
    chandanau
  • Wadi Kub - RAK / Fujairah

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    near Mu‘tariḑah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.09mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.69
    Photo ofWadi Kub - RAK / Fujairah Photo ofWadi Kub - RAK / Fujairah Photo ofWadi Kub - RAK / Fujairah

    Wadi "Kub" Hike Dont get confused with Wadi Ghub - which is the spectrum / rainbow valley (Fujairah) and Wadi Koob - nearby Wadi Naqab (Ras Al Kahima) This trail is wadi Kub - belongs to RAK (most of the trail is...

    Thank you! We've just finished doing this hike and your trail marks were really useful!
    RhiAnne
    Thank you Muhasin for your guidance. We completed this hike today. I strongly recommend using navigation as there are no...
    Parvis M A
    Nowadays its getting hot. Hiking season will soon be over but i am so happy i got to try this trail. Its quite hard sinc...
    Angie Lyn Moleno-Valenciano
  • near Rafā‘, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
    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
  • UAE. Baqal Village, RAK

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    near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    2651f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUAE. Baqal Village, RAK Photo ofUAE. Baqal Village, RAK Photo ofUAE. Baqal Village, RAK

    Short hike with good elevation and beautiful scenery. Well laid trail and can’t be lost here. Normally it’ll will take 2hrs to reach the village. Weather is just perfect by this time specially this trail is pretty much e...

    Thanks for recording
    sivasamboos
  • near Ras Ash, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    15.92mi
    Elevation +
    6247f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGhalilah Dam - STH RB - Jais Summit- Jebel Raharah peak - Ghalilah Loop Photo ofGhalilah Dam - STH RB - Jais Summit- Jebel Raharah peak - Ghalilah Loop Photo ofGhalilah Dam - STH RB - Jais Summit- Jebel Raharah peak - Ghalilah Loop

    The distance should be 27.6 Kms with 2070 meters elevation gain (Garmin Watch) If you followed my trail, referred my detailed text and if it helped you in achieving your goal or not, Kindly leave a comment / review o...

    We followed this however we got bogged down in the rain and clouds and cold today 11th Feb 2024 We took a taxi back to ...
    andyboyoneday
    I was there too. I could have meet you if I would have started a bit earlier. Nevertheless a good hike. Thanks for posti...
    MaNu Sebastin
  • near Z̧anḩah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.47
    Photo ofUAE. Wadi Ghub Spectrum Rainbow Valley Photo ofUAE. Wadi Ghub Spectrum Rainbow Valley Photo ofUAE. Wadi Ghub Spectrum Rainbow Valley

    It was indeed a beautiful hike. The start is an easy level, it’ll take you about 2km to reach the spectrum which is the main highlights of this hike and accessible for grown up kids to follow. Once you reach the spectrum...

    Hi Ann, How’s this trail for a kid 4 year old?
    Mitushi Mittal
    Not sure how on a 'walking' app how this is classed as moderate, for said app this would be a difficult
    merrick
    Hi Ann, absolutely agree with what you just said :))
    Zackaronii
  • Dubai Run 2023

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    near Sheikh Zayed, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.43mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDubai Run 2023 Photo ofDubai Run 2023 Photo ofDubai Run 2023

    We ran / walked our own route of Dubai Run event by merging 5 Km and 10 Kms route enjoying one of the great record setting event whereby 240,000 fellow fitness enthusiasts ran on the Shk Zayed Super highway as part of gr...

    Great experience to run on SZR
    Maggie Roche
  • near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    10.29mi
    Elevation +
    3720f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofJebel Tafif (Jebel Salli) - from Jebel Yanas via Azabat, Sal, and Tafifi villages, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofJebel Tafif (Jebel Salli) - from Jebel Yanas via Azabat, Sal, and Tafifi villages, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofJebel Tafif (Jebel Salli) - from Jebel Yanas via Azabat, Sal, and Tafifi villages, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

    Jebel Tafif Jebel Tafif peak is located in Musandam, Oman, on the UAE's border. I did not find much information about this mountain on the Internet. According to a topo map on Peakvisor, it rises to a height of 1602 met...

    Thanks Anton for sharing this recorded trail. I loved the whole thing about this place. Stunning view in every corner an...
    Ann_22
  • near Yinas, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    8.00mi
    Elevation +
    4026f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSheri village Ras al Khaimah (Summit Loop hike) Photo ofSheri village Ras al Khaimah (Summit Loop hike) Photo ofSheri village Ras al Khaimah (Summit Loop hike)

    Please note that the statistics recorded on this trail are wrong. It seems my recording device jumped GPS in the valley. On an average, it should be about 9 kms and 800 meters elevation gain. Sheri Village Hike, Wad...

    Thank you Patrick🙏🙏🙏
    MylseOnTheGo
  • near Daftah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofWadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE Photo ofWadi Daftah / Diftah area with dry waterfalls, Ras al Khaimah, UAE

    It is a moderate hike. At the very beginning, you will have a lot of fun climbing two dry waterfalls with cables attached to the rocks. It is the only reason why I mark it as moderate. After that hiking throughout the wa...

    The trail is both exciting and easy to navigate, with just two challenging climbing points. The rest of the trail is str...
    Zeeshan Khowaja
    I enjoyed climbing the 2 dried waterfalls
    Btwok
  • near Şidaqah, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    2333f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Tawian to Wadi Khab - Smugglers Route Photo ofWadi Tawian to Wadi Khab - Smugglers Route Photo ofWadi Tawian to Wadi Khab - Smugglers Route

    With reports of heavy rain heading in later in the day, a simpler lower elevation route was the criteria, and having had my eye on this route for many years, I figured it was about time to take a look; and I wasn't disap...

    Hi ben, is the trail defined with markers?
    Muhammad Azeem
  • Baqal Village (RAK)

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    near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    4.89mi
    Elevation +
    2234f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBaqal Village (RAK) Photo ofBaqal Village (RAK) Photo ofBaqal Village (RAK)

    Clean, well defined trail, must try hike to test your endurance. fantastic view at top around 800m elevation. I took some shortcuts while coming down, you may just follow the same path. beginners with good fitness level ...

    Good hike!
    Ann_22
  • near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    6.06mi
    Elevation +
    2297f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofWadi Lahsa (Shah) to Hidden Oasis ( Sal Shuha ) and Shahha village Photo ofWadi Lahsa (Shah) to Hidden Oasis ( Sal Shuha ) and Shahha village Photo ofWadi Lahsa (Shah) to Hidden Oasis ( Sal Shuha ) and Shahha village

    Wadi Shah to Hidden Oasis to Shahha village and back by Balcony trail. If you followed my trail, referred my detailed text and if it helped you in achieving your goal or not, Kindly leave a comment / review on wikiloc...

    Amazing trail, extremely well maintained and explained in this excellent post. Only caveat, after the April 2024 storms ...
    Edoardo Rubbiani
    Thank you Patrick for your detailed trail. We are glad we tried this trail yesterday but sadly my phone got drained batt...
    Angie Lyn Moleno-Valenciano
    Amazing
    a40.masood
  • Wadi Shawka loop 9k

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    near Dārah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.61mi
    Elevation +
    722f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWadi Shawka loop 9k Photo ofWadi Shawka loop 9k Photo ofWadi Shawka loop 9k

    A challenging route that involves following the Wadi, going up steep gorge leading to a summit with panoramic views, descent to another wadi (scree slope) and rejoining the starting point. Some of the narrow winding sect...

    Well laid out path, impossible to lose the trail. I would only suggest going in reverse, as you would end up at the pool...
    amplituded
  • near Şufayrī, Ajman (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    5.99mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHatta Signpost FULL Complete Trials (Green+Blue+Red+Black) Photo ofHatta Signpost FULL Complete Trials (Green+Blue+Red+Black) Photo ofHatta Signpost FULL Complete Trials (Green+Blue+Red+Black)

    Hatta FULL Complete Trials NOTE- Hatta is fantastic place to start as beginner and move to moderate as it has Green Blue, Red and Black (hard) trails with increase of difficulty. My trial has mix of easy and hard. I t...

    Trail to sign was washed away I assume as couldnt find it, but followed hatta red hiking trail, was abit more walking bu...
    natalie.frank
  • near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)
    Distance
    24.09mi
    Elevation +
    8566f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofJebel Qihwi - Western Route - Wadi Niqab Photo ofJebel Qihwi - Western Route - Wadi Niqab Photo ofJebel Qihwi - Western Route - Wadi Niqab

    A multi-day trek from the bottom to the top of Wadi Niqab, along the ridge and up the western ridge of Jebel Qihwi, The Route from Parking to Summit is 39km, and took around 16 hours (Moving time). This was spread ove...

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