The Best Walking Trails in United Arab Emirates

Dhayah Fort: Ras al Khaimah.

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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Distance

2.54mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

62| 5.0

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Dhayah Fort: Ras al Khaimah. If you followed my trail and my details provided have been helpful for you in your hiking journey, kindly leave a review on this post. It helps other hikers and it will build a better hik...

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

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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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SiO2 - Jumeirah Beach Walk

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Bear Claw

Distance

5.48mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

44

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This is an amazing track that runs across the coast from Dubai Marine, Kite Beach, Jumeirah Beach and lastly to Burj Al Arab. People come here for a walk, cycling, surfing, kite flying, volleyball and other activities. T...

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Al Qudra Lakes Banks Full Loop Walking

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

Distance

5.75mi

Elevation +

121f

TrailRank

39

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My friend and I decided to Walk around the Banks of the Al Qudra Lakes in Dubai on a Friday morning. We completed the Full Loop. https://goo.gl/maps/WxWPvjoDodDcdWuWA Any type of car can reach the location althoug...

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Between Sand and Rocks

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DxB13

Distance

3.45mi

Elevation +

312f

TrailRank

36

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A small track for a walk between rock and sand. Nice to have BBQ there and to find fossils :) You can start from there and walk much more if you want. Can be done in Mountain bike but too short track.

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Al Qudra Lakes banks Walking Half loop

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

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Distance

3.19mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

34

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We few Friends decided to Walk around the Banks of the Al Qudra Lakes in Dubai on a Friday morning. We covered only about Half the section of the Lakes. We completed the Full Loop the next time. It was a pleasant Outi...

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Al Dhaid Oasis and Heritage Trail

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Glimpses of the UAE

Distance

2.60mi

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

33

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This is a walk around the old (and newly restored and developed) area of Al Dhaid. See the web links at the end for more info on the area and photos. It starts at the new souq and passes along the Falaj (water channe...

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Jebel Jais - Walk

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Muhasin Pallikkal

Distance

10.82mi

Elevation +

3533f

TrailRank

32

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👉17km walking through the road. 👉From 1st viewpoint of to the top. It's another daring accomplishment to remember for multiple purposes.

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Wadi Shawkah loop

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Maha Gorton

Distance

4.93mi

Elevation +

778f

TrailRank

31

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Starting at the steps which is a great warm up and leg workout and probably the hardest part of the trail. Gorgeous varied loop. (Note: after the pools, we got carried away and walked a little too far along the road an...

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Sharjah Corniche to Dubai Mamzar Park 21 Kms Walking along the Coast.

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

Distance

13.03mi

Elevation +

377f

TrailRank

31| 5.0

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My Colleague Nisha and I planned this morning walk as a challenge to check our Stamina and if we could survive one long brisk walk, and we did survive !! We started from Khalid Lagoon of Sharjah Corniche, went around th...

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Nad al sheiba mini forest trail

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paxingo

Distance

2.16mi

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

31

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Nice easy walk in Nad al Sheiba. Two straight lines connected perpendicularly. Nice trees all around and if done at sunset, you will be able to take some nice shots. I usually go there to walk my dog as close to downtown...

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Al Hayl

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Glimpses of the UAE

Distance

2.15mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

30

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This is a walk around Al Hayl and you can make it a gentle walk or turn into a longer hike. I didn’t actually start recording from my starting point but it shouldn’t be too hard to work it out. This isn’t intended so mu...

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Financial Centre MS - Dubai Canal [Dubai]

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trustno1xf

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

30

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A casual road walking on pavements from Financial Centre Metro Station, past Downtown Dubai, then on to Business Bay, finishing at the sea end of the Dubai Canal.

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Wasit Wetlands Sharjah

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Glimpses of the UAE

Distance

3.49mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

30

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Easy flat track around the lake and wetlands. Only allowed for 18+. You need to pay to enter the nature reserve and then sign a disclaimer before going on the trail. There are several hides around the lake where you c...

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Sharjah city walk

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Emsjules

Distance

4.29mi

Elevation +

30f

TrailRank

30

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A quick strolll through Sharjah art area and heart of Sharjah (on a sweaty September morning). I stopped a lot for photos or went back to certain areas but it will give you an idea of locations Stopped in fen restaurant...

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Ḑāyah Castle historical attraction

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massimobrebbia

Distance

0.44mi

Elevation +

154f

TrailRank

30

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Great place to visit alone or with the family. Fully serviced with toilettes (super clean). You have to climb about 300 steps of the staircase to reach the summit. The place does not accommodate wheelchairs due to the na...

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Shawka mother hump and stairs to finish

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Alice Bishop

Distance

4.90mi

Elevation +

1273f

TrailRank

29

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Very enjoyable short hike with cardio challenge at the end. I did the trail in reverse to that which I followed. I prefer a challenge. Steep inclines on the way up rather than a gradual ascent. I wanted to finish with s...

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Al Mazraa Ras Al Khaimah

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Glimpses of the UAE

Distance

2.29mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

28

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This area is next to and behind Shk Khalifa Hospital in RAK. You don’t need to follow my trail as there are so many routes you can take and it would be hard to get lost. (Probably best to track your route though or at l...

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Jebel Mleiha Dubai

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huw llewellyn

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

817f

TrailRank

28

Just over an hours drive outside Dubai on the Sharjah-Kalba highway. Fairly gentle scramble up some scree and then a walk along the top of the Jebel to its southern high point and ten returning with the same route. Som...

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Ar Rā‘fah Spit UAQ (low tide)

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Glimpses of the UAE

Distance

0.64mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

27

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The spit at Ar Rā‘fah in UAQ is just under a kilometre long. At some points it’s very narrow, others quite wide and at a couple of points, it’s broken. At high tide, you could possibly get cut off at the broken parts. Ot...

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Flamingo Lakes North Exterior Loop Al Qudra

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huw llewellyn

Distance

4.59mi

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

27

Easy walk on Sandy trail around the northern loop of Flamingo Lakes. Plenty of interesting bird life. Bring a picnic and plenty of water in the hot months as there are no facilities in the location.

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Wadi Showka 2

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Anne Denham

Distance

4.51mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

27

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Gentle wadi walk, lovely pools after the rains meant we had to do a bit of mountaineering otherwise swim through them!

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Ajman grandmall to beach walk

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Li Za Woander

Distance

6.00mi

Elevation +

226f

TrailRank

27

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Walking or running on a flat surface doesn't give you the okay that you can hike, it's a warm-up only.

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Sharjah Buheira Corniche 29Km Loop Brisk Walking.

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'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva

Distance

17.68mi

Elevation +

331f

TrailRank

27

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My colleague Nisha and I took to this long brisk walk with 25 Kms in mind, but we ended the walk with almost 29 Kms completed. We covered the Sharjah Buheira corniche, Majaz Park and Khalid Lagoon.

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Dubai Bluewater passing Dubai Marina Mall

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Needlevale

Distance

4.02mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

27

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Parked the car at Bluewater, used the pedestrian bridge to get over to JBR. Doing a loop, taking in the marina, yachts, and loads of street food vendors.

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