Seven Summits Hiking Trail
Opening Time: 24hrs
Seven Summits Hiking Trail, Fujairah
This 7-summits hiking trail is an entry-level hike, for beginners, and families with children.
There are seven watch towers here to represent the seven emirates of the UAE. It is located near Big Flag Park in Al Hayl Industrial Area. This is a hike that can be easily completed in 30 minutes as a family or with kids. This hike is doable with sandals.
Difficulty: Very Easy
Elevation: 110 ft
Distance: 1.3mi
Trail Type: Loop
What to Bring:-
Must: Water
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Wadi Ghub Hiking Trail (Spectrum/Rainbow Valley)
Opening Time: 24hrs
Wadi Ghub Hiking Trail, Fujairah
This is another beautiful and must-visit trail if you are into hiking in the UAE. the main attraction is here layered-colored rock formation, it’s called Rainbow valley / Spectrum.
The hike is Located in the Wadi Ghub area on the way to RAK – Dibba road. You can easily reach nearby the trail with your Car (including all types of cars). If you only want to take photos, it’s better to choose Spectrum Hike, which is the easiest mode.
Difficulty: There are 3 trails here
one is a 4km trail easy level, 2nd is an 8km moderate level and 3rd is a full loop 15km difficult level.
What to Bring:-
Must: Hiking Shoes, Backpack, Minimum 2 liters of Water, Fruits (banana & Green Apple)
Optional: (Headlamp, or torch), Cap, Protein Bar, sports drink (pocari sweat water is best).
Sun cream, and sunglass for sun protection
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Hidden Oasis Hiking Trail
Opening Time: 24hrs
Hidden Oasis Hiking Trail, Ras Al Khaimah
Hidden Oasis Hiking Trail is a very famous and beautiful hiking trail in UAE.
The specialty of this place is a very beautiful oasis hidden between the mountains. This is a must-try hike for those who love hiking. It is best to try this hike after it rains. At that time it is green here.
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 2.3 ft
Distance: 5.2mi
Trail Type: Loop
What to Bring:-
Must: Hiking Shoes, Backpack, Minimum 2 liters of Water, Fruits (banana & Green Apple)
Optional: (Headlamp, or torch), Cap, Protein Bar, sports drink (pocari sweat water is best).
Sun cream, and sunglass for sun protection
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Sheri Village Hiking Trail
Opening Time: 24hrs
Sheri Village Hiking Trail, Ras Al Khaimah
Sheri Village Hiking Trail is a nearby hiking trail in the Ras Al Khaimah Wadi Naqab area.
Beginners should not try. Likewise, despite clear signs, the Sherry Village hiking trail is prone to get lost. So please no one spoils the marking points. It is possible to come in 4×4 cars till the starting point, if you are in sedan cars you have to walk a little further. The bat cave is on the way to Sheri Village. Better to go as a team. After completing the climb, you will reach a very beautiful village.
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 1.9 ft
Distance: 4.7mi
Trail Type: Loop
What to Bring:-
Must: Hiking Shoes, Backpack, Minimum 2 liters of Water, Fruits (banana & Green Apple)
Optional: (Headlamp, or torch), Cap, Protein Bar, sports drink (pocari sweat water is best).
Sun cream, and sunglass for sun protection
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Green Mubazzarah
Opening Time: 24hrs
Green Mubazzarah, Al Ain
This green expanse at the foot of Jebel Hafit is a spectacle that showcases the rich natural reserves of Al Ain.
A popular hotspot for picnics and family outings, the Green Mubazzarah is packed with families out enjoying the sun, adventurers trekking up the mountain and campers who spend the night in tents at the base. Strategically located at the foot of the mountains, the Green Mubazzarah Chalets are a splendid retreat away from the clamour of the metropolis, providing guests with deluxe lodging and close access to the great outdoors. Green Mubazzarah is landscaped with rolling grassy hillsides alongside streams, hot springs and waterfalls. With all the special attractions, such as mini train, thermal baths, a man-made lake, spas and dozens of eateries, Green Mubazzarah makes for a one-of-a-kind staycation.
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Flamingo Beach
Opening Time: 24hrs
Flamingo Beach, Ras Al Khaimah
Flamingo Beach is a popular beach located in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
Security and rescue are available on the beach. You can bring the chairs and towels to spend a good family time here. There are several cafes and restaurants in front of the beach, these restaurants do not get crowded even over the weekends. The entrance is free and the parking is free.
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Dhayah Fort
Opening Time: 8:00 Am – 7:00 Pm (Mon – Sun)
Dhayah Fort, Ras Al Khaimah
Dhayah Fort (Arabic: قلعة ضاية) is an 18th-century fortification in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the highest hilltop fort in the UAE and was the site of a battle during the Persian Gulf campaign of 1819 when British troops captured the fort after a brief siege.
The fall of Dhayah was to pave the way for the signing of the General Maritime Treaty of 1820, the first of a number of treaties between the British government and the Sheikhs, or rulers, of what would become known as the Trucial Coast.
National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
Opening Time: 8:00 Am – 6:00 Pm (Tue – Thu), 2:00 Pm – 8:00 pm (Fri), 8:00 Am – 6:00 Pm (Sat-Sun), Mon Closed
National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah (Arabic: متحف رأس الخيمة) is a museum located in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, in the north of the United Arab Emirates. The museum contains archaeological collections and historical artifacts of the country.
The fort was built in the 16th century, this fort was attacked by the British in 1819 due to allegations of pirate attacks. The fort was used as a ruler’s residence until 1964, then the fort was used as a police station and later as a prison. In 1984, work began on converting the building into a museum, the project was led by Jayanth Laxman. The museum opened for the first time in 1987. During the first year of opening, Merschel Schenkel donated a collection of shells to the museum. The museum’s fossils were donated by the Ecology Group of Dubai and were collected between 1984 and 1986. Based on historical sources as well as information from the Emirati government, the original fort before the attacks by Europeans was known as “Early Fort”, after the attacks, the reconstructed fort based on the original building where the museum is now located is known as “Late Fort”, some sources give the name of the building as “Al Hisn Fort”.
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Dubai Museum
Opening Time: Temporarily Closed
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum (Arabic: متحف دبي) is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort (Arabic: حصن الفهيدي), built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai.
The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. When entering, one can see the fort constructed and the various displays that go along with it. From the fort, there is a path to the galleries, which display the general culture of the land, especially in the 1800s. It includes local antiques as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. It also includes several dioramas showing life in the emirate before the advent of oil, in addition to artifacts from recent discoveries as old as 3000 BC. Al Fahidi Fort was built in several phases. The oldest tower was built around 1787, and is believed to be the oldest building in Dubai that still exists today. The fort was used to guard the landward approaches to the town from the raids of neither ruler’s palace, a garrison, and a prison. In 1969 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a letter to Sheikh Badr Mohammad Al Sabah, head of the office of state in Kuwait, asking for a museum expert to be sent to Dubai to help establish the museum.
Al Ain Oasis
Opening Time: 9:00 Am – 5:30 Pm (Sun-Sat)
Al Ain Oasis, Abu Dhabi
Al-Ain Oasis (Arabic: وَاحَة ٱلْعَيْن) is the largest oasis in the city of Al Ain, within the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
The oasis is known for its underground irrigation system, which brings water from boreholes to water farms and palm trees. The falaj irrigation is an ancient system dating back thousands of years and is used widely in Oman, UAE, India, Iran, and other countries. Al Ain Oasis is also known as Al-Jahily Falaj. It was built by Zayed the Grand.
