Top hiking routes in the UAE — in pictures

  • 1. Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE's highest peak, has been named the best destination for hikers in the country in a new list compiled by UK retailer sportshoes.com. Photo: RAKTDA
    1. Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE's highest peak, has been named the best destination for hikers in the country in a new list compiled by UK retailer sportshoes.com. Photo: RAKTDA
  • 2. Fossil Rock in Sharjah is second on the list. Photo: Alamy
    2. Fossil Rock in Sharjah is second on the list. Photo: Alamy
  • 3. Third is Wadi Shawka, also in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Moadh Bukhash
    3. Third is Wadi Shawka, also in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Moadh Bukhash
  • 4. Mleiha in Sharjah is third on list. Photo: Hiking Trails
    4. Mleiha in Sharjah is third on list. Photo: Hiking Trails
  • 5. Wadi Naqab in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Wikipedia
    5. Wadi Naqab in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Wikipedia
  • 6. Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain comes in on sixth postition. Pawan Singh / The National
    6. Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain comes in on sixth postition. Pawan Singh / The National
  • 7. Wadi Ghalilah, Ras Al Khaimah. Silvia Razgova / The National
    7. Wadi Ghalilah, Ras Al Khaimah. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • 8. Wadi Tayyibah, Fujairah. Photo: Wikipedia
    8. Wadi Tayyibah, Fujairah. Photo: Wikipedia
  • 9. Hatta trails in Hatta, Dubai. Photo: Dubai Tourism
    9. Hatta trails in Hatta, Dubai. Photo: Dubai Tourism
  • 10. Wadi Madha in Fujairah. Photo: Screengrab
    10. Wadi Madha in Fujairah. Photo: Screengrab