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Hiking

All you need to know about hiking from The National

A year-round activity in UAE mountains and wadis, hiking calls for knowing and respecting the terrain. Alamy

Responsible UAE hiking: 'Any trail is a challenge when people are not prepared'

LifestyleMay 14, 2026

Ras Al Khaimah is attracting not only tourists but new residents who appreciate outdoor pursuits, its scenic beauty and growing leisure offerings. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Beauty of the great outdoors provides Ras Al Khaimah's greatest pulling power

UAEAugust 02, 2024

Visit Khor Fakkan on Sharjah's east coast for a wealth of things to see and do. Photo: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

Ten things to see and do in Khor Fakkan, from waterfalls to museums

TravelMarch 26, 2024

Emirati hikers Jameela Ahli and Huda Bin Redha hiking Fujairah Adventures Al Dahir Hiker Trails. Photo: Ruel Pableo for The National

Emirati hikers find 'balance' on UAE peaks

WellbeingFebruary 15, 2024

Trekkers have been advised to plan ahead when visiting the mountains in Ras Al Khaimah as the winter walking season begins. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE hiking season gets under way with new rules to improve safety

UAEOctober 24, 2023

Sheikh Hamdan completed Yosemite's Half Dome hike in under nine hours. Photo: @faz3 / Instagram

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Sheikh Hamdan conquers Yosemite’s Half Dome hike

TravelJuly 17, 2023

Dubai Municipality has set up a 10km hiking trail in Mushrif National Park. Photo: Dubai Municipality

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Dubai Municipality to open hiking trail in Mushrif National Park

UAEJune 11, 2023

Visit the Children's Museum at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Free things to do in the UAE, from ghost villages to flamingos

Things to doApril 08, 2023

The Muslim Hikers have been using new outdoor prayer mats. Photo: The Romans

First outdoor hiking prayer mats launched in UK ahead of Ramadan

UKMarch 20, 2023

Tyler Bruce, enjoying a ride at Fujairah Adventure Park in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National

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Fujairah Adventure Park reopens hiking and cycling trails

Things to doFebruary 17, 2023

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia's most popular tourist attractions. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai

Hiking in Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park

TravelFebruary 16, 2023

Sharjah Police have warned people not to embark on hikes if they suffer from chronic illnesses after an Emirati man died in Khor Fakkan. Sharjah Police

Emirati man, 62, dies after falling ill during Khor Fakkan hike

UAEJanuary 18, 2023

The W Circuit, which runs through Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile. Photo: Olga Stalska / Unsplash

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Ten of the best hiking trails around the world - in pictures

WorldOctober 23, 2022

Jebal Shams is the tallest mountain in Oman. Treks here come with impressive views of Wadi Ghul.

Hiking in Oman: From beginner treks to multi-day hikes

February 26, 2020

TOPSHOT - Women take part in the desert trek "Rose Trip Maroc", on November 4, 2019 in the erg Chebbi near Merzouga. The Rose Trip Maroc is a female-oriented trek where teams of three must travel through the southern Moroccan Sahara desert with a compass, a map and a topographical reporter. / AFP / JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK

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Rose Trip Morocco: Female adventurers trek the Sahara

November 06, 2019

Kenyan Melvyn Munyua, who lived in Dubai, suffered fatal head injuries after jumping into a wadi in Oman.

Experts issue safety warning after tragic death of Dubai hiker

UAEJuly 26, 2019

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