Words + Photos: Sean James The Seven Summits To climb the highest mountain on every continent is a challenge that inspires many mountaineers. There are seven continents and the challenge is to climb...
Activity
Adventure riding in Oman
Words By: Robert Wicks Photos By: Robert Wicks and Greg Baker This was an adventure that nearly didn’t happen. A week before fellow author Greg Baker and I were due to set off for Oman on a...
DMX Championship Update
Satisfy your need for speed and get yourself and the family down to the DMX (Dubai Motocross Club) in Jebel Ali bright and early on a Friday to check out some thrilling and exciting motocross and...
Dubai Marathon 2013: A view from the back of the pack
Words By: Stephen Turner Adrenalised runners formed on EMAAR Boulevard excitedly sharing high fives and “have a great run” with each other as they inhaled wet fog. The early kilometres were...
Wadi Bih Mountain Bike: Challenge 2013
Words By: John Young The third edition of the Wadi Bih Mountain Bike Challenge was held on Friday, 11th January 2013 in the Musandam mountains of Oman starting from Dibba. There was a great turnout...
Two men in a little boat: Finale of the east to west UAE kayak challenge
Words + Photos By: John Weston & Dan Wills Kayaking from the northernmost point of western UAE, around the coast of Oman, through the Strait of Hormuz, and down to the northern tip of eastern...
The Wadi Adventure Race 2
With 62 or so competitors entering into this year’s Wadi Adventure Race 2 in the Al Ain water park on Saturday the 19th of January, both myself and Oybek sat amongst the crowd to receive a briefing...
A new family-friendly recreation centre in the UAE Al Tamimi Stables is now officially open
The new Al Tamimi Stables located in Sharjah opened its doors to the public on January 26th with a fun-filled event perfect for the whole family. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and the 30-acre...
Ghantoot Win Opening Dubai Gold Cup
Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club have made a rousing start to their Dubai Gold Cup campaign, defeating Zedan Polo 5-4 in the tournament’s opening match on February 25th at Dubai Polo & Equestrian...
Al Ahli Cycling Club teams up with The Cycle Hub and Specialized
The UAE-based Al Ahli Cycling Club has today signed a two-year partnership with The Cycle Hub, under the directive to equip the team with the top of the range SPECIALIZED bicycles and equipment for...