Jebel Qihwi – A day hike in the Hajar Mountains

Jebel Qihwi is one of the beautiful peaks in the Hajar Mountains; standing at a spectacular 1792m, this place really makes you feel like you are no longer in the UAE. It all starts with a drive through the Wadi Khab a’ Shamis, where we had heard that the road may have...

Backside of the hanging gardens

We planned to leave at 7 O’clock in the morning. I was sleeping in the living room, where I would usually end up after a ‘healthy’ Friday evening with my friends. “Come on, wake up, we must leave, it’s already late!” I woke up straight away, I smell as I...

Hiking – About

Hiking Hiking is a very popular activity in the UAE (despite the hot weather). A very healthy outdoor activity, which consists of walking medium to longer distances through natural environments, in the mountains or some rough terrain, requiring some special shoes...