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...

How long does one tank of air last?

The rate at which you use air while diving depends on factors such as the depth of your dive, the temperature of the water and your exertion level. Diving 5 to 10 metres in warm, quiet water (think Snoopy Island, Dibba Rock), you can spend about an hour underwater...

Fishing – About

Fishing A very “dry” definition of fishing says that this is the activity of catching fish, using particular tools. But the passionate people of this activity know that there is a lot more to it than just fishing. It is about heart, it is about tales, even fairy...

It’s all about trust!

My first climbing experience.I was quite surprised when a friend told me that they are planning to go climbing on the weekend. I was curious and asked them if they were going to the pharos club at waif mall (I knew that there was a climbing wall there). But I was...

Climbing – About

Climbing Have you been climbing in the UAE? Most people could only fathom desert, dunes, sand, the Bur Al Arab and the Bur Khalifa t when they hear the letters U-A-E simultaneously. So be surprised how many nice climbing spots they have here. You will not reach high...