4X4 Recovery

Off-road driving is one of the most popular activities in the UAE and provides a feeling of freedom and a lot of fun. Experienced drivers will have no troubles navigating their vehicles into, thru and out of the desert. Newcomers mostly manage the first part… What to...

Dubai Traditional 60ft Dhow Sailing Championships

Barraq chants the tune of the wind – DIMC Press Release   Dubai, 20th February 2010. The crew of Barraq helmed by Rashid Mohd. Rashid Al Rumaithi started chanting before they crossed the finish line as winners in the first heat of the Dubai Traditional 60ft...

Diving – About

Diving There are a few types of diving, like utility diving, sports diving, recreational diving (scuba) and there is also free diving and some kind of bubbling into the water called Snorkeling. Scuba diving means to equip yourself with the required gear, depending on...

Short desert driving tips

  1. Never drive alone (with only one car) to the desert and always take recovery equipment (towing rope and shovel) with you. 2. Deflate your tires slightly to increase the tire’s footprint and provide better traction. This will dramatically improve the traction...

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...