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Grouped by emirate. Showing up to top 50 per emirate. Last database update: 2026-06-16T15:52:47+02:00

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Dubai

3/50 listed

Adventure #29

Hatta Wadi Hub

Hatta, Dubai

Active outdoor route in Hatta, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #46

Deep Dive Dubai

Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

Active outdoor route in Nad Al Sheba, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #47

XLine Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Active outdoor route in Dubai Marina, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Sharjah

1/50 listed

Adventure #23

Al Rabi Tower Trail

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

Active outdoor route in Khor Fakkan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Ajman

2/50 listed

Adventure #18

Masfout Hiking Trails

Masfout, Ajman

Active outdoor route in Masfout, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #41

Quest for Adventure Masfout

Masfout, Ajman

Active outdoor route in Masfout, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Fujairah

4/50 listed

Adventure #6

Fujairah Adventure Park

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Active outdoor route in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #16

Hajar Mountain Routes

Fujairah Mountains, Fujairah

Active outdoor route in Fujairah Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #40

Al Aqah Diving Sites

Al Aqah, Fujairah

Active outdoor route in Al Aqah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #49

Fujairah Mountain Bike Routes

Fujairah Mountains, Fujairah

Active outdoor route in Fujairah Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Ras Al Khaimah

10/50 listed

Adventure #2

Jais Flight

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Jebel Jais, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #3

Jais Sledder

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Jebel Jais, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #4

Jais Sky Tour

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Jebel Jais, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #5

Jais Adventure Park

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Jebel Jais, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #6

Bear Grylls Explorers Camp

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Jebel Jais, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #9

Shawka Bike Trails

Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Shawka, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #23

Wadi Bih

Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Hajar Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #24

Wadi Ghalilah

Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Hajar Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #25

Stairway to Heaven Trailhead

Ghalilah, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Ghalilah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Adventure #39

Wadi Naqab

Hajar Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah

Active outdoor route in Hajar Mountains, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: October to April, sunrise or late afternoon
Duration: 2-4 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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