Explore UAE’s best hiking trails, from short easy hikes to full-day challenges with top routes, locations and difficulty level.
Discover the best hiking trails in UAE, exploring breathtaking mountains, stunning beaches, and majestic canyons across seven emirates: Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, and Umm Al Quwain. From easy strolls to challenging treks, find your perfect adventure in the UAE’s diverse landscapes.
Ras Al Khaimah: Top Spot for Hiking Enthusiasts
- Stairways To Heaven Left Bank (Intermediate+ to Advanced)
- Stairways To Heaven Right Bank (Intermediate to Intermediate+)
- Wadi Ghalila to Guff Summit (Intermediate+)
- Hebs Village via 1000m Man-made Stairs (Moderate+ to Intermediate)
- Wadi Naqab Hikes (Sanat Village, Sherry Village, and Red Wall)
- Jabel Yabnah (Intermediate+)
- Leopard Canyon (Intermediate)
- Wadi Shah Loop (Intermediate)
- Hidden Oasis (Beginner+)
- Sammar Trail (Beginner)
Fujairah: Easy to Challenging Hikes
- Rainbow Valley Short Loop (Intermediate+)
- Rainbow Valley/Spectrum/Wadi Ghub (Beginner, Moderate, Intermediate)
- Sulphur Pools/Web Alhena (Moderate)
- Wadi Abadillah (Moderate+ to Intermediate)
- Rayamah (Beginner+
- Ain Alasheria (Moderate)
- Fujerah Adventure Park (Beginner)
- Jabel Saham (Moderate)
- Wadi Alhayl (Beginner)
- Wadi Almilh Pools Trail (Beginner)
Sharjah: Beginner-Friendly Hikes
- Jabel Quitab Sharjah to Alhayl Fort Fujairah (Intermediate+)
- Al Rabi (Beginner) and Al Rabi Alpine Trail (Moderate)
- Fossil Rock via Alpine Trail Loop (Moderate)
- Jabel Faya (Moderate)
- Hidden Beach (Moderate+)
Dubai: Hatta Region
- Hatta Sign Hike (Beginner)
- Hatta Hiking Red Route (Moderate)
- Hatta Hiking Black Trail (Intermediate)
- Hatta Hiking Fox Trail (Moderate)
Ajman: Scenic Hikes
- Wadi Racer Loop in Alswaan
- Jebel Al Abyadh Masfout
Abu Dhabi: Iconic Jebel Hafeet
A must-hike for adventurers near Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.
Umm Al Quwain: Kayaking Adventure
Explore waters sports and discover a new side of the UAE.