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Hili Oasis

January 23, 2021 Adventure, Al Ain, Photos, Trip 0 Comments

Place : Souq Al Qattara, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Period: 1800 The Hili Oasis is the northernmost oasis in the Al Ain district, Abu Dhabi. The oasis contains several wonderful historic structures, including two watchtowers, and a fortified house. This oasis covers an area of 60 hectares and contains approximately…

Qasr Al Watan

January 23, 2021 Abu Dhabi, Adventure, Photos, Trip 0 Comments

Qasr Al Watan give you the palace feel and understand the rich culture. Place: Palace, Abu Dhabi The Qasr Al Watan is a wonderful palace, new and unique landmark in the United Arab Emirates. The visitors’ experience of this palace is an inspiring and educational tour of Emirati and Arabian…

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Ramlat Al JadilahJanuary 25, 2021
Place: The highest sand dunes in the world Camping, Desert, 4×4 اعلى قمة كثيب رملي في العالم The highest sand dunes in the world Ramlat Jadilah desert of western Oman, is 455m above sea level. Namibia sand dune was recorded as 418 m above sea level. 10km from the Yemen...
Shuweihat IslandJanuary 23, 2021
Place: Ruwais, Abu Dhabi Beach, Camping, Island Shuweihat Island has gorgeous rocky beaches and beautiful cliffs. I would say this is one of the best places in the UAE to visit several times. Lovely location for campers. Great memories are made on such a beautiful island. Shuweihat Island located in...
Settavarai – 3000 year old “Rock Paintings.”December 2, 2023
Sethavarai / Settavarai village has a 3000-year heritage. historical importance dated 1000 B.C.E. rock paintings. The paintings are found in the rock shelters of a hillock called Ayyanarmalai. Animals like deer, wild boar, buffalo, tiger, fish and many images of human palms with fingers are found at the top of...
Masfout CastleApril 30, 2021
Masfout village and Castle Masfout Castle lies on top of mountains. It is located on the northern borders of Masfout and it is approximately 10 km from Hatta to reach the old castle which was built during the 19th century. Masfout is a village which is part of Ajman and...
Abandoned VillageJanuary 26, 2021
Place : Old Settlement, Ras Al Khaimah Village, Historical Get Coordinates Start of dirt track Coordinates: 25°48’52.2″N 56°02’51.9″E End of dirt track Coordinates: 25.845641, 56.051259
Wadi Bani HabibJanuary 25, 2021
Place: Lost Villages of Oman Wadi and abandoned village of Habib Wadi Bani Habib is situated within the mountains of Jabal Al Akhdar, continuation of Al Hajar mountains close to Nizwa. Located 2000m above sea level, the Wadi consists of abandoned villages and fruit palms. Last inhabited 40 years ago,...
Jebel Hafeet TombJanuary 21, 2021
Approximately 5,000 years ago, in the shadow of the steeply rising, 1,160-metre Jebel Hafeet mountain, early inhabitants of the Al Ain region chose its northern and eastern slopes for a series of tombs for their dead. Hundreds of tombs have been found in this area, with artefacts at the tombs...
Desert crossing towards the beachJune 5, 2021
Crossing the desert to beach (from Al Arad desert to Tarif beach) We decided to drive across the desert and end up at the hidden beach in Abu Dhabi as an overlanding drive. The plan is for 2 nights camping in the desert and on the beach. Some of my...