Welcome to our Hiking Event Series! Every Saturday is now a special event, where we combine yoga, kayaking, and other special activities to add to our hikes.
Yoga at the summit at sunset, return by torchlight
Get two adventures in one day on this Kalba hike-and-kayak combo, pairing a scenic coastal trek with a guided sea kayaking session and lunch in between. It's one of the UAE's most popular ways to combine mountains and sea in a single outing, without needing to plan two separate trips. Ideal for adventure seekers and anyone who wants more out of their weekend than just a hike.
Transportation is included in this adventure for the day
The rolling hills of Hatta are great place to get started hiking! Gentle hills, easy trails underfoot and incredible scenery!
Title: GHAIL DAM: HIKE & KAYAK ADVENTURE DAY TRIP
Short Description: A full day adventure combining a guided hike at Ghail Dam with kayaking through the Kalba mangroves, plus a hearty brunch and a picnic lunch along the way. Transportation from Dubai included.
Timing: Transportation is included pick up is from Times Square Mall
5:00 AM pickup,
6:30 AM hike start,
9:30 AM hike finish and brunch for hungry hikers
10:00 -11:00 Head down to the mangroves where we start our one hour kayaking tour through the Kalba mangroves.
12:30: Depart from Kalba
2:30 Arrival back in Dubai
Cost: 550 Dh
Description:
Start before sunrise and make a full day of it. This adventure begins with a guided hike at Ghail Dam as the morning light breaks over the mountains, followed by a hearty brunch to refuel. From there, the group heads to Kalba, where kayaks are waiting at the corniche for an hour paddling through the mangroves, one of the region's most peaceful and unique ecosystems. A picnic lunch is provided along the way before the group heads back to Dubai.
The Experience:
A 3 hour guided hike at Ghail Dam, followed by brunch, then an hour of kayaking through the Kalba mangroves with a picnic lunch included. Two very different landscapes and paces in a single day: mountain trail in the morning, calm mangrove water in the afternoon. Suited to adults with a reasonable level of fitness and basic swimming comfort for the kayaking portion.
How the Day Begins:
Transportation from Dubai is included. Meet at Times Square Mall for pickup at 5:00 AM. The group travels together to Ghail Dam, where the hike begins at 6:30 AM.
Get Ready to Hike: What's Included:
Transportation from Dubai, a hearty brunch after the hike, kayaks and safety gear for the mangrove paddle, and a picnic lunch during the kayaking portion of the day.
About Your Guide:
Your guide leads the hike at Ghail Dam and points out the terrain and landscape along the way, then joins the group at Kalba to brief everyone on kayak safety and mangrove etiquette before the paddle begins.
Please Be Aware:
This is a full day, multi-activity trip combining a 3 hour hike with an hour of kayaking. Basic swimming comfort is recommended for the kayaking portion. Pickup is early, at 5:00 AM, so plan your night before accordingly.
Highlights: A guided mountain hike at sunrise, a hearty brunch, an hour kayaking through the Kalba mangroves, a picnic lunch surrounded by nature, and two completely different landscapes in a single day.
