Overview: Explore the Wadi of Jabal Jais and the Old Shamal Village in Rak

It sounds far but its not! Just 1.5 hours on the 611 highway, an EASY drive, no off road sections at all. Join us for a spectacular sunset hike to reach an ancient village tucked inside a wadi behind the actual living village. The hike will take a V shape as we first hike through the rocky wadi to a viewpoint on the opposite side of the wadi, then returning back to catch the sunset over the village with over 100 old houses and even a mosque streching over 500 meters, one of the biggest and best preserved we have ever seen!

This hike is perfect for beginners and especially kids who are comfortable with some scrambling over some small boulders and even better for kids who will be very entertained on this hike- there is nothing boring about it!

Scrambling for the first hour and half and then and exploring the village for the remaining time! an hour drive from Dubai and you reach the mountains! The trail will gain no more than 50m elevation gain and a maximum of 7KM over 2.5 hours, and keep everyone at an enjoyable pace.

Location & Car Access:
Just 1.5  hours from Dubai. Parking just off the side of the tarmac road accessible by any car.

Distance & Duration of the Hike:
Approximately 7KM loop trail, with a maximum of 50 m of elevation gain over the entire trek, this will take about 2.5 hours to complete the circuit.

Highlights: We start going around the back of the mountain towards the dam and entering into the wadi. We will stop here for a nice break and snack. We will end doing the lesser walked part of the wadi and return on a different route back to the cars for a loop circuit avoiding too much elevation.

• What We Provide

  • Small groups! We usually have groups of less than 10 hikers, maximum 15 with 2 guides to ensure everyone hikes at their own pace and nobody is ever hiking alone feeling ‘left behind’

  • Guides who are experienced and certified in Wilderness First Aid and registered with Fujairah Adventures.

  • A hiking backpack with as much water as you need 2-3, electrolytes and a hearty snack at the top.

  • Post-hike refreshment: chilled juice and cold water upon return to the cars

• What's included

  • Backpacks are provided to all participants which include:

    • A hearty snack, juice and electrolytes

    • Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
      
      * Guides will not ever touch you, pull or push you up, but will coach you to do it yourself.
      
      * Guides are fully qualified to assist in any emergency with their advanced first aid skills, and their full first aid kit.
      
      
      

• Cost Per Person;

  Adults 285 Dh plus VAT Per Person

  Kids: 1st kid 200 Dh plus VAT Per Kid

• Transportation Option

  For additional 200 Dh, we will have a bus pick you up meeting at Circle Mall in JVC take you to the hike, and return you to JVC after the hike.