The Hike:

The Stairway -Right Bank trek has been made much safer with a marked trail and even some railings along the side. This is still a 6-7 hour trek with lots of inclines, incredible views and an amazing challenge. Total elevation gained 1200m for a total of 23 km round trip. You will NOT be taking the dangerous stairway. This is the official safe trail yet should still NOT be underestimated in difficulty. Steep stairs, boulders and a 4 hour ascent that is unending, with incredible views the whole way, its still a cardio challenge of epic proportions!

Small Groups and Lots of Support

Our challenge treks are limited to 10 trekkers along with 2 guides, ensuring everyone’s health and safety is attended to. This also ensures that in the event that anyone has heat issues (or any other issues) the rest of the group can continue and one guide will turn around. Nobody will ever walk alone or be asked to turn around on their own. This is important when embarking on what is known as the hardest hike in the UAE, where many may overestimate their stamina and fitness and need support that is not expected.

Van Included:

This is a long drive and you will be very tired after the trek. For this reason, the trek includes transportation from Dubai, pick up point at Times Square Mall.

Coming from Abu Dhabi: Self Drive: Spend the night in RAK on Saturday

If you want to spend the night in RAK the night before, price is 290 DH.

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• Difficulty Level: Challenge

  • 6-7 hours
    A Steep climb UP and DOWN

  • Scrambling over scree and big rocks
    * Ledges and exposure to heights
    
    Hiking boots mandatory

• Trek Itinerary

  5:00 am: Pick up from Times Square mall

  7:00 Arrival to Start of the hike
  
  4:00 pm Finish the hike

  6:00 Return to Times square mall

• Gear Required

  • Hiking Boots are required

  • Excellent Fitness is mandatory

  • Backpack with waist and chest strap

  • Water Bladder 4 liters of water

  • Sun hat/ glasses

• Whats included

  • Transportation by van from Times Square Mall or Circle Mall (depending) * Ratio of 2 Guides for 10 hikers (4 hikers - 1 Guide)

  • Trek leader with years of experience on the trail
    * Wilderness First Responder Training
    * Emergency Gear
    * Snacks along the way

  • Electrolytes for your water

  • Juice post trek

  • 2 Snacks for the route