Ride the new Etihad Rail from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah for a full-day adventure: lunch, mangrove kayaking, and a scenic hike at Ghail Dam. No car required!
Timings based on the train schedule. Departure from Abu Dhabi at 8 am - so lets make a day out of it!
Experience the UAE like never before on this full-day adventure that combines the country's brand-new Etihad Rail service with the natural beauty of Fujairah's east coast.
Skip the long drive and instead relax as the train whisks you from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in under two hours, setting the tone for a day that mixes comfort, culture, and adventure.
Upon arrival, we'll head straight to the Kingfisher Hotel for a well-deserved lunch before the day's activities begin. Next, we'll paddle out into Fujairah's stunning mangrove forests, kayaking through calm tidal channels lined with lush greenery — a peaceful, scenic contrast to the mountains that await.
To close out the day, we'll drive to Ghail Dam for a scenic hike around its still waters and surrounding mountain trails, taking in sweeping views of the lake and hills before making our way back to the train station for a relaxed journey home to Abu Dhabi.
This is the perfect one-day escape for anyone looking to combine train travel, water adventure, and hiking — all in a single, easy day trip.
Highlights:
Scenic train journey on the new Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi–Fujairah line
