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Abu Dhabi to Fujairah by Etihad Rail: Full-Day Brunch, Mangrove Kayak & Ghail DamAdventure

  • UAE Trekkers Fujairah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates (map)

ABU DHABI RESIDENTS! THIS IS FOR YOU!

But Dubai, we didn’t forget about you. You can also join by bus from Dubai pick up from Times Square Mall.

SPOTS LIMITED TO 10 !

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!

A 5 star Experience at the Kingfisher Signature Retreat.

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.

Eat something on train to fuel up for the kayaking experience. Upon arrival, we'll head straight to the kayaking in the mangroves. Then a well deserved lunch at 1:00 Pm at the Bahar Palace.

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

  • Lunch at the Kingfisher 5 s tar Restaurant on arrival

  • Kayaking through Kalbas mangrove forests

  • Scenic hike around Ghail Dam

  • A full day of adventure without needing to drive

Full Itinerary: YOU MAKE YOUR OWN WAY TO  ETIHAD RAIL STATION: ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi to Fujairah: Rail, Mangroves & Mountains — Full Day Adventure

** UAE TREKKERS WILL PICK YOU UP AT FUJAIRAH RAIL STATION

  • Meet your fellow trekkers at Etihad Rail Station, Mohamed bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi — Group check-in and boarding

  • Depart by train to Fujairah (Al Hilal City Station) — Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes journey, relax and enjoy the ride!!!

  • Arrival in Fujairah — UAE Trekkers will pick you up and take you to the Kingfisher Hotel at 10:00 for brunch and kayaking tour .

  • Kayaking through the mangroves — Paddle through Kalba’s peaceful mangrove channels, spotting local birdlife and enjoying the calm coastal scenery

Afternoon: 3:00 PM: Hike to Ghail Dam

  • Transfer to Ghail Dam

  • Hike at Ghail Dam — A scenic trail around the dam and surrounding hills, with lake and mountain views

  • Transfer back to Fujairah Train Station 6:00 PM for the return to Abu Dhabi

  • Arrival back in Abu Dhabi 8:00 PM

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