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 Al Bahar Resort for a well-deserved brunch before the day's activities begin. Next, we'll head over to out into Kalbas 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
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 Bahar Palace at 10:00 for brunch .
Kayaking through the mangroves at Kingfisher Retreat— Paddle through Fujairah'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