UAE Off-Road E-Guide

Discover the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beyond the highway with a field-tested guide to 12 off-road trails across Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and the Northern Emirates. Each route was driven and documented in person, then mapped with clear starts, exits, and decision points. You get coordinates for trailheads, forks, and scenic viewpoints, plus multiple vetted camp spots for small groups or family setups. The book also layers in cultural and natural highlights, from copper-age sites in Wadi Safarfir to quiet riverbeds in Wadi Qor and kid-friendly hikes like the Petrified Waterfall and Al Hayl.

Inside you will find:

• 12 off-road trails with start and exit pins, terrain notes, and driving tips. Examples include Wadi Al Aim, Wadi Maidaq, Wadi Sidr, Wadi Al Munay, Wadi Safarfir, Wadi Qor West and East, Kadrah, Falaj Al Mualla, Al Saadi Desert, and more.
• Camping locations for different group sizes, from secluded wadis to hilltop plateaus with full 360-degree views.
• Bonus places and easy hikes, including the Petrified Waterfall, Al Hayl Waterfall and Fort, Al Talae mountain village, the "4x4 Mountain" training hill, and the desert lifeboats near Mleiha.
• Heritage and geology callouts that add context at the right moments, like ancient copper smelting in Safarfir and stone-pile geoglyph clusters near Kadrah.
• Practical checklists for camping, hiking, and recovery gear, plus quick-read safety notes on wildlife and flash-flood awareness.

Why this guide works in the field

• Coordinates first: every chapter opens with exact pins for the trailhead and continues with forks, exits, and camps you can plug into your preferred app.
• Clear difficulty and terrain: short, punchy notes help you decide if the route suits your vehicle, skills, and daylight window.
• Options for families and small convoys: many trails include an easy version, a deeper extension, and nearby alternatives so you always have a Plan B.
• Real camps, not guesses: each camp spot was reached and assessed for space, shelter, and access, with cautions where flood risk or private land applies.

Who it is for

• Weekend campers who want reliable pins and simple route logic
• New off-road drivers looking for confidence-building terrain before bigger dunes
• Photographers and families who prefer nature stops, waterfalls, and short hikes over long technical climbs

What you get

• UAE Off-Road e-guidebook in PDF
• 12 trail chapters with pins and notes
• Bonus places and hikes to stack on the same day
• Gear and safety checklists for quick prep

Author's field note

This guide distills over a decade of solo exploration across the UAE's wadis, deserts, and high ridges. It is written to get you moving fast, make better decisions on the trail, and camp in places that feel remote yet reachable within an afternoon.

Iwona Deren - @missionoffroad