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The Hajar Mountains of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are now among the UAE's busiest trekking areas, and they punish the unprepared. The episode notes that mountain rescue teams are called out every week.
Paris hikes with Fadi, founder and lead guide of Adventurati Outdoor, and guides Paige and Shoug. Wonderwall is five to six hours of scrambling and bouldering past old mountain settlements built into the rock for shade. Goats are everywhere; hedgehogs come out at night; snakes and scorpions hide from the heat.
Over Emirati gahwa the group talks about the boom in adventure tourism and in women taking up hiking. The guides finish with their UAE top five: White Wadi, the south side of Jebel Jais, Wonderwall, Leopard Canyon and, at number one, Wonderland.
Do it yourself
Start with our adventure hub and Ras Al Khaimah day trip page, and always hike with a guide on technical routes.
Paris's verdict
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FAQ
What are the guides' top five UAE hikes?
White Wadi, the south side of Jebel Jais, Wonderwall, Leopard Canyon and Wonderland, in that order of the countdown.
How long is Wonderwall?
About five to six hours of scrambling, according to the episode.
Sources
Facts checked October 2026. Opening times, age limits and seasons change, so confirm with the operator before you go.
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