Home United Arab Emirates Dubai Hiking 🥾 Hiking – DubaiHiking in Dubai is mostly easy routes along the coast, in parks and in wetlands, while real mountain trails lie outside the city in the Hajar Mountains. In the hot months start at dawn and carry plenty of water.
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Jebel Jais Mountain Trail
Outside the city – about 1.8 hours
Scenic trails around the UAE's highest peak, cooler than the city even in summer.
Category Mountain Duration 5 h Price Free Best time November to March Distance 6 km Difficulty Hard Time 4 h Starting point Jebel Jais Summit Park, Ras Al Khaimah Elevation gain 600 m Tip: Start at sunrise, as clouds roll in by the afternoon.
⚠️ Hard route: sturdy footwear, enough water, proper equipment and hiking experience are required. Check the weather first.
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JBR The Walk
A flat seaside promenade between beach and towers lined with cafés and shops.
Category Coast Duration 1.5 h Price Free Best time At sunset Distance 2 km Difficulty Easy Time 0.7 h Starting point JBR Beach tram stop Elevation gain 0 m Tip: Sunset gives the best light.
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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
A wetland in the heart of the city where thousands of flamingos spend the winter.
Category Park Duration 1.5 h Price Free Best time November to March Distance 2 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.5 h Starting point Visitor entrance on Ras Al Khor Road Elevation gain 5 m Tip: The hides are free, so bring binoculars.
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Hatta Dam
Outside the city – about 1.5 hours
A turquoise reservoir at the foot of the Hajar Mountains with scenic walking paths around it.
Category Lake Duration 2.5 h Price Free Best time November to March Distance 5 km Difficulty Easy Time 2 h Starting point Hatta Dam visitor area Elevation gain 60 m Tip: Go on weekdays, as weekends get crowded.
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Al Qudra Lakes
Outside the city – about 0.7 hours
Artificial desert lakes with flamingos, birdlife and cycling tracks.
Category Lake Duration 2 h Price Free Best time November to March Distance 5 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.5 h Starting point Love Lake car park, Al Qudra Road Elevation gain 5 m Tip: Come at sunrise, as there is no shade or water.
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Hatta Wadi Hub Trail
Outside the city – about 1.5 hours
Marked rocky wadi and hill trails near Hatta for hiking and mountain biking.
Category Trail Duration 3 h Price $ Best time November to March Distance 8 km Difficulty Moderate Time 3 h Starting point Hatta Wadi Hub entrance Elevation gain 250 m Tip: Start early, as the afternoons get very hot.
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Dubai Creek Park
A green park along the Creek with a cable car and shaded walking paths.
Category Park Duration 2 h Price $ Best time November to March Distance 4 km Difficulty Easy Time 1.5 h Starting point Main entrance, Creek Park Gate 1 Elevation gain 10 m Tip: Mornings are best for birdwatching.
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Wadi Shawka
Outside the city – about 1.3 hours
A rocky wadi and dam walk in the mountains on the Sharjah-Ras Al Khaimah border.
Category Trail Duration 3.5 h Price Free Best time November to March Distance 7 km Difficulty Moderate Time 3.5 h Starting point Wadi Shawka Dam car park Elevation gain 200 m Tip: Flash floods are a risk after rain, so check the weather.
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Safa Park
An easy walking and running loop among lakes and lawns inside the city.
Category Park Duration 1 h Price $ Best time November to March Distance 3 km Difficulty Easy Time 1 h Starting point Safa Park Gate 1, Al Wasl Road Elevation gain 3 m Tip: Go early in the morning or late afternoon.
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Last updated: November 2, 2026
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