Our night-time Ain Al Ghamour hike will take you through narrow canyons, rugged terrain, and twisted vegetation. Near the end of the loop, you will find a resting spot where you can watch a magnificent sunrise over the mountains and ocean.
Ain Al Ghamour is perfect for anyone confident in their skills and up for the challenge! This daring adventure is great for intermediate hikers as it is lengthy and requires both physical fitness and determination. Expect many ascents and descents as well as some scrambling. At the top of the first summit, be mindful of scorpions and saw-scaled vipers. As this trek occurs at night, you must be sure-footed as you step over loose rocks and vegetation.
N.B. Itinerary details including distance and elevation serve as a guide only and is subject to change due to seasonality variations experienced the UAE. Meet up times corresponding to each event can be found under Upcoming Dates below and will be confirmed at least 24 hours before the start of the hike.
- 11:00 PM: Meet at gas station location in Mleiha
- 12:15 AM: Begin the hike
- 6:30 - 7:00 AM: Finish hike
Dark trail, rocks to potentially trip, incline/decline, length of trail, some scrambling in sections, steepness/heights, hazardous species.
[Beginners add 2, Experienced hikers subtract 2 to difficulty]
- Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
- Outdoor education, Assistant Guide/s
- First Aid
- Hat
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- 1-2 liters of water (DEC – MAR) | 2-3 liters of water (for the rest of the months).
- Salted snacks and/or fruit for a few hours of hiking with a little extra.
- Hiking boots or trainers with good grip/not worn out.
- Shorts or comfortable hiking pants/leggings.
- T-shirt light pullover for sun protection/warmth in the morning/evening.
- Trekking poles (optional to help with balance or mitigate fatigue).
