Overlooking the once sleepy coastal town of Khorfakkan, the Al Rabi tower and its trail gives you a stunning view of what the city has to offer along the bay below. Shark Island, Pirate’s Cove, the Coliseum and al Shut Rest House.
The tower is a historical monument built in 1915 as part of a defense network for Khorfakkan. Hikers can follow a well-marked trail that zigzags up to 395m summit with panoramic views. This trail is often referred to as a beginner’s hike, however, be sure to take plenty of water and snacks and wear shoes suitable for rocky terrain. The trail has constant ascent until you make it to it’s two summits as well as no areas of shade. With the right preparation, you’ll be cruising along this trail in no time!
N.B: Please see the tentative itinerary for this trail including scheduled dates, below. Kindly note that details such as elevation, meet up times, location, trail info etc., serve as a guide only and that ECC Adventures has the right to cancel or change these dates and itinerary as required without any prior notice.
Final details related to each event will be confirmed with those who have booked online, at least 24 hours before the start of each hike via a WhatsApp group chat created closer to the time of the hike. So, please ensure that you receive the most-up-to-date itinerary before joining the hike.
Example itinerary:
Day hike
- 7:00 AM: meet at the ADNOC gas station in Khorfakkan, convoy to trailhead
- 7:30 AM: Begin hike
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Finish hike
Sunset hike
- 2:30 PM: meet at the ADNOC gas station in Khorfakkan, convoy to trailhead
- 3:00 PM: Begin hike
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Finish hike
Steady ascent, loose rocks, sun exposure, length of trail, exposure to heights.
[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).
