We are excited to continue our cultural hike series this season, that will visit a variety of sites in the UAE, from Fujairah to Sharjah, where you will walk through some familiar sites as well as hidden gems only known to the local community.
You will be guided by a local architect expert, Salama Alhammadi, as well as other community experts and partners, who will share their archeological knowledge and explain the importance of these sites that include petroglyphs, early settlements and villages. We will be visiting anthropologically significant areas including places where our ancestors from Africa were thought to have settled in the middle east; in none other than in the Emirates we now know as Sharjah.
Through these hikes, we will explore architecture, archaeology, and history, diving into topics like materials, settlement formations, and cultural practices that make this region of the world an important part of human history.
Our first hike of the series took place in February 2025 at Wadi Saham and Wadi Bih in Ras Al Khaimah and will continue this 2025-2026 season from October 2025 onwards.
Date: 28th December 2025
Location: Wadi Helo - Sharjah
Lead guide: Salama Alhammadi and cultural exchange with local community experts
General itineray: TBC
Please note that the exact meet up time and location will be confirmed a few days prior to the event through a group WhatsApp chat.
Special note: ECCA Season Adventure Pass holders are not eligible for a discount for this partner event.
- 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).
