One of the highest peaks of the UAE , Jebel Al Bayd is in the Musfut area to the east of the country. Belonging to the Hajar mountain range it sits on the border of Oman and is only about an hour and half drive from Dubai.
We will walk past, and over rugged limestone terrain, weathered over many millennia exposing various sedimentary rock formations. The trail is mostly well marked but consists of uphill ascents and loose rocks. The route snakes around the mountain edge as it exposes dried riverbeds, deep gorges and dramatic limestone cliffs. Once we get to the top, the peak of our trail will offer picturesque and panoramic views of surrounding desert and local villages and towns.
The entire Masfoot area also holds archaeological importance and includes petroglyphs and holds a vital significance to UAE’s Bedouin history and culture.
- 2:30 PM: Meet at the ENOC gas station in Hatta, convoy to trailhead
- 3:00 PM: Begin hike
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Finish hike
Steady/steep ascent, exposure to heights, sharp & loose rocks, sun exposure, darkness.
[Beginners add 2, Experienced hikers subtract 2 to difficulty]
N.B. Itinerary details 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.
- 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).
