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Tahil Desert—Under the Branches of Ghaf Trees

missionsoffroad — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 11:29:55 +0000

Tahil is a remote settlement in the desert of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates that consists of a tiny group of houses and a mosque. Here, camels in herds peacefully traverse the distant dunes of Tahil desert, seeking shade and shelter under the branches of wonderful ghaf trees. PRECIOUS …

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Rafisah Dam – Lush Garden of the UAE

missionsoffroad — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:05:01 +0000

A wonderful geological diversity of the Hajar mountains looming over the azure waters of Rafisah dam in combination with lush greenery and the majestic waterfall will enchant you with picturesque views. Rafisah dam is the largest dam in the eastern Emirates. It was established in 1984 and it gathers the …

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Najd Al Maqsar – Settlement Under The Palm Fronds

missionsoffroad — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:26:08 +0000

Hike up the Hajar mountains to discover the life of ancient villagers, who constructed houses in Najd Al Maqsar settlement using palm fronds and depended on the cultivation of palm trees and selling dates for their living. You will encounter breathtaking views of the mountains of Khorfakkan and lush valleys …

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Wadi Al Helo – The Valley of Abundance

missionsoffroad — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:41:00 +0000

Wadi Al Helo – the name of the valley gives the first hint to its abundance of water and fertile ground: „helo” literally means “sweet” in Arabic but it is also used as “nice” or “beautiful”. The river bed of Wadi Al Helo is dry most of the year, however, …

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Hidden Beach in Khorfakkan – A Tiny Paradise

missionsoffroad — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:37:33 +0000

Idyllic city of Khorfakkan rests majestically on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and represents United Arab Emirates beauty at its finest. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is home to some of the most astonishing and secluded beaches. I decided to discover one of them – …

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Jebel Al Faya – Also Known As – Real Jeepers Mountain

missionsoffroad — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:59:32 +0000

Jebel Al Faya (altitude 168 m above the sea level) – also known as Real Jeepers Mountain is truly an off-road driver’s dream. Trailhead leading to the highest point is a perfect mix of top-grade topography and spectacular desert scenery. I came across this trail years ago, passing by. When …

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Top 4 Ultimate Beginner Off-Road Desert Trails in the UAE

missionsoffroad — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:33:02 +0000

Did you just get your off-road car and want to hit the desert in the United Arab Emirates? In this post, I am going to recommend to you four beginner off-road desert trails where you can easily learn how to drive on the sand. BASIC RULES FOR OFF-ROADING Before we …

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