Welcome to off-roading with Adventure Quest in partnership with the renowned Marina Bruce from!
This is an entry level off-roading experience including overnight camping and 2 optional sunset and sunrise hikes.
The route takes you through the wilds of Ras Al Khaimah along flat wadi beds with high canyon walls surrounding you, to climbing steep hills reaching panoramic viewpoints of rolling hills across the UAE’s Hajar mountain range.
Expect to see interesting geological compositions and erosion along the wadi walls, camels and wildlife of UAE, traditional palm plantations and lush green farms, old traditional settlements and even one or two mountain springs!
There is a section of the road which climbs quite steeply around 200m, along with having very narrow tracks to follow and the possibility of erosion in the road due to rainfall, which is why we strongly do not advise using extra longwheel base vehicles. They are not suitable for this track.
Please refer to suggested vehicles list below.
We first meet at a petrol station near the start of the trail, fuel up and stock up any last minute requirements for the weekend than proceed in convoy following lead vehicle.
Day 1
Will include up to 4 hours driving before reaching our camping area. While camp and BBQ dinner are being set up and prepared, there is an optional sunset hike for the group to enjoy and stretch their legs.
Day 2
Will include a light breakfast followed by another optional sunrise hike while the camp is taken down. A reminder that we abide by the ‘Leave No Trace’ rules where we take out everything we take in, as well as whatever we find along the way. Please do your part and join us in bringing a litter bag and leave our environment in a better shape than how we find it.
We enjoy another 4 hours of driving before ending the off-roading route. For those inclined, we then have the option to pass through the Masafi Friday Markets for a dose of culture where you can shop for traditional carpets, pottery, organic fruit & veggies.
Join us as we enjoy our favourite cup of karak chai or eat some corn on the cob before heading back home.
Recommended vehicles
Nissan (patrol, xterra), Toyota (fortuner, navara, FJ cruser, landcruiser, prado), Mitsubishi (pajero), Jeep (wrangler), Suzuki (Jimmy), Landrover (defender, discovery, LR3, LR4 - low profile tyres not recommended), Ford (ranger), Mercedes (gwagon).
*if your vehicle is not on the list, please email us with the make/model/year of manufacture and any other info.
*On rare occasions when wadi and mountain driving, some cars may sustain tyre damage. Adventure Quest & Xpedition Arabia are not responsible for your personal vehicle damage.
Marina Bruce
Desert DivaMarina Bruce AKA The Desert Diva is a professional off-road guide, adventurer and accredited Abu Dhabi Tour Guide. Since arriving in the UAE in 2009, she has become OutdoorUAE magazine's off-road expert and has built up a wealth of overlanding experience in the deserts of the UAE and Oman, exploring all accessible areas in the two countries with her husband and with groups. She has worked as local fixer with TV Crews in Liwa and been involved with the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge as part of the course-setting team and team leader for the off-road drivers for the official TV crew. In winter 2018/2019, Marina led over 100 cars into the desert, collectively covering around 50,000kms with absolutely no damage done to vehicles.
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Short longwheel base vehicles recommended (Please see suggested vehicles above) |
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Lunch, snacks |
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Minimum 3L of water per day per person, rehydration tablets |
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Sun protection |
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Suitable wicking hiking clothes |
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Decent hiking shoes |
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An inclusive spirit, positive attitude and lots of smiles |
