This will be an early morning to afternoon hike, where the team will start from the bottom of Northern face of Jebel Jais and make their way through the steep winding trail on an ancient and forgotten path, explore some amazing rock features and ancient rock stairs along the way. It is a looping trail that will make us stay on an entirely different path throughout the hike. Meaning, we won’t return using same trail but a different one.

INTERMEDIATE PLUS 7/10 level hike is ONLY for most regular hikers of AFT that have been training with us over the past years, those with extensive local hiking experience, and those who have complete hiking kit, including hiking-specific boots, backpack with waist, shoulder, and chest straps. The attendees must be able to carry up to 8kg pack for the duration of the event.
NOT suitable for any first-time joiners.

You might have driven up Jebel Jais but exploring it on foot through the villagers trail routes has it own thrill and sense of achievement.
You’ll be completing multiple sections of famous hiking trails in this single day and the views on all sections are different and amazing
As Arabian-FiTrekkers we use alternate routes for our hikes and not always the conventional trails. This makes our events unique in their own way. Our participants sometimes are the first ones to explore these remotest parts of UAE.

DISTANCE: +/-12km
DURATION: +/-8 hours
ELEVATION GAIN : +/-850m
HIGHEST POINT ELEVATION : +/-1496m
TERRAIN: Off road track, steep donkey trail, plenty of loose rocks & boulders.

– Insurance coverage
– UAE certified mountain leader and assistant Guides
– Pack of healthy Trail Mix
– Hydration drink 500ml
– Certified Advance Wilderness First Aiders
– Gear advise, hiking tips & tricks, and knowledge of local flora & fauna
– Carpooling assistance

– Hiking/Backpacking Gear
– Vehicle insurance

– A small backpack with cushioned shoulder and waist straps (no gym/school bags)
– Mid to high-cut hiking boots
– Energy bars and snacks
– Water 4 liters and hydration drinks (sports water)
– Loosely fitted hiking trousers and shirt
– Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
– Headlamp (optional)
– Hiking poles

Any car can reach near the hike start point. 4×4 cars are NOT required for this event.
Carpooling is organized between the paid participants. A WhatsApp group will be created for confirmed participants where you’ll be able to find a ride partner.