Check off these five outdoor destinations from your bucket list this summer!

If you have not been to the majestic mountains or the vast desert of the United Arab Emirates for an experience of a lifetime then it is time to do that. The true traveler will not sit down unless he/she has scaled the Fujairah mountains or spent the night in the dusky Arabian desert under the stars. The overnight camping trips in Dubai, are mesmerizing. It is always fun-o-clock in Dubai, and it calls you for a vacation of the lifetime. You, my friend, are the selected one. You are chosen to explore the most amazing, hidden gems that are spread across the UAE. Here are the details. It’s time to check some wonderful places off your bucket list.

For the love of deserts:

Apart from the extra-ordinary luxuries Dubai offers, it is also known for its beautiful, amazing and vast desert. You must feel the magic yourself. But this does not mean you can roam around the deserts alone. There are several travel companies in Dubai that offer desert safari tours. You can take the one that suits you best. They offer morning, an evening and an overnight dubai safari tour. If you are an adventure junkie, you probably just had an adrenaline rush by just thinking about the overnight safari tour. We totally understand. It is no doubt the most attractive offer. The desert safari tour has so many great things, you will love it. You will start by joining your guide in a 4 by 4 and do some crazy dune bashing. You can also ride camels to have a touch of Arabian lifestyle. Plenty of other activities like sandboarding and camping will keep you occupied. By the dinner time, you will have the meal of your life, a sumptuous feast and Arabian delicacies in the dessert. After that, you can experience some traditional desert pastimes such as getting henna tattoos, listening to Arabian music, enjoying the fire shows and folk dancing.

Zip through the mountains and fly like a bird:

So, let me ask you something. Do you believe you can fly? We know it’s a song, but the question is very real. Well, if you do, we can help you in fulfilling your wish. The longest zip line in the Ras Al Khaimah will make your wish come true. A ride through this zip line will give you all kinds of mixed feelings (all good). Trust me, it is an amazing location to spend time with your family, friends or partner. This fun day out starts with a ride to Jebel Jais. From here you can enjoy the beautiful view. Not every day you get a chance to look at UAE’s spectacular sights from the tallest mountain there. You can enjoy this region’s most exciting and thrilling adventure here.

Get your inner archaeologist out in Sharjah:

Do you like dinosaurs? Well, who doesn’t as long as they are extinct (Wink!)? If you have the slightest interest in history and every single brush through it gives you a great feeling, you will love this activity. The best part about it is that all this activity happens at night in the middle of a desert. This overnight expedition begins with a walk through the Mleiha Archaeological Centre to get you familiar with the area. The perks of getting a guided tour include a walk-through history where you can have an understanding of the Mleiha region’s background. The most interesting fact about this region is that its history dates back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, scientifically known as the Mesozoic era. And this tour is not just all about the information, wait till you are served with the delicious and tasty, freshly prepared barbeque dinner. Then you will have an extra-ordinary stargazing experience with telescopes. Here too, you will be given proper introductions and information about the World of stars by expert astronomers.

A walk-through history and the mighty Hajjar Mountains, Ajman:

Are you head over heels in love with history? Do you never miss a chance of exploring a great sight? Well, we have more than you expected in the UAE. There are three historic fortresses for you to explore and study in Manama. No, we are not talking about Bahrain’s capital. Do not worry, we are still in the UAE. Manama was a small town, situated in the plains at the foothills of the famous Hajar Mountains, east of Ajman. It is just at about an hour drive from the City Center. It had just 7 to 8 houses of Sharqiyin tribe at the turn of the twentieth century. This town was famously known for its production of two very special kinds of wild honey, made by the wild Asiatic honeybees. You can get your history loving soul satisfied here by exploring the great sights and enjoy the sweetest honey. With a majestic mountain backdrop and the agricultural enclave, Manama will give you a quiet, residential feel. It is also a very popular getaway for the local city dwellers for having some quiet time away from the city hassle.

Let’s do some scuba diving in Fujairah:

Have we named something which has been on your list for quite some time now? We think it is time to strike it off. Scuba diving is an amazing experience, and everybody should do it once. Despite it being a great adventure, it is also a wonderful, rejuvenating experience for your soul, mind and body. We are made of water; it gives us freshness and calmness. If you think that you need to be a professional diver to have this experience, clear the confusion right now. Scuba diving is open for all kinds of adventurists. If you are a recreational junkie who wants to try out scuba diving for fun, you can always explore the beautiful coral reefs of the sea with a professional guide. Else if you are an expert, you can visit the depths of the sea and see what others cannot.

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Shawn Mack is a content writer who offers ghostwriting, copywriting, and blogging services.His educational background in business and technical field has given him a broad base from which to approach many topics. He ocassionaly writes for DubaiTravelTourism.