In this issue

The temperatures are rising so lets dive into the deep blue sea or travel to exciting destinations with this issue. You should not miss it, since it is for May and June, so only one outdoor adventure does for two months instead of your monthly fix. Dive with Giants at an ancient volcano, travel to paradise with your family, climb mountains in Irak or paddle 2800km on the Danube River. If you are not sure yet what to do this summer check our Naish One iSUP review or the other amazing products. Learn how to train running in summer and stay fit with tips from our fitness experts. You find these and many more exciting and inspiring stories in this issue.

Get Ready To Rock All Summer Long

Bouldering and climbing scene is on the brink of revolution in the Middle East – and it is happening this May!

2 mins

Enjoy The Summer On The Water With The New Affordable Waverunners From Yamaha

The 2017 EX Series with a new fuel efficient and powerful engine guarantee fun and versatility

2 mins

Winter Flashback: Climbing Halgurd Mountain in Iraq

At just over 3,600 meters in elevation, Halgurd Mountain is one of the few snow-covered peaks in the Middle East that is worthy of summiting. In January, I took a group of eight colleagues on an overnight winter trek in the Zagros Mountains, 170 kilometres northeast of Erbil, Iraq.

2 mins

Red Bull Titan Of The Hill

Imagine riding your mountain bike down a 1100-meter long staircase

1 min

Marathon Des Sables: Sam's Bucket List Challenge

It’s 02:00 in the moonlit desert and Sam has been running up and down the sand dunes in Morocco for 60 kilometres on the fourth day of the Marathon des Sables when things get ugly.

5 mins

Desert Challenge

The 27th edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the region’s first World Championship level motorsport event, took place at the start of April, and there was great cause for celebration amongst the UAE and GCC competitors taking part as they outclassed their international rivals.

2 mins

Summer Running in Dubai

Summer is upon us. Embrace it. Enjoy it. Summers in Dubai present many opportunities to improve your fitness and prepare for your next challenge. 

6 mins

Diving with Giants

Three hundred miles off the coast of Baja, California exists the remnants of an ancient volcano known as Roca Partida. Discovered by Spanish explorers in the early 1600s, this tiny uninhabited island is just a speck in a vast and empty seascape. Its only topside inhabitants are the birds that flock to the area, but beneath the surface it boasts one of the most impressive spectacles of pelagic marine life on the planet.

4 mins

Kayaking 2,800km Through 10 Countries

Part 1 of the journey from the Black Forest to the Black Sea on the mighty Danube River

5 mins

Ziad's Over Landy

Name: Zaid SiwadyNationality: JordanianOccupation: Owner of @Project Over Landy Instagram Visual Blog, Overland Enthusiast, Aerial VideographerVehicle: Land Rover Defender 110 2012 Station Wagon

2 mins

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OutdoorUAE Magazine Description:

OutdoorUAE monthly magazine now in its eighth year. We support and cover adventures, pursuits, activities, events, people, services, operators, products, listings, locations, destinations and much more, both here in the U.A.E. and the rest of the world. Through our experts and contributors we cover a comprehensive list of outdoor adventure pursuits and activities from off-roading, camping, hiking, mountain biking, paddling, adventure racing, expeditions, climbing, scuba diving, wind and board sports, water sports motorsports, ATV, cycling, horse riding, boating, kayaking, kite surfing, surfing, fishing, to diving and many more.

The magazine is filled with practical adventure ideas and articles, outdoor news, exclusive interviews, tips and tricks, product and gear listing as well as an outdoor business directory. There are also event listings, locations and competitions. Outdoor travel is also one topic which is covered extensively during the hot summer months.

Read the magazine and go outdoors!