In this issue

Come and check out the New Year's edition of Outdoor UAE Magazine. It is packed with helpful advice on what gear to use and how to drive properly. You can get lots of helpful tips on taking up new sports and how to stay healthy as you get into them. There's a range of articles on travel both in the UAE and abroad to give you great ideas for your next vacation. You can join us online and through our social media or pick up a copy of the magazine at one of our distribution outlets.

Dubai International Bicycle Exhibition

The Dubai International Bicycle Exhibition makes its debut at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 12th-13th, 2018 and is gearing up to be one of the most important cycling events in the Middle East. 

2 mins

Englishwoman Wins Inaugural Spartan Women's Sprint

Jess Towl, a former pro triathlete and an in-demand CrossFit coach, put her extensive experience to use, bagging the top honours at the XDubai, Spartan Women’s Sprint, the first ladies-only Spartan race in the Middle East and Africa region that was held at the Jebel Ali Race Course on December 16.

1 min

Urban Ultra - It's Origins In The UAE

Urban-Ultra was founded by a passionate team of women that have made the trail running scene in the UAE a more family friendly, outdoors mad, ultra-distance hungry community of people. How did it all happen? 

3 mins

Al Dhafra Festival 2017

• Camel beauty tougher than ever to judge• New dagger initiative launched• First Emirati woman in Classic Car competition

5 mins

Walk 7 Emirates Walked By: Umesh Goel And Devendra Singh

It was Nov 30th 2017, the Martyrs Day. The UAE was gearing up to celebrate its 46th National Day. People were in a holiday mood and busy planning the long weekend. Amidst this festive fervour, there were two Indian expatriates who were thinking a tad differently.

4 mins

Daman's Tri Fit Challenge Hits Yas Marina Circuit

Budding triathletes descended on Yas Island as part of Daman’s Tri Fit Challenge – the three-month training programme which encourages people of all ages to get active and live a healthier lifestyle, with the aim of competing in the pinnacle of world triathlon - the ITU World Triathlon Series Abu Dhabi 2018 in March. 50 enthusiastic participants of all ages, shapes and sizes took to Yas Marina circuit last night for the Bike and Run session, headed by coaches from On Running and BeSport Bike Shop.

1 min

Dubai Offroaders GPS Challenge

The Dubai Offroaders GPS Challenge in its third chapter saw extensive participation from off-road enthusiasts from across the UAE. A total of 19 teams with 3 cars in each team challenged their desert driving and navigational skills to cover a distance of just over 60 kilometres through technical terrain and soft patches of sand dunes in Al Faqaa desert.

2 mins

Bigger And Better Muscat Marathon Aims For International Success In 2018

An expanded Muscat Marathon has stepped into the arena to help satisfy the increasing international appetite for marathon events, and registrations have been snapped up for the 2018 festival of running with over 5,000 participants expected.

3 mins

Why Should I Eat Less Meat? #3 Meat Drains Our Drinking Water

This is the third part of our series of articles which should hopefully encourage you to think about your meat consumption and try to change your eating habits a bit towards a more sustainable diet.

2 mins

Dubai Based Athlete Sets Sight On Biking Man Ultra-cycling Record

- Marcus Smith, founder of Inner Fight GYM, extreme athlete and Volvic brand ambassador aims to become first manto complete Biking Man ultra-cycling race series- Self-supported series to comprise of four races across four continents in 2018- First race slated to kick-off on February 25th, 2018 in Muscat, Oman

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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!