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Dalat Ultra Trail
70km in the City of Eternal Spring
4 min |
May - August 2018
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Intro To UAE Trail Running: Wadi Showka
Urban Ultra hosts trail running events at Wadi Showka in Ras Al Khaimah twice a year, attracting hundreds of local trail runners from novices to elites.
3 min |
May - August 2018
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Footprints In The Himalayas
In April, Gulf for Good took two groups of challengers trekking in the Himalayas: one to Bhutan with British adventurer Adrian Hayes, and the other to the Gokyo Lakes in the Everest region.
4 min |
May - August 2018
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Musandam Untouched
I’m curled up with my knees bent towards my chest, my head only able to move a few centimetres above me otherwise I will hit the sharp rock above. I can hear the wind whistle and whirl around me, as I lay in this animal lair.
7 min |
May - August 2018
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What Makes Bali A Tourists' Delight?
Bandana Jain explores the gorgeous green paddies, idyllic beaches and kaleidoscopic sunsets to find an island that is melting pot of multifarious experiences.
6 min |
May - August 2018
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Summer Camping In The UAE And Oman
As many expats head home to cooler climes for the summer, there are many more who stay in the UAE throughout the hottest months. Many of these will still venture into the desert with their 4x4s, heading home after a moonlit BBQ; a handful of others will attempt to camp overnight in the sandpit.
3 min |
May - August 2018
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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 min |
May - June 2017
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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 min |
May - June 2017
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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 min |
May - June 2017
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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 min |
May - June 2017
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Training In The Heat
Having lived in Phoenix, Arizona, for the past three years and recently being in the Middle East, I have had my fair share of training/living in the heat.
5 min |
July/August 2017
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Alphonse Island: A Tropical Fishing Paradise In The Seychelles
The Seychelles is an archipelago located North of Madagascar, and it mainly consists of small coral islands, atolls and reefs. The Seychelles is known for its beautiful palm beaches, but it is also home to some of the best and most diverse tropical saltwater fly fishing in the world.
10+ min |
July/August 2017
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Exploring Waterfalls & Wadis
I love exploring new places that I have not seen before; it creates a great sense of adventure and excitement.
4 min |
July/August 2017
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Kyrgyzstan Winter-Wonderland
2 AM, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Stepping out of the airport in the middle of the night, fully loaded with ski bags, two heavy trolleys, backpacks and ski boots in our hands, we were cordially welcomed and immediately surrounded by a crowd of taxi drivers who offered their service.
4 min |
July/August 2017
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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 min |
January 2018
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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 |
January 2018
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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 min |
January 2018
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Al Dhafra Festival 2017
• Camel beauty tougher than ever to judge• New dagger initiative launched• First Emirati woman in Classic Car competition
5 min |
January 2018
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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 min |
January 2018
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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 |
January 2018
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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 min |
January 2018
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Home Is Where You Park It : Gear Edition
One year. 37 countries. 57,987 kilometres. A lifetime of memories. Years of planning had gone into this epic journey and within the blink of an eye it was over!
2 min |
September 2017
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Trekking In Kashmir
My first Kashmir Trek for five days was in the Tosa Maidan and the Greater Lakes in the Bugdam District. We started in the village of Khag Shanglipora where we met the porters and the horses who were tasked with carrying the tents, big backpacks and the food including live chickens!
4 min |
September 2017
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Dubai International Motor Show 2017
International Motor Show 2017
3 min |
October 2017
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Summiting 'Gran Paradiso' In Italy
As part of the ambitious “Outdoor Education program” at Repton School, we are always looking for new and unique challenges to stretch our pupils.
1 min |
October 2017
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Subaru Driving Experience With Eyesight Demonstration
Al Khoory Automobiles held the ‘Subaru Driving Experience with EyeSight Demonstration’ event at the Dubai Autodrome, Hill Circuit on 23rd March 2018.
2 min |
April 2018
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A Jeep Adventure Day In The City
What’s a better way to spend the weekend than outdoors?
1 min |
April 2018
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How I Grew Up Riding Dirt Bikes
An interview with Dana Miskulnig and what she was telling people about in during the inspiring women’s talk
4 min |
April 2018
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Team Building Outdoors In The UAE
On weekends, Alex, Olya and I love exploring the UAE. Usually we either sign up for an organized running event or drive to the mountains or sand dunes and run on our own. Some events are a bit technical, while others are intended for more casual runners.
3 min |
April 2018
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Infant Swimming: PROS,CONS And Precautions
Swimming with your kids can be a fun way to spend hours with them
4 min |