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Reach The Unreachable With The New 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Continuing the legacy of the powerful four-wheel drive performance and unrivalled off-road capabilities, the new 2018 Land Cruiser Prado has been officially launched by Al-Futtaim Motors. The new Prado comes with a more robust exterior, sophisticated and intuitive interior design in addition to improved driving abilities and user-friendliness, both on-and off-road, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s toughest and most reliable SUVs.

A Strange Meeting In The Desert

Passion for photography and the desert and a fantastic story told in front of a fire!

The World Is My Play Ground

We meet Josefina Fontana traveling the world to find amazing places and outdoor fun.

7 Emirates Run

My name is Toni Metcalfe I am a mum of three children and I also have a passion for running. Not just any running but Ultra running. An Ultra run is defined by any distance over a marathon (42.2kms) but is usually much longer and on mountainous terrain. My last race was 100 miles long and across the south of England countryside.​​​​​​​

Cyclists Are Training Hard For The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

The countdown to the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge continued with a spin. With just a few weeks to go until the main event, over 550 cyclists from across the UAE met at the Al Qudra Cycle Track at the third Spinneys Build-Up ride ahead of the main 92km event on 15th December.

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.

A Jeep Adventure Day In The City

What’s a better way to spend the weekend than outdoors?

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

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.

Infant Swimming: PROS,CONS And Precautions

Swimming with your kids can be a fun way to spend hours with them

The Unique Tranquillity, Nature And Art Of Sharjah's Al Noor Island

Environmental insights, artistic harmony and natural wonders

Wreck Diving In Dubai

We are fortunate to have a variety of different diving habitats in the UAE. The Gulf of Oman on the country’s East Coast offers an abundance of marine life on coral reefs with most of the sites accessible to entry level divers. The Arabian Gulf, on our country’s West coast, provides fantastic wreck diving more suited for the advanced diver.

A Call To Arms: UAE Bouldering Guidebook

I’ve been climbing around the UAE for about two years now. There’s more to the country certainly than tax-free residency, heaven-bound skyscrapers, and rivers of chai karak.

Dubai International Motor Show 2017

International Motor Show 2017

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.

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!

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!

Dalat Ultra Trail

70km in the City of Eternal Spring 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

Exploring Waterfalls & Wadis

I love exploring new places that I have not seen before; it creates a great sense of adventure and excitement.