12 Hiking & Trekking Days in the Middle East Worth Booking

1.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,588 reviews · 6 hours · from $88Our pick

You’ll ride a camel for about 40 minutes at sunset, then spend the evening at Al Khayma Desert Camp with Arabic coffee, henna, falcon photos, shisha, a barbecue buffet, horse and fire shows, and telescope stargazing. Pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and cruise ports. Guides such as Hamid, Yasir, and Amr are praised for friendly service and great photos.

“Yousef was such a great guide! he made sure everyone had a great day! All the staff at the camp, were fantastic, especially the camel trekking guide. Food, fire dancers, checking out Saturn and Jupiter in the telescopes- awesome!! Fantastic, would definitely recommend!”

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2.Edge Of The World Hike(Dinner under stars,village,bats cave,camp)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · from $55Best value

Join Riyadh Trips for a 6 to 7-hour outing to Jebel Fihrayn, known as the Edge of the World. A licensed guide leads you across rough, steep ground to 300-meter cliffs, with snacks, water, a picnic, an optional 120-meter cave visit, target shooting, and dinner beneath the stars. Guides may include Salman, Othman, or Utman.

“come with good shoes to trek, expect gravel on your way and carry water with you. something to much on during your trip as well. you will get time to sit and snack at the edge.”

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3.Sunset Camel Trek, Al Khayma Camp, Stargazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $88Top rated

Leave Dubai for a 40-minute camel trek across the dunes at sunset, then settle into Al Khayma Camp for Arabic coffee, dates, falcon photos, henna, shisha, a barbecue buffet, live shows, and telescope stargazing. Pickup, transport, drinks, and hotel drop-off are included. Guides such as Sufyan, Usman, and Fazil have earned praise for friendly service.

“Don’t look anywhere else. We had a blast! The tour guide we had was amazing the camel ride awesome and the food was so delicious and so much of it. Highlight of our visit!”

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4.Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $70

Spend about six hours exploring Dubai’s desert with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel ride, sunset coffee and dates, Bedouin-style camp activities, henna, soft drinks, a VIP BBQ dinner, and traditional shows. Guides such as Ashraf, Nasir, Iqbal, and Tariq are praised for careful service. Confirm falcon availability before booking.

“🐫ride, falcon and dance were excellent. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with super fun. We would like to thank driver & guide Nasir for his job well done for taking care of us throughout the journey.”

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5.Half-Day Camel Trekking with Al Marmoom Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Spend five hours exploring Al Marmoom Desert Reserve with OceanAir Travels. You get hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel ride, Arabic coffee, a Bedouin breakfast, falcon photos, and time with guides such as Saeed, Lucky, Babar, or Anwar. This is a calm, culture-focused alternative to dune bashing.

“Our trip was fantastic. Guide Saeed has very good druving skills, nice personality and excellent photo skills. The camel ride and breakfast was the top. I highly recommended the trip and stuff here.”

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6.Evening Camel Trekking & Dinner at Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Spend six hours at Al Marmoom Desert Reserve with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel caravan, Bedouin coffee, Emirati bread and luqaimat, falcon photos, BBQ dinner, entertainment, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Imran Khan, Adnan, and Farman are praised for friendly service and helpful photos.

“The tour was amazing, Anthony our guide was super kind and accommodating to all our requests. The people welcoming us in the camp were wonderful. Camel ride is an unforgettable experience. Shows were mesmerizing and the food was simply delicious and lots of i!”

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7.Dana to Petra Trek + Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea – 9 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $1,595

This nine-day small-group journey links Dana Nature Reserve, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Expect four demanding hiking days, tented camps, luggage transfers, and a group of up to 14. Guides such as Motaz Zghoul and Mutaz Jarrar have led past departures, though assignments can vary.

“We had the most amazing time in Amman, Dana to Petra & the Dead Sea, thanks to Mahmoud & Mahmood at Experience Jordan. I really enjoyed your company and all the wonderful things you shared with us. Thank you also for your Read more”

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8.Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $100

This six to eight-hour Wadi Rum tour combines a Jeep safari, a 40-minute hike through Abu Khashaba Canyon, desert lunch, and sunset views. With groups capped at six, you can see Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, Mushroom Rock, Um Fruth Rock Bridge, sand dunes, and other major sights at a relaxed pace.

“Wadi Rum Magic Tours was fantastic. The tour and the guide were amazing. Wadi Rum is a beautiful place with much to see and the guide made sure we got to see everything. He would let you spend as much time as you wanted at each location. He was extremely flexible, helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested.”

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9.Chouwen Lake Hiking & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $55

Leave Beirut at 8:30 am for Jannet Chouwen, a forested valley about 40 km away. A guide such as Hamza leads the moderate hike to the clear lake, where you can swim or rest beneath the trees. Hotel transfers, entry fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Allow about eight hours in all.

“Great location and scenery. Excellent and punctual service. Smooth drive back and forth. Weather was great and explanations were on point”

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10.Sunset Camel Trek & Red Dunes Safari with BBQ at Al Khayma Camp From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $145

Spend six to seven hours outside Dubai with a 4x4 safari, 40 to 45 minutes of dune bashing, sunset photos, camel riding, sandboarding, henna, falcon photos, and an Arabic barbecue at Al Khayma Camp. Guides such as Ahmed, Ramy, and Usman are praised for careful driving and thoughtful service. Quad biking costs extra.

“Our experience greatly depended on the guide, and we were incredibly fortunate to have Ahmed Abbas. With him, everything was interesting, reliable, and calm. We could simply relax and enjoy ourselves while Aamerr took stunning photRead more”

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11.Dubai Sunset Camel Trekking with Shows & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $99

Ride a camel for 40 to 45 minutes at sunset, then spend the evening at Al Khayma Desert Camp with Arabic coffee, dates, henna, falcon photos, local dress, shisha, a barbecue buffet, and several live shows. Hotel pickup, a 4WD vehicle, and return transport are included. Guides such as Nadeem, Usman, Hashim, and Zahid have earned praise for their care and photo help.

“The tour was outstanding. Our guide Zahid Hussain was the best. He picked me up at hotel then the others. Explained the itinerary of the day and offered to take pictures for each of in the group. The camel trek and desert camp dinner and show were great fun. Highly recommend”

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12.Dubai Sunrise Desert Camel Trek with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Leave Dubai around 4 to 4:30 AM in a private, air-conditioned 4WD and reach Lahbab Desert before sunrise. You will ride a camel for 30 to 40 minutes, pause for desert photos, take a short red-dune drive, and eat a breakfast box at a low Arabian-style camp. The small group is limited to nine people.

“Tijdens mijn verblijf in Dubai boekte ik deze activiteit. De communicatie vooraf verliep wat traag; het duurde even voordat ik de bevestiging kreeg over de ophaaltijd. Uiteindelijk werd ik wel ruim op tijd opgehaald door een vriendelijke chauffeur die mij naar de woestijn bracht. Onderweg hoorde ik dat ik de enige deelnemer was die ochtend. Dat gaf de ervaring een andere, wat aparte sfeer. Aangekomen in de woestijn stond een kameel met begeleider klaar. Je kunt je voorstellen dat het anders aanvoelt om daar alleen te staan in plaats van met een kleine groep. De wandeling met de kameel is vrij kort. Eerlijk gezegd miste ik een beetje het échte…”

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