
Wadi Fara
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Wadi Fara is a notable wadi in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It sits in the Hajar mountains, the coolest part of the country and the most comfortable in the winter months.
Why visit: Desert canyons cut into the Hajar mountains, with palm-shaded pools that survive the dry months.
- ›Walk the gravel bed between the cliffs
- ›Swim in the rock pools where there is water
- ›Go with a 4x4 and never alone
- ›Turn back if rain is forecast anywhere upstream
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Best time
November – March only; wadis flash-flood in rain and bake in summer
Weather
Hot desert climate moderated by altitude — noticeably cooler than the coast, pleasant at 15–25°C in winter and cold at night, but still 35–42°C through the summer months.
Entry fee
Usually free; guided 4x4 trips charged
Hours
Daylight only — these are not places to be after dark
Est. budget
₹2,000 – ₹8,000 for the day
Duration
Half to full day
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