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Traditional stone houses and green terraces in the Asir mountains of Saudi Arabia
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Asir: A Practical Guide to Saudi Arabia's Cool Mountain Heartland

Escape the heat and discover the green terraces, historic villages and mountain culture of Saudi Arabia's Asir region.
Kayaks on the turquoise water of Hatta Dam surrounded by rocky mountains
Travel

Hatta: a practical guide to Dubai's mountain escape

Just 90 minutes from the city, Hatta offers cool mountain air, a turquoise dam for kayaking, and a glimpse of traditional Emirati life.
A winding mountain road snaking through rugged rocky peaks at sunset
Travel

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah: a practical guide to the UAE's highest mountain

Cooler air, hairpin roads and huge views over the Hajar Mountains. Here is how to make the most of a day on Jebel Jais.