Crag features

The most accessible crag for Dubai residents and visitors. Well worth visiting for sport climbing between F4 and F7B (so far) and some trad up to HVS.

The formation is a long interesting nicely situated limestone ridge with a good variety of climbs: some very steep overhangs, some slabs with small sharp holds, some faces with combination of crimpers and rounded holds.

Originally developed with trad routes, more recently developing as a sport climbing crag (40+ routes and counting).
The rock is generally sound on the cleaned sports routes but caution is still advisable.

The best climbing times are from about November through to April. However, many of the routes are in shade for all or part of the day throughout the year so it is possible to climb in summer (but a very early or late start is advisable).

For the latest on routes, route development, finding climbing partners etc check out:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/UAE-and-Oman-Rock-Climbing-and-Outdoor-Adventures/182233698473829

http://www.uaeclimbing.com/forum/index.php

Videos of a number of routes are available here:
http://b.static.ak.fbcdn.net/swf/mvp.swf?8%3A146176=&v=58600132609&ev=0
and here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmFpj4DUJf0