{
  "id": 18480464,
  "title": "UAE runner-recommended routes: From easy waterfront jogs to challenging mountain trails",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/uae-runner-recommended-routes-from-easy-waterfront-jogs-to-18480464",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:39:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/11/06/uae-runner-recommended-routes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent years have seen a surge in popularity for running in the UAE, with new clubs, races, and tracks popping up across the country. Running enthusiasts credit the sport with providing numerous physical and social benefits. Regardless of one's experience level, there are plenty of trail options to explore in the Emirates.\n\nFor those seeking a peaceful and scenic experience, Wadi Naqab loop in Ras Al Khaimah is highly recommended. Teacher Sophia Veroni, an average runner, enjoys exploring less-traveled paths and stopping to chat with the UAE's diverse wildlife. Her favorite 35km route begins near the Naqab Dam, ascends large rocks, and descends into the Wadi Koob pools, offering a unique glimpse into the country's rugged beauty.\n\nDubai-based engineer Husam Mohammed enjoys running on both flat and challenging terrain. During the Covid pandemic, he started the Tibid running club and became an ASICS Frontrunner. Mohammed's favorite running location is along the Dubai coastline on Jumeirah Beach Road and Kite Beach, which offers long distances and beautiful city views. The route culminates at the iconic Burj Al Arab, with nearby cafes and restaurants providing a perfect post-run refreshment.\n\nAbu Dhabi's Chloe Robyn Wilson found running to be a social outlet after the pandemic. Inspired by an Instagram post, she founded the women-only Stronger Together Run Club, quickly expanding to hundreds of events and thousands of female participants. Wilson enjoys running the Corniche and Yas, Reem, Saadiyat, and Al Hudayriyat islands trails, as well as the nature trails at Jubail Mangrove Park and Mushrif Park. Her favorite route on Yas Island is a 5km loop from Yas Waterworld to the Marina and back, offering stunning sea views and gentle terrain.\n\nRas Al Khaimah's Jola Chudy, founder of Jola Chudy PR, has taken trail running to the extreme, racing 250km across the Moroccan Sahara and competing in 12-hour non-stop runs through Oman's goat trails. Her favorite regular route in Ras Al Khaimah starts at the \"Blue Tank Parking\" in Showka, passes Fossil Rock, and ends at a remote mosque 15km away. The 30km loop takes runners through rocky hills, boulders, and a camel farm, concluding with a cold-water refill before the return journey.",
  "summary": "Running has become increasingly popular in the UAE in recent years, with more running clubs, organised races and indoor running tracks. Converts credit the sport for its fitness benefits, as well as the social nature of these groups and events. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or an enthusiastic first-timer looking to build your fitness, there’s an array of trails to try across the Emirates. From…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}