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Wadi Al Khulaiban — Small gorge of the Wadi Al Khulaiban, a tributary of the Wadi Hadf - 1.jpg

Wadis · Ajman

Wadi Al Khulaiban

وادي الخليبان

Photo: Small gorge of the Wadi Al Khulaiban, a tributary of the Wadi Hadf - 1.jpg · IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Parking 160 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 370 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Flash floods: never enter a Hajar wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in its catchment, even under a clear sky where you are standing. Water arrives fast and the way out is usually the way the water is coming.
  • Pools are deep, cold and edged with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
  • Many wadi tracks cross private farmland and villages. Dress modestly on the approach and leave gates as you found them.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 1 h 23 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 104 km
  • 11 mfrom Hatta (mountain enclave) · 5 km
  • 1 h 10 mfrom Fujairah · 77 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–April
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ComfortableToo hot

The Hajar wadis hold water after winter rain, which is both the reason to go and the reason to check the forecast for the whole catchment first.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Wadi Al Khulaiban

Wadi Al Khulaiban is a wadi in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Wadi Al Mustab, Jabal Lishan and Jabal Dafda.

At a glance

  • Wadis · Ajman
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Wadi Al Khulaiban — Small gorge of the Wadi Al Khulaiban, a tributary of the Wadi Hadf - 1.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wadi Al Khulaiban — Small gorge of the Wadi Al Khulaiban, a tributary of the Wadi Hadf - 2.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wadi Al Khulaiban — Small gorge of the Wadi Al Khulaiban, a tributary of the Wadi Hadf - 3.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wadi Al Khulaiban — Wadi Al Khulaiban Breaker - 1.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wadi Al Khulaiban?

Typically November–April for wadis. The Hajar wadis hold water after winter rain, which is both the reason to go and the reason to check the forecast for the whole catchment first.

How long do I need at Wadi Al Khulaiban?

2–4 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Wadi Al Khulaiban?

Parking 160 m (source: osm).

How high is Wadi Al Khulaiban?

About 370 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Wadi Al Khulaiban?

In Ajman (AE-AJ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.8093, 56.0935 — near Wadi Al Mustab, Jabal Lishan and Jabal Dafda.

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