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Wādī Awsāq — Another stretch of gorge in the middle course of the Wadi Awsaq, a tributary of the Wadi Tawiyayn - Emirate of Fujairah.jpg

Wadis · Fujairah

Wādī Awsāq

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Photo: Another stretch of gorge in the middle course of the Wadi Awsaq, a tributary of the Wadi Tawiyayn - Emirate of Fujairah.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 Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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 134 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?

  • 40 mfrom Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) · 29 km
  • 59 mfrom Ras Al Khaimah · 51 km
  • 1 h 19 mfrom Ajman · 80 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. The east coast faces the Gulf of Oman, so its sea state, its diving visibility and its rain all behave differently from the west coast on the same day.

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

wadi in the United Arab Emirates

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q21735091

About & Sources Wādī Awsāq

Wādī Awsāq is a wadi in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "wadi in the 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: Site 6 - Prayer platform, Wādī Sayraq and Site 7 - Wadi floor at base of jabal..

At a glance

  • Wadis · Fujairah
  • wadi in the United Arab Emirates
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Wādī Awsāq — Another stretch of gorge in the middle course of the Wadi Awsaq, a tributary of the Wadi Tawiyayn - Emirate of Fujairah.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wādī Awsāq — Confluence in the Wadi Awsaq, of the Wadi Mayya - Wādī Al Mayyah. Emirate of Fujairah.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wādī Awsāq — Gorge in the middle course of the Wadi Awsaq, a tributary of the Wadi Tawiyayn - Emirate of Fujairah - 1.jpg
IbrahimKumar · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wādī Awsāq — Gorge in the middle course of the Wadi Awsaq, a tributary of the Wadi Tawiyayn - Emirate of Fujairah - 2.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 Wādī Awsāq?

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. The east coast faces the Gulf of Oman, so its sea state, its diving visibility and its rain all behave differently from the west coast on the same day.

How long do I need at Wādī Awsāq?

2–4 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Wādī Awsāq?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Wādī Awsāq?

About 134 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Wādī Awsāq?

In Fujairah (AE-FU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.5669, 56.0594 — near Site 6 - Prayer platform, Wādī Sayraq and Site 7 - Wadi floor at base of jabal..

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