Fossil Rock
Al Madam / Mleiha · Sharjah
You drive the dunes up to a limestone outcrop that juts out of the sand, then stay for some of the darkest skies close to Dubai.
- Free
- About 4 h
- Bring your own
- Moderate
- Needs a 4x4
How it works
Drive towards Mleiha, air down where the tarmac ends and follow the tracks through the dunes to the rock. Many people pair it with stargazing.
The catch
The final approach is soft and bumpy, so it is not a solo trip for a first-timer.
Bring
Tyre deflator and pressure gauge, compressor, recovery straps, shovel, water, full tank
You need
A 4x4 with low range; go in a convoy of at least two cars
Checked Nov 2026
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Get there
Open: Open access