Anyone who maintains a decent level of fitness and can walk in the heat. First time hikers may find this challenging.

Some short steep hill sections, rough surfaces, sharp rocks and loose scree. Minimal shaded areas. Mostly clear of obstacles.

Those with good fitness levels, comfortable walking uphill in heat for several hours. Regularly practices endurance such as swimming, running, walking several hours a day. Not suitable for first time hikers.

Some arduous climbs and steep sections. Generally distinct trail. Some boulder hopping & natural obstacles. Some difficult descending. Generally no shade.

Those with excellent fitness levels & stamina; often does intensive endurance activities several times a week, running regularly. Capable of maintaining decent pace uphill in heat for several hours. Comfortable with heights. Must be self-reliant. Recommended for experienced hikers.

Arduous climbs, steep inclination, very rocky trail with loose scree. Some small cliffs and balcony walks.

Tricky descending. No shade. Possible rock fall. Requires previous experience in UAE mountains.

Those with exceptional fitness required; undertakes intensive training as well as running. Capable of maintaining decent pace uphill in heat for whole day. Comfortable with heights. Must be self-reliant. Recommended for very experienced hikers.

Challenging, long, arduous climbs and very steep inclination. Very rocky trail with loose scree. Cliffs with sheer drops. Very difficult descending. No shade. Possible rock fall. Requires previous experience in UAE mountains.