E1: Farm-fresh Adventures
Obaid and Salem dig deep at Emirates Bio Farm, where they roll up their sleeves to seed, harvest, and sample the freshest produce. After sound therapy in the farm’s gazebo and a colourful farm-to-table lunch, the journey continues at Farm 13 with the Nasser family. Together they learn the art of beekeeping, extract golden honey, explore the bird sanctuary, and meet friendly cats. The sweet day ends with coffee and honey.
E2: Targets and Treasures
The adventure begins with friendly rivalry at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, where the friends test their skills at golf and skeet shooting. From modern sport, they step back in time at Al Jahili Fort, discovering the Wilfred Thesiger exhibition and the explorer’s historic links to Sheikh Zayed. As the afternoon fades, the group takes to the water for peaceful kayaking beneath Jebel Hafit, paddling into a fiery desert sunset.
E3: Desert Horizons
The morning starts with coffee mastery at Refill Café, where Obaid and Salem learn barista skills from regional experts. Caffeine gives way to adrenaline at Falcon Aviation as they take to the skies – one in a powered parachute, the other in a lightweight aircraft – to admire Al Ain’s landscapes from above. Their day winds down at Amar Luxury Desert Ecolodge with a sunset safari, sandboarding on golden dunes, and an elegant dinner under a canopy of stars.
E4: Friendly Competition
At Al Ain Paintball Park, Obaid and Salem lead opposing teams in a colourful showdown across trenches and obstacle courses. After laughs and near-misses, they regroup over a well-earned lunch with sweeping mountain views at Jebel Hafit. The pace shifts at Jebel Hafit Desert Park, where electric skateboards add a modern twist to ancient landscapes. A hike leads to the UNESCO-listed Beehive Tombs, before the group settles into luxury glamping beneath a starlit sky.
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Meet the friends
Obaid Albudoor is a corporate banker turned photographer and explorer. He's travelled everywhere, from the quiet corners of Al Ain to the bustling streets of major cities. Salem Al Attas is a poet, mentor, and voiceover artist. He's the first Emirati slam poet, with numerous awards and accolades to his name.
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