UAE Bouldering Festival 2023

Between 25th and 26th February 2023, the first United Arab Emirates (UAE) bouldering festival was held at Tawiyan crag to introduce climbers to the first open area for bouldering.

*Route summary of Tawiyan bouldering area*

More than 50 climbers of different skill levels came to boulder on the 104 routes spread across 34 blocs in the valley (wadi). In the evening, many of the climbers camped overnight and continued bouldering the next morning.

*Introduction to bouldering in the UAE through the festival*

*End of day 1 for UAE bouldering festival 2023*

*Brian cruising up a 6B boulder problem*

Late morning bouldering at Tawiyan Bouldering Festival 2023

Hazel on a classic V4 boulder (6B) — *Xue Fang on a classic V4 boulder (6B)*

If you are interested to explore the bouldering in the UAE, check out our trip guide for Ras Al Khaimah. There is also a dedicated uaebouldering.com website with the topo and an Instagram account with the latest content.

Written By

Lucas Neo

Product and boulder guy and in Dubai powered by good coffee.

Quek Xue Fang

13 year rock climber & community builder at GirlBeta_SG. Find me at @quekquack on IG.‍

UAE Bouldering Festival 2023

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