From ancient camel caravans crossing desert trade routes to futuristic Etihad Rail trains and sky-high dreams of flying taxis, this episode takes you on a journey through the UAE’s past, present, and future of travel. Rich unpacks how the country moved from sand tracks and souks to highways, airports, and visions of tomorrow, with plenty of stories, stops, and scenic detours along the way

From ancient camel caravans crossing desert trade routes to futuristic Etihad Rail trains and sky-high dreams of flying taxis, this episode takes you on a journey through the UAE&rsquo;s past, present, and future of travel. Rich unpacks how the country moved from sand tracks and souks to highways, airports, and visions of tomorrow, with plenty of stories, stops, and scenic detours along the way

Episode 20 - Caravans to Cloud Nine

Episode 19: The Three Coasts - Sunrise to Sunset on an Epic UAE Journey

Three coasts. One day. Zero chill.

Join Rich as he chases the sun from the Gulf of Oman to the Arabian Gulf, with a dramatic detour into the Musandam fjords. From sunrise on the east coast to sunset over the northern cliffs, it’s a full-throttle, sea-salted roadtrip packed with wild swims, secret snacks, border bends, and postcard-perfect pit stops.

Episode 19: The Three Coasts - Sunrise to Sunset on an Epic UAE Journey
Three coasts. One day. Zero chill.
Join Rich as he chases the sun from the Gulf of Oman to the Arabian Gulf, with a dramatic detour into the Musandam fjords. From sunrise on the east coast to sunset over the northern cliffs, it&rsquo;s a full-throttle, sea-salted roadtrip packed with wild swims, secret snacks, border bends, and postcard-perfect pit stops.

Episode 19 - The Three Coasts: Sunrise to Sunset on an Epic UAE Journey

Episode 18: The Smaller Emirates

Tales from Ajman & Umm Al Quwain: In this quiet, soulful journey through Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, we trade skyscrapers for coral-stone forts, mangroves, ghost ports, and grilled fish by the sea. These are the UAE’s smallest Emirates — and maybe its biggest storytellers.

Episode 18: The Smaller Emirates
Tales from Ajman &amp; Umm Al Quwain: In this quiet, soulful journey through Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, we trade skyscrapers for coral-stone forts, mangroves, ghost ports, and grilled fish by the sea. These are the UAE&rsquo;s smallest Emirates &mdash; and maybe its biggest storytellers.

Episode 18 - The Smaller Emirates

Episode 17: Desert to Table

From ancient spice trails to desert truffles and sidr honey, this episode is a flavour-packed journey through the UAE’s native ingredients and the culinary traditions they’ve inspired. We’re tasting the past, present, and future — from Bedouin tandoors to modern Emirati cafés. Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Episode 17: Desert to Table
From ancient spice trails to desert truffles and sidr honey, this episode is a flavour-packed journey through the UAE&rsquo;s native ingredients and the culinary traditions they&rsquo;ve inspired. We&rsquo;re tasting the past, present, and future &mdash; from Bedouin tandoors to modern Emirati caf&eacute;s. Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Episode 17 - Desert to Table

Episode 16: Cool Escapes – Beating the Heat in the UAE

Too hot to handle? Not on our watch. In this summer survival special, Rich swaps sizzling sidewalks for splash zones, ski slopes, and secret shade. From kayaking at sunrise in Hatta to sipping coffee inside a block of ice, we’re tracking down the chilliest spots in the Emirates, indoors, outdoors, and underground.

Expect frozen desserts, misted parks, penguins in malls, mountaintop cafés, and air-conditioned art storms. Whether you’re team kulfi or rooftop pool, this one’s packed with frosty fixes for the UAE’s hottest days.

No passport, no problem, just SPF 50 and a frozen water bottle. Let’s chill, Roadtrip UAE style. ❄️

Episode 16: Cool Escapes &ndash; Beating the Heat in the UAE
Too hot to handle? Not on our watch. In this summer survival special, Rich swaps sizzling sidewalks for splash zones, ski slopes, and secret shade. From kayaking at sunrise in Hatta to sipping coffee inside a block of ice, we&rsquo;re tracking down the chilliest spots in the Emirates, indoors, outdoors, and underground.
Expect frozen desserts, misted parks, penguins in malls, mountaintop caf&eacute;s, and air-conditioned art storms. Whether you&rsquo;re team kulfi or rooftop pool, this one&rsquo;s packed with frosty fixes for the UAE&rsquo;s hottest days.
No passport, no problem, just SPF 50 and a frozen water bottle. Let&rsquo;s chill, Roadtrip UAE style. ❄️

Episode 16 - Cool Escapes

Episode 15: Theme Park Nation 
Strap in for loops, splashes, and surprises! This week, Rich dives headfirst into the UAE’s wildest rides, from rollercoasters at Motiongate and Real Madrid World to roaring raptors in Abu Dhabi and indoor jungle fun in the malls. It’s theme parks like you’ve never heard them with laughter, lizards, Lego, and just a bit of motion sickness.

Whether you’re five or fifty, this one’s for thrill-seekers, snack-lovers, and anyone who believes fun should come with flashing lights and cotton candy.

Episode 15: Theme Park Nation&nbsp; Strap in for loops, splashes, and surprises! This week, Rich dives headfirst into the UAE&rsquo;s wildest rides, from rollercoasters at Motiongate and Real Madrid World to roaring raptors in Abu Dhabi and indoor jungle fun in the malls. It&rsquo;s theme parks like you&rsquo;ve never heard them with laughter, lizards, Lego, and just a bit of motion sickness.
Whether you&rsquo;re five or fifty, this one&rsquo;s for thrill-seekers, snack-lovers, and anyone who believes fun should come with flashing lights and cotton candy.

Episode 15 - Theme Park Nation

Episode 14: Desert X-Files
UFOs over the Hajar Mountains. A strange metallic hum in KIZAD. Singing dunes, vanishing villages, and desert creatures that shouldn’t exist. In this eerie, windswept episode, Rich dives into the UAE’s weirdest stories the ones whispered around campfires and buried in the sand. Real? Imagined? You decide. Just... don’t follow the Sandwalker.

Episode 14: Desert X-Files UFOs over the Hajar Mountains. A strange metallic hum in KIZAD. Singing dunes, vanishing villages, and desert creatures that shouldn&rsquo;t exist. In this eerie, windswept episode, Rich dives into the UAE&rsquo;s weirdest stories the ones whispered around campfires and buried in the sand. Real? Imagined? You decide. Just... don&rsquo;t follow the Sandwalker.

Episode 14 - The Desert X-Files

Episode 13: Critter Country – The UAE’s Weirdest Wildlife
From sand cats to spiny lizards, Rich takes you on a quirky desert safari to meet the UAE’s strangest creatures. Expect night-loving foxes, creepy-cool bugs, elusive leopards, and tips on how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven. Weird, wild, and wonderfully nerdy.

Episode 13: Critter Country &ndash; The UAE&rsquo;s Weirdest Wildlife From sand cats to spiny lizards, Rich takes you on a quirky desert safari to meet the UAE&rsquo;s strangest creatures. Expect night-loving foxes, creepy-cool bugs, elusive leopards, and tips on how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven. Weird, wild, and wonderfully nerdy.

Episode 13 - Critter Country

Turtles, Louvre, and mangroves... oh my!
Join Rich on a laid-back wander through Abu Dhabi’s softer side: turtle releases on Saadiyat, kayaking through secret forests, sipping tea in city parks, and museum-hopping with a side of magic. This capital’s got heart, and a leopard-print turtle named Mel.

Turtles, Louvre, and mangroves... oh my! Join Rich on a laid-back wander through Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s softer side: turtle releases on Saadiyat, kayaking through secret forests, sipping tea in city parks, and museum-hopping with a side of magic. This capital&rsquo;s got heart, and a leopard-print turtle named Mel.

Episode 12 - The City of Wonder

Step off the highway and into history.

This slower, soul-soaked episode follows Rich through Sharjah’s Old Town — a place of shaded courtyards, whispering souks, and streets that smell like oud and old paper. From Al Hisn Fort to the Calligraphy Museum, it’s a walk through stories, not skyscrapers. No rush. Just quiet wonder, waiting to be heard.

Step off the highway and into history.
This slower, soul-soaked episode follows Rich through Sharjah&rsquo;s Old Town &mdash; a place of shaded courtyards, whispering souks, and streets that smell like oud and old paper. From Al Hisn Fort to the Calligraphy Museum, it&rsquo;s a walk through stories, not skyscrapers. No rush. Just quiet wonder, waiting to be heard.

Episode 11 - Step off the highway and into history

Buckle up and join Rich on a journey across the UAE as he hits the road to uncover the country's best-kept secrets. From tucked-away coffee shops to stunning natural wonders, each episode highlights a different hidden gem you won’t believe you’ve missed. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the Emirates, Rich brings you stories, sights, and surprises from off the beaten path one road trip at a time.

Buckle up and join Rich on a journey across the UAE as he hits the road to uncover the country's best-kept secrets. From tucked-away coffee shops to stunning natural wonders, each episode highlights a different hidden gem you won&rsquo;t believe you&rsquo;ve missed. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the Emirates, Rich brings you stories, sights, and surprises from off the beaten path one road trip at a time.

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