Enhance existing trails and develop new hiking routes in the UAE (outside of Dubai)
Project Title: Enhancement & Development of Trail Network (UAE, Middle East)
Short Description (25-30 words): Enhance existing trails and develop new hiking routes at a Mountain Tourism Location in the UAE (outside of Dubai), to create a world-class hiking destination that balances outdoor recreation with natural and cultural heritage preservation.
Project Objective:
Perform Stage 1 services: assessment, audit, and opportunity identification for the trail network.
Develop a comprehensive conceptual master plan for trail enhancement and new trail development.
Establish a clear trail difficulty rating system tailored to UAE mountain conditions.
Benchmark the trail network to international standards and propose risk management and safety guidelines.
Scope of Services (Stage 1):
Comprehensive audit of existing trails: trail condition, erosion, hazards, signage, accessibility, usage patterns, and sustainability.
Environmental assessment: microclimates, ecology, geologically significant sites, viewsheds, water drainage, and capacity management.
Identification of new trail opportunities: terrain analysis, trail types and difficulty, connectivity, thematic trails (cultural, historical, geological), accessible trails, technical challenge areas, night hiking, trail running, multi-day trekking.
Optional cultural/historical research: traditional land use, historical routes, culturally significant sites for interpretation.
Trail facilities and infrastructure evaluation: trailheads, rest points, emergency access, and support facilities.
Stakeholder engagement and community consultation.
Consultant Requirements:
Proven expertise in trail assessment, GIS mapping, trail design, stakeholder engagement, tourism planning, and mountain trail safety.
Experienced project team including a project manager, GIS specialist, trail planner, recreation planner, engagement facilitator, conceptual designer, and safety specialist.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2025
To Whom would you like your solicitation available: Open to the Public
Primary Contact: Christopher Craver
Email Address: info@eccadventures.com
Organization/Agency/Company: ECC Adventures
Project Location (city, state, country): Ras al Khaimah, UAE
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: June 16, 2025
Pre-Bid Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Anticipated Project Start Date: July 15, 2025
Date Submitted to PTBA: June 11, 2025