[gallery size="medium" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" td_gallery_title_input="Amp up your camping experience with the right apps" ids="121993,121992,121991,121990"] From deserts and sand dunes to caves and beaches, the camping spots across the Gulf are full of stunning views to enjoy with friends and family. Modern day camping now allows us to feel more at ease in the outdoors. But having the right tools at hand can elevate the camping experience by allowing us to stay connected, informed, and entertained. "From the Dhofar mountains of Oman through the Abu Dhabi deserts and all the way north towards the red sandy hills in Sarawat mountain in the Kingdom, the region is home to stunning locations to go camping and reconnect with nature. Hidden gems that are waiting to be explored and enjoyed. "Whilst it is essential for more people to switch off and escape the hustle and bustle of city life, we also need to take advantage of the modern day technological solutions that will allow us to do just that," says Ali Khalil Husain, founder of Husaak Adventures, who works with his team to encourage more people to get out, and explore the Gulf culture. "My team and I hike across mountains, explore caves, trek through sweeping deserts and the reason we are able to go from points A to B without getting lost is because of modern day technology. Using our phones we can plan, organize and navigate through satellite images. My advice is to always find the right balance but also leverage the technology that will help you on your adventure." Your guide to modern-day camping Apps...the must-haves: Apps have become an integral part of our every day life and there are specialized ones for every occasion and activity. Many apps in the Apple App store feature downloadable content or have offline functionality. You can store maps, news articles and videos to view later and even play games offline, whenever you want without needing a WiFi or 3G connection. Here are some of the best apps available in the Apple store for this campsite generation: MAPS.ME - You can't set out on an outdoor adventure without knowing the road you're taking. MAPS.ME allows you to browse around the globe, zoom in on any region or city, and download a detailed map of that area to use offline. SkyView - The best part of going camping is the beautiful sky view. Why not impress your friends by identifying the Orion constellation? The app brings stargazing to everyone by simply pointing your iPhone to the sky. Find My Friends - The worst thing about being in the wilderness, is losing the group you're with. Luckily, you won't have to worry because the ‘Find My Friends' app allows you to easily locate friends and family using your iPhone or iPad. Dubai Police - because it's better to be safe than sorry. Download the Dubai police app to make sure you're only a click away from contacting our local security keepers.
