Outdoor specialist · Review updated October 2026
Adventure HQ review
The UAE's outdoor superstore for camping, hiking and climbing.
Our verdict
The best place to equip a desert camping trip or a Hatta hike. Be sure of your choice: refunds are only for faulty items.
What is Adventure HQ?
Adventure HQ has been the UAE's outdoor specialist since 2011. It sells tents, camping furniture, hiking boots, backpacks, climbing gear, kayaks and bikes, with staff who actually camp and hike.
What we like
- Lowest free delivery threshold in this guide: AED 150
- Specialist outdoor brands you won't find elsewhere
- Express delivery option
- Cash on delivery available
What could be better
- No refunds for a change of mind, only exchanges
- 15-day exchange window
Delivery and returns
Delivery: free on orders from AED 150, otherwise AED 15. Delivery takes 1–2 working days in Dubai; 2–3 to other emirates. Express delivery for AED 20.
Returns: 15 days. Exchanges within 15 days. No refunds for a change of mind; refunds only for quality issues.
Score breakdown
Delivery and returns scores are calculated from the store's published policies. Range and experience are our editorial assessment. How we review.
Questions about Adventure HQ
Does Adventure HQ offer free delivery in the UAE?
Yes, on orders from AED 150. Below that, delivery costs AED 15. Express delivery for AED 20. Delivery takes 1–2 working days in Dubai; 2–3 to other emirates.
What is the Adventure HQ return policy?
You can return items within 15 days. Exchanges within 15 days. No refunds for a change of mind; refunds only for quality issues.
Can I pay cash on delivery at Adventure HQ?
Yes.
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