UAE Summits Challenge - Phase #5: Al Ain (5/5)
“A totally amazing experience in a beautiful place. Thankyou”
“There were no busses back after we finished the event. All the participants were hungry and tired and not a single place around to get something to eat. We waited more than an hour after the we finished to get a bus back. The volunteers were not at all professional. ”
“The view was breathtaking. The hike was challenging. The finish was rewarding . The waiting for the transport was not pleasant the organisation was not to up to standard. But overall was ok .”
“Started late and transporting from parking to event area and vice versa is not organized well. ”
“It was great experience. Thanks for organizing”
“Arrangement of buses was a disaster, arrived early yet had to wait., there was no water left on the trail for the hikers. The kms on the path was not marked. Had to wait for 1 hour after the event at the top in the scorching sun to get into a bus to come back to the parking. Other than the trail itself which was an experience , nothing else seemed organized, ”
“The path was really good and well managed with marshals. Water was provided along the way. Event start time was delayed quite a bit due to late arrivals. The guidelines clearly stated 7:15 the last bus. All the people arriving early had to wait for the late arrivals. The end of the event didn't have a great vibe, like other events. It wasn't clear what's going to happen and I just got on the bus and left. I don't know if I missed anything.”
“Totally enjoyed except waiting for the bus .. ”
“I loved the way there were volunteers with water bottles all along the way . 10/10 well planned n thoughtful . The bus arrangements could have been better n on time . Both pickup and drop back had long wait times which wasn’t acceptable”
“The hike was really good and challenging. The issue was that we waited over an hour at the top of the mountain during the peak of the day for a bus to take us back down. Some competitors took taxi's instead. When the buses arrived it was utter chaos since nobody wanted to remain and wait another hour for the buses to return.”
“it was awsome, It was my first time and it motivates me that I can do it”
“This is my first time to joined hiking I like this experience and I would thank you for the wonderful day ”
“The organizers does not know what they are doing at all. Even if those people are saying they are just volunteers, they let people get roasted under the sun in the middle of the day while waiting for the bus. 2 hours we have to wait while standing under the sun longer than when we hiked!!! The worst part was, people were pushing when the buses came cause the organizers cant even control the crowd.”
“Trail was good but the coordination and transportation was quit bad we waited almost 1.30 hour to get bus after completed hiking. Secondly it was started even very late, mentioned start time was 7 am but started 9 only again we waited 2hrs. This all because of the coordination and lack of proper transportation from starting point and end.”
“Organization was not well planned. Long waiting for the buses. ”
“The event was well organized but for the transportation that became a little bit inconvenience as both sides there was significant delays in transporting us from the car to start line and then back from finish line to the cars. Other than that the event was very well organized. Thanks to all the volunteers and executives ”
“Another great event on a great new trail. The concept is unique and I very much look forward to the UAE Summit Challenge 2024”
“كان توفير الباص بعد وصول القمه سلبي وتاهر تقريبا ساعه علما نحن كنا مرهقين من الصعود ”
“Poor management of crowds/participants before and after the events.”
“Overall it was Good! My only suggestion is to put the awarding at the finished line. ”
“Will be waiting for next year event”
“This is event is good, but they should have also provided a chip timing for hikers.”
“شكرا على التنظيم وعلى ما بذلتموه ونتمنى قمم جديدة ومشاركات فعالة ”
“It was excellent experience, the trail is wonderfull”
“There were problems with the transportation when going back to the base from the top. There was a significant delay in transportation, and everyone who hiked up was either exhausted or hungry. The volunteers laughed at our attempts to communicate in the same way and asked us to walk down the road if we had any problems. The volunteers' attitude didn't feel appropriate because many ladies and children were upset about the circumstances. ”
“Very Poor arrangement specially the bus wait was way too long ”
“Its catching breath but it was fun. I love it”
“شي جميل الله يديم الامن والأمان ويحفظ شيوخ الإمارات وكل ما ساهم في المشروع هاده”
“سعيد جدا بمشاركتي بهي الفعاليه ارجو عنل فعاليات اكتر في مدينه العين”
“Mostly well managed. Mt sincere thanks to all involved in getting the event done smoothly. Hope all the volunteers received good care after being in the sun for so long.”
“The bus wait was unbearably long”
“we were confused about point ABC, if we just had the closing and awarding ceremony at point B it could have been better. Bus are dropping at the parking, and some dropped at the ceremony location. people are everywhere and some podium winners left as they got confused and unhappy.”
“شكرا لكم مع تمنيات فصل المحترفين عن الهواه”