Gareth Leggett – On-Road in the UAE – 2005

One of the first road guides to the UAE, published in 2005 and now hard to find.

It describes unusual on-road (as opposed to off-road) car trips around the country, across different emirates and “taking advantage of the UAE’s good and ever expanding road network.”

Softback, published in 2005 by Zodiac Publishing.

“You will see that the UAE provides far more than just great shopping. On-road in the UAE is the Emirates’ only on-road guide. Gareth’s unique approach to directions will release your spirit of adventure. These routes reveal the true UAE: a fascinating spectacle of dunes, forts, wadis, historic sites, oases and mountains. 17 easy-to-follow routes; 5 feeder routes.”