Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb. It does not require mountaineering experience. It does not require exceptional fitness. It requires the ability to walk uphill for six to eight hours per day across eight consecutive days.

Living in the UAE gives you a lot of advantages in life. A year-round tan. Tax-free income. Bottomless brunch. What it does not give you is any meaningful preparation for climbing Africa's highest mountain. No altitude. No cold. No hills worth mentioning. If you are a UAE resident thinking about Kilimanjaro, this guide is written specifically for you.