Jebel Hafeet
جبل حفيت
The UAE’s second-highest peak, with a roughly 11.7 km winding mountain road of 60 bends. From the summit you can look down on the lights of Al Ain.
Jebel Hafeet rises to about 1,240 metres and straddles the border between the UAE and Oman. The winding mountain road, built in the 1980s, is regarded as one of the world’s finest driving roads, with several viewpoints along the way. The summit car park offers sunset views and night views over Al Ain, and a hotel sits halfway up the mountain. There is no public transport, so you need to drive or take a taxi, and you should arrange a driver for the return trip. The summit is busy on weekend evenings, and the road is also a challenging route for cyclists.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wadi Adventure
- Green Mubazzarah
- Jebel Hafeet Desert Park
- Al Ain Camel Market
- Al Ain Zoo
- Al Ain Palace Museum
- Al Ain National Museum
- Al Ain Oasis