Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jebel Hafeet
This jagged 1240m-high limestone mountain rears out of the plain south of Al Ain. From
its base, a 12km-long paved road corkscrews to the top, past evocatively eroded forma-
tions and shrubs eking out a living between the rocks. There are several pullouts for
picture-taking before the road culminates at a huge parking lot with a snack bar. Enjoy the
cool air while taking in the sublime vistas of the oasis city hemmed in by the ochre sands.
On your way back, stop for a cold drink or a meal at the
Mercure Grand Hotel
(
03-783 8888;
www.mercure.com
; r Dh400; )
.
The road up Jebel Hafeet starts about 16km south of central Al Ain via Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Awwal St (122nd St); follow the brown signs.
