Jebel Hafeet

Where it is & how to get there

• By car: From Al Ain, the Jebel Hafeet road climbs about 12 km with around 60 bends; allow 20–30 minutes.
• From Abu Dhabi or Dubai: About 1h45 to the summit.
• Hot springs: Green Mubazzarah park and hot springs sit at the foot of the mountain.

The story of Jebel Hafeet

Jebel Hafeet rises on the border with Oman to the south of Al Ain, reaching over 1,200 metres. Bronze Age tombs, around 5,000 years old, dot its lower slopes and are part of the UNESCO-listed Cultural Sites of Al Ain.

Its winding road, often called one of the world's great driving roads, leads to viewpoints and a summit car park with views over Al Ain, the oasis and the desert stretching into Oman.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• It is cooler at the top.
• Drive carefully and use low gears coming down.
• Visit the Green Mubazzarah hot springs at the foot for a family picnic.

What's around Jebel Hafeet

• Green MubazzarahPark with natural hot springs at the base.
• Hafeet tombsBronze Age beehive tombs on the lower slopes.
• Al Ain OasisPalm oasis in the city.
• Al Ain ZooWildlife park on the way.

Questions travellers ask