Jebel Hafeet (Al Ain)

From the Green Mubazzarah, it takes about twenty minutes to climb the 13 kilometers of mountain on a beautiful three-lane winding road. By stopping at the intermediate observation platforms, you will probably take a total of 30 minutes, so calculate your time well to arrive before sunset.

At the top of the mountain, it is possible to observe the city of Al Ain and the territories of Oman. On the mountain have also been discovered archaeological remains related to those of Hili.

At the end of the road, it is the summit with a parking lot and a merchant with ice cream and cold drinks. The place is frequented on weekends: to be in the first rank is better not to arrive at the last moment.

To watch the sunset calm, you may prefer to stop at the Grand Mercure Jebel Hafeet hotel, located close to the summit. Its panoramic observation deck and Eden Rock Terasse café-restaurant are privileged places to stay away from crowds.

The slope is steep to climb to Jebel Hafeet. If you come by taxi, it is possible that the driver does not want to put the meter and offers a fixed price for the round trip with a waiting time at the top (outside the Mercure hotel, it will be difficult to find a taxi to go down). When going back down the mountain, consider using the engine brake of your vehicle (switch to manual mode if you have an automatic transmission) to avoid overheating the brakes.

In winter (December to March) it can be cool at the top, provide a sweater and a good jacket.

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