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What to do and see in United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates: The Best Mountains
Nomadic tribal heritage and modern society co-exist in the UAE, a federation of seven emirates at the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. Look beyond the desert that consumes four-fifths of its area and you'll find UAE capital Abu Dhabi, an oil-rich city of skyscrapers, parks and malls, and Dubai, with its split personality of luxury resorts and covered marketplaces, upscale boutiques and local artisans. For a break from urban sprawl, journey over rolling red sand dunes into the Hatta Mountains, where the 200-year-old Sharia Mosque sits amid 30 restored buildings of sandalwood and mud.
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1. Wadi Shi
2. Jebel Hafeet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,669 reviews
Reviewed By RunningRick76 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
I’ve camped and hiked into Jebel Hafit many times and truly enjoy the mountain. It’s the only mountain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and one of the highest in the country. The 12 km road has over 60 turns, very well maintained and has many areas to park which also have playgrounds. There is a lookout and restaurant at the very top along with the palace and the 4 star hotel The Mercure is about 3 kilometers from the top. The Mercure Hotel is a great place to spend the night with a great restaurant next to the pool called the Eden Rock with amazing views. At the base of the northern tip is the Green Mubazarah and oasis type green grassy areas with hot spring for both men and women (currently closed due to COVID-19. From the springs I’ve hike into the interior of the mountain following trekking signs and white dots to find my way. Fossils and quartz seams can be found if paying attention. From the east side I’ve stayed at the Jebel Hafit Desert Park at the “bubble tent” camping grounds. From there the desert park has well marked trails that run the length of the mountain, from Oman to the south to the oasis in the north. We have hiked into the mountain from the camping grounds and found large seashell fossils all over the place. We once spotted a large Arabian fox running up the mountain, it was quite the sight! I look forward to returning time and time again!
3. Jebel Jais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 980 reviews
Reviewed By auzmaq - Birmingham, United Kingdom
The most stunning mountain range in UAE! Visitors can cycle up, go for a hike or the more adventurous can attempt the Jabel Jais Flight which is the worlds longest zipline over the mountains! We did and it was EPIC!
4. Jabal Yibir
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By aju_96568 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is one of the best; if not the best mountain drive in UAE. Very steep climb and narrow hairpins!!! Dangerous but Adventurous. Won’t recommend to drive along with family though. Once you reached top of the mountain you are blessed with astonishing sceneries. Every angle will give you a perfect picture even for amateurs. You can see Dubai skyline along with setting sun and the marvelous Burj Khalifa at one view point. Amazing !!! You are definitely gonna like this place. There is a military check post on the way to top. They will check each passenger IDs and mulkiya. Checks vehicle as well. Make sure not to carry anything banned. Roads are damaged at the sides due to water from heavy rains. So if you are going post a rainfall be extremely careful as roads are narrow and a steep climb with hairpins. To reach there take exit 119 from SMBZR.
