Wednesday, May 18, 2011

LOOKING UNTO THE SECOND HIGHEST PEAK OF ABU DHABI - JEBEL HAFEET









Jebel Hafeet, Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi's most well known mountain in the region. It is located on the Al Ain border. The height of the mountain is about 1240 meters. Jebel Hafeet road leads to a summit that offers a slendid view of the city.
The road is often described as the best driving road in the world. Tourists from all over the world visit Jebel Hafeet, Abu Dhabi. Tourists of tours to Dubai must visit this spectacular road.
The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road extends for 7.3 mi (11.7 km) up the mountain, rising 4000 ft (1219 m). With 60 corners and three lanes (two climbing and one descending). The road scales the mountain and ends at a parking lot with only a hotel and a palace belonging to the country's rulers
Jebel Hafeet Road, Abu Dhabi is a tough challenge for cyclists.

2 comments:

  1. Stunning photos! Jebel Hafeet is the second highest mountain in the UAE, next to Jabal Yibir.

    My first time here. Directed from AbuDhabiLife Tweet. I am from Al Ain. I have posted quite several photos of Jebel Hafeet here: http://www.alaincitydailyphoto.com/search/label/Jebel%20Hafeet

    Misalyn of Al Ain City Daily Photo

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  2. Hi Misalyn, thanks for the correction, nice photos you have too. Hope to come and visit al ain again soon.

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