Beyond Abu Dhabi
Jebel Hafit
1,249 metres
The emirate’s highest peak, 1,249 metres, with a road to the top and sunset views over the desert.
Our take
- Sunset
- White water
- Address
- Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
About Jebel Hafit
Jebel Hafit rises to 1,249 metres, Abu Dhabi’s highest peak and the UAE’s second tallest; a road climbs to the summit. At its foot, Jebel Hafit Desert Park has walking trails and 5,000-year-old tombs, and Al Ain Adventure Park has the Middle East’s first man-made white-water channels, 1,100 metres long (Visit Abu Dhabi).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Jebel Hafit before you go.
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