Jebel Hafeet

Jebel Hafeet

Jebel Hafeet ( _ar. جبل حفيت) (variously translated Jabal, Jabel and Jebal) is a mountain primarily in the United Arab Emirates on the outskirts of Al Ain. The mountain actually straddles part of the border with Oman. The mountain rises 1240 meters and offers an impressive view over the city, with what has been described as "the greatest driving road in the world" [cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=109278#2|title= Taming the Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road in a Mini Cooper S Convertible|work=Edmunds.com|accessmonthday=May 18 |accessyear=2006] extending to the summit. Jebel Hafeet was a well-known landmark throughout the area's history and is a contemporary tourist attraction. An extensive natural cave system winds through Jebel Hafeet.

At the foothills of Jabal Hafeet lies the Green Mubazarrah, a well developed tourist attraction. At the Green Mubazarrah, hot-water springs gush forth in little streams and form a lake. Swimming pools and jacuzzis are scattered all over the Green Mubazarrah. Jebel Hafeet is also home to a wide range of animals including bats, foxes, snakes, etc.

It is often incorrectly labelled U.A.E's highest mountain (as it is certainly the most well-known); this honor actually belongs to Jabal Yibir.

Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road

The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road extends for 7.3 mi (11.7 km) up the mountain, rising 4000 ft (1219 m). With 21 corners and three lanes (two climbing and one descending), the immaculate road was called the greatest driving road in the world by Edmunds.com. The road scales the mountain and ends at a parking lot with only a hotel and a palace belonging to the country's rulers.
Built by Strabag International Cologne,Germany
Jebel Hafeet Road is the challenge for cyclists who frequently come over to train. The Jebel Hafeet Mercure Challenge is a yearly road cycling competition taking place somewhere in January. National & international riders take part in climbing the 8% average ascent of the mighty mountain.

References

External links

* [http://www.gulfnews.com/Articles/NationNF.asp?ArticleID=158785 A natural history of the mountain published in 2005]
* [http://www.flixya.com/post/fordac/15444/Mountain_Road_in_UAE Seven Pictures of Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road]


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