really beautiful place - mountains and sea
everywhere is sun
On the way from Al Ain we stopped at the mountain - Jebel hafit. 1163 meters. They have a version that the sea used to be on this place - during the construction of the mountain road, many fossilised shells were found, etc. The road to the top is decent. What surprised you is at the very top of the palace of the ruler of the UAE and the hotel Mercure. It is impossible to stay there for a long time. The sun is mercilessly simple. Driving past the mountains, you can call in, but you shouldn’t go specifically.
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30.04.2020
Jebel Hafeet
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Mountain peak
Rising 1,240 metres, Jebel Hafit is the emirate’s highest peak, and UAE’s second. This towering rocky height, which stands guard over Al Ain and borders Oman, is forged out of craggy limestone that has been weathered over millions of years. Significant fossil discoveries have been made in the area, which are vital pieces in the jigsaw of the city’s ancient history.
Over 500 ancient burial tombs dating back 5,000 years have been found in the Jebel Hafeet foothills.
You can drive or, if you have the stamina, cycle to the top via a winding highway, which edmunds.com (the automotive information online source) describes as “among the world’s greatest driving roads.†Once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with magnificent views over Al Ain, where you can take a break at the Mercure Jebel Hafeet hotel near the Jebel’s peak.
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