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Jebel Hafeet Road, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
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Jebel Hafeet Road

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi · Hafeet Street → Summit road below the Mercure turn-off

Intense6.1 mi15 min2,700 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,100 ftOne way
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The drive

Jebel Hafeet Road climbs from Hafeet Street at Mubazzarah on the edge of Al Ain up the mountain, about 10 km (6 mi) of hairpins and sweepers on smooth asphalt in about 15 minutes. The whole road is 11.7 km with 60 turns, and it has three lanes: two for climbing and one for coming down. It is the Emirates' second-highest mountain, about 1,249 m, and the road is a favorite of drivers and cyclists.

At the foot of the mountain Green Mubazzarah has hot springs of about 40 degrees C, a lake and chalets. The drive ends on the summit road below the Mercure hotel turn-off; the hotel and its car park are a spur and not part of the drive. The Abu Dhabi Tour and the UAE Tour have both finished stages on this climb, and the Jabal Hafeet Mercure Challenge runs up it each January.

Along the way

  1. Hafeet Street (Mubazzarah side)
  2. Summit road below the Mercure turn-off
Elevation
2,700 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,100 ft
Hafeet StreetSummit road below the Mercure turn-off
Curves
Twisty most of the way
Hafeet StreetSummit road below the Mercure turn-off
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • It is popular, and weekdays are quieter than weekends and evenings.
  • There is only one road down, so use a low gear or manual mode and do not ride the brakes.
  • Cyclists climb the road, especially during race events when sections close for a time.
  • Summer days are very hot; early mornings and the cooler months are more comfortable.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Abu Dhabi Mobility: Traffic Management.

Questions about this drive

How long does Jebel Hafeet Road take?

Jebel Hafeet Road from Mubazzarah to the ridge below the Mercure hotel is 10 km (6 mi) and takes about 15 minutes.

How twisty is Jebel Hafeet Road?

Very. The whole road has 60 turns on its 11.7 km, and the route's curves run for most of the way up.

What is at the top of Jebel Hafeet Road?

The road ends at a car park with the Mercure hotel and a palace belonging to the rulers.

Is it better to drive Jebel Hafeet on weekdays?

Yes. Weekdays are quieter, and the mountain draws more cars and cyclists at weekends and in the evening.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Jebel Hafeet Road, from Hafeet Street to Summit road below the Mercure turn-off