Book an allprovided, fully serviced overnight desert camping package. Jebel hafeet mountain to abu dhabi 5 ways to travel via. But the temperature varies in different months of the year. Hot springs of al ain and jebel hafeet mountain uae. Its the highest peak in the emirate and the second highest in the country, making it one of abu dhabis most popular natural attractions. Its this history that has made the al ain area the only site in the united arab emirates to be inscribed on unescos world heritage list. Jebel hafeet tombs discover abu dhabis culture and history. Just admire this beautiful mindblowing jebel hafeet mountain at least for one time in your life. Find all the transport options for your trip from jebel hafeet to abu dhabi right here. Immerse yourself in the history and nature at the new jebel hafit.
Feb 17, 2020 jebel hafit desert park preserves this rich history and the areas unique biodiversity. Its beautiful drive and roads are pretty good as its one off worlds most beautiful drive. Jebel hafeet to abu dhabi 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi. Hundreds of stone beehiveshaped tombs at the base of jebel hafeet mountain tell a 5,000yearold story of al ains early inhabitants approximately 5,000 years ago, in the shadow of the steeply rising, 1,160metre jebel hafeet mountain, early inhabitants of the al ain region chose its northern and eastern slopes for a series of tombs for their dead. Significant fossil discoveries have been made in the area, which are vital pieces in the jigsaw of. Settlements can be traced back as far as over 5000 years ago, and have been found around parts of abu dhabi, such as jebel hafeet near al ain and on the island of umm al nar. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecasts for climbers and mountaineers planning expeditions. One can only imagine the hard work and engineering skills needed to achieve this, which was way back in the. Hundreds of stone beehiveshaped tombs at the base of jebel hafeet mountain tell a 5,000yearold story of al ains early inhabitants. The oasis city of al ain has a dramatic setting, overlooked by the craggy mountain range of jebel hafeet. You can now book a camping spot at the base of jebel.
Occupying a ninekilometre stretch at the base of jebel hafit, visitors can enjoy the parks natural surroundings and discover unique, fascinating archaeological and historical remains of the ancient habitation of this area. Jebel hafeet, abu dhabi, united arab emirates tourist information. Places to visit in uae jebel hafeet mountain, al ain. Visit the al ain oasis the home of dates trees located in the middle of city, sheikh palace museum, jebel hafeet visit at the top of the mountain and experience the breathtaking view of the al ain city and much more. Jebel hafeet was a wellknown landmark through out the areas history and is a contemporary tourist attraction. Jebel hafeet desert park opens its rich history to the public. The tombs are singlechamber tombs and are made of local unworked or roughly cut stones. Many sources say that it is the highest mountain in the uae, but in fact the highest mountain is located on jabal yibir 1910 meters. Jebel hafeet mountain to abu dhabi 5 ways to travel. Rising above ground at 1,240 metres, jebel hafeet is abu dhabi s highest mountain uaes second highest peak and is already a popular attraction visited by many residents and visitors for its. An extensive natural cave system winds through jebel hafeet.
This is in contrast to the later umm annar burial sites on the arabian gulf coast, where hundreds of people were buried in a single tomb. There are so many places of attraction like the hili archaeological park, sheikh palaces, the alain museum, the alain oasis and the alain national museum, the camel market, green mubasara park and the jebel hafeet. Reviews of mercure grand jebel hafeet this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. Its this history that has made the al ain area the only site in the united arab emirates to be inscribed on unescos. At the top of jebel hafeet is a luxurious mercure hotel, where we had a lunch in the restaurant. For example, the area witnessed events relevant to the history of islam during the rashidun, umayyad and abbasid. Jebel hafeet tombs department of culture and tourism abu. The hidden wonders of jebel hafeet revealed uae gulf news.
Once you reach the top you see beautiful view of al ain. You are better off heading to the nearby mercure hotel which has much more choice with amazing views of al ain from its terrace cafe behind the swimming pool. The 5,000yearold jebel hafeet tombs mark the beginning of the bronze age in the uae. After bathing we went to the jebel hafeet mountain 1163 meters. Jebel hafeet is crossed by a system of caves, some of which have been explored to a depth of no more than 150 m 490 ft. Because of its location, the jebel hafeet desert park offers a wonderful combination of culture, history and adventure to whoever seeks something more than just camping in the uae. This page provides a brief about life in the area during ancient times and the major events that took place on this land that affected the sovereignty and freedom of its people. Experience the alain an oasis city which borders the country of oman. These archaeological remains include remnants of the neolithic period 8,000 years ago to 5,000yearold tombs excavated at the request of the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan, founding father of the united arab emirates, in 1959.
Discover abu dhabis culture and history abu dhabi culture. Al ain is a city in the eastern region of the emirate of abu dhabi, on the united arab emirates. An exhilarating journey through 8,000 years of emirati history another addition to al ains host of worldclass attractions has opened recently with the launch of jebel hafit desert park, where a fascinating insight into the uaes unique heritage is combined with range of thrilling outdoor activities. However, you can see jebel hafeet from many places in al ain and on a clear day. Mountain climbing weather forecasts for 2 elevations of jebel hafeet. The jebel hafeet mountains and the jebel hafit desert park are located approximately 160 km away from mainland dubai. Jebel hafit desert park advertorial department of culture. Most of the weekend planners residing in uae would have definitely visited this place. These artefacts indicate the importance of maritime trade across the arabian gulf. The jebel hafeet tombs generally contained the remains of two to five people, but could have contained more individuals. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Abu dhabis most significant settlement was those of the bani yas bedouin tribe which were located by. The area and the surrounding region was referred to as arabian peninsula.
The jebel hafeet desert park boasts of a lot of activities that allow the public step back in time and explore life in al ain and the region thousands of years ago. Rome2rio makes travelling from jebel hafeet to abu dhabi easy. The snaking ascent up jebel hafeet is wide, smooth and offers great visibility, so you can make the most of a car with bags of grunt. Stretching across 9 km at the base of jebel hafit, guests can soak in uninterrupted views, as well as discover the rich history of this ancient habitation. Ideally positioned at the foot of the jebel hafeet mountains and enveloped by lush greenery, green. At the foothills of jabal hafeet lies the green mubazarrah, a well developed tourist attraction.
Apr 08, 2016 jebel hafeet was a wellknown landmark throughout the areas history and is a tourist attraction. Jebel hafeet was a wellknown landmark throughout the areas history, and is a contemporary tourist attraction. Excavations by danish archaeologists in 1959 found evidence for ceramic vessels and copper artefacts in these tombs. Hafeet published by the emirates natural history group, abu dhabi hornby et al. The jebel hafit desert park location is convenient for anyone living in abu dhabi or even dubai. Jebel hafeet al ain 2020 all you need to know before you go. A new book on al ains jebel hafeet mountain reveals some of the most impressive and colourful caves ever discovered in the uae. Located south of the al ain city border shared with oman, a high way has been constructed in 1986 to reach this place. Jebel hafeet al ain 2020 all you need to know before. 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. The mountain actually straddles part of the border with oman.
The mighty hafeet is the 2nd highest peak in the uae. You can now book a stay at the base of jebel hafeet mountain in abu. Jebel hafeet, abu dhabi, united arab emirates tourist. In fact, the unesco recognized jebel hafit as part of the world heritage site of al ain in 2011. An extensive natural cave system winds through jabal hafeet. Al ain city tour with lunch at jebel hafeet arabian. Rising 1,240 metres, jebel hafit is the emirates highest peak, and uaes second. Sitting near the summit of jebel hafeet the views are sublime. The earliest evidence we have for this are the fossils discovered in abu dhabi at jebel hafeet. Here, the public will get to see historic remains dating back to the neolithic period and bronze age tombs as old as 5,000 years old. You can now camp inside a bubble tent amidst the stunning. We started in the camel market, saw the mezyad fort, took a s. Over 500 ancient burial tombs dating back 5,000 years have been found in the jebel hafeet foothills. The mountain rises 1249 meters and offers an impressive view over the ci.
Dec 15, 2018 the average jebel hafeet temperature is 27. Immerse yourself in the history and nature of jebel hafit at the newly constructed jebel hafit desert park. The mountain rises 1249 meters and offers an impressive view over the city. The park enables visitors to experience this dynamic landscape up close and to understand how it has. Jebel hafeet or mountain hafeet is a mustnotmiss attraction in al ain. There are 5 ways to get from jebel hafeet mountain to abu dhabi by bus, taxi or car. Jebel hafeet, a natural history, sponsored by abu dhabi company for.
It is around 1250m high and the drive up the majestic rocky mountain on its winding roads is certainly worth a trip. The pool is very good and there is direct access to refreshments. Jebel hafeet desert park opens its rich history to the public by sawpcvzrt 3 months ago 3 months ago people will now get to experience al ains unique charm with the opening of a new park stationed at the foot of the citys highest peak, jebel hafeet. It is a fully barren rocky mountain at an elevation of 1,249 m it is a feat to see how roads have been carved to the mountain. Significant fossil discoveries have been made in the area, which are vital pieces in the jigsaw of the citys ancient history. This is also an excellent destination for tourists interested in the. For example, jebel akhdar and jebel shams both in neighboring oman are much better. In another contrast to umm annar, limited numbers of pottery vessels were generally. Al ains historic site has so much to offer attractions, things to do, sponsored abu dhabis highest mountain, jebel hafit, has so. Jebel hafit desert park, at the foot of jebel hafit mountain, al ain, prices for a camping site start from dhs100, tent prices start from dhs500, tel. As for the stay options, you can pick from a host of options. Jebel hafeet is a mountain primarily in the united arab emirates on the outskirts of al ain in the emirate of abu dhabi. Just outside the city of al ain, straddling the border of the united arab emirates and oman, jebel hafeet rises 4,068 feet 1,240 meters above the desert landscape. May 07, 2020 join us as we continue our united arab emirates tour.
Jebel hafeet al ain 2020 what to know before you go with. Jebel hafeet al ain day trip our adventures in the. Jebel hafeet tombs department of culture and tourism abu dhabi. On a clear night, the road can be seen from all of al ain. Traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. Jebel hafeet al ain 2020 what to know before you go. Historically, al ain has been settled since at least 3000 bc, and the museum here does a good job of tracing that long history. These archaeological remains include remnants of the neolithic. Jebel hafeet mountain is a 26 km long and 45 km wide extending from north to south. The room was perfectly adequate though the balcony is a tad small. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. This towering rocky height, which stands guard over al ain and borders. It could take you around 1 hour 50 minutes to cover the distance via the dubai. Jebel hafeet al ain 2020 all you need to know before you.
Its a pretty and ordered town that is easy to get around and is popular with visiting families for its zoo and many relaxing public parks. The views, once you reach the top of the sandstone mountain, are well worth. Immerse yourself in the history and nature of jebel hafit at the newly. Jebel hafeet desert park is now open to the public in abu dhabi.
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