For a full day of adventure, journey to the imposing Jebel Hafit mountain, Abu Dhabi’s tallest peak about an hour and 30 minutes from the city in Al Ain, for a hike.
Then, make a splash at Wadi Adventure, home to the region’s first man-made white-water rafting channels. There’s also kayaking, a surfing wall, wakeboarding, a swimming pool, splash pool and aerial adventure course, including a 200-metre-long zip line and four-metre-high giant swing.
Later, rev things up at the Al Ain Raceway, an impressive motorsports venue with a 1.6km go-karting track, which is Arabia’s largest.
Jebel Hafit
For incredible sunrise and sunset photos, as well as majestic views of Abu Dhabi’s lush garden city of Al Ain head to the top of Jebel Hafit mountain (also known as Jebel Hafeet). Rising to a height of 1,249 metres, this skyline-dominating peak is Abu Dhabi’s highest, and the UAE’s second tallest. Reach the summit of this rocky mountain by car, motorbike or, if you have the stamina, bicycle.
Standing guard on the borders of Oman, this Al Ain mountain has been weathered over millennia, with significant fossil discoveries made in the area being vital pieces in the jigsaw that makes up the city’s ancient history.
Once described by edmunds.com (the automotive information online source) as being “among the world’s greatest driving roads”, once you’ve reached the top and soaked up the breathtaking views, you can head over to the nearby Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet hotel for a meal.
