Jebel Hafeet Tour in Al Ain
The Roof of Al Ain — Where Desert Meets the Sky
Tour Overview
We offer one of the most sought-after day experiences in the UAE — a fully private guided Jebel Hafeet Al Ain tour departing daily from Dubai. Rising dramatically from the flat desert plains, Jebel Hafeet mountain Al Ain is the second-highest peak in the UAE and stands 1,249 metres above sea level. This extraordinary place is a must for first-time visitors and seasoned travellers alike, offering a rare combination of natural grandeur, ancient history, and world-class scenic driving.
The Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain places this mountain just outside the UNESCO-listed city of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi Emirate, in an area that straddles the UAE–Oman border. From Dubai, the journey to this place takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours via the E66 Al Ain Road — a comfortable desert highway drive that ends at one of the finest mountain roads in the entire Middle East. Visitors begin the 11.7 km winding ascent and immediately understand why this place draws travellers from across the region.
Our tour begins with a hotel pickup from Dubai in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle. Our professional English-speaking guide accompanies your group throughout the day, sharing the geological, cultural, and archaeological history of this iconic mountain. We cover everything from the 5,000-year-old Bronze Age tombs — home to some of the oldest human settlements ever discovered in the Gulf area — to the luxury Mercure Hotel perched at 1,100 metres, where visitors enjoy some of the most astonishing panoramic views in the UAE.
Our full-day experience also offers a guided walk through the Al Ain Oasis — a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to over 147,000 date palms and one of the world’s most remarkable falaj irrigation systems. Before returning to Dubai, visitors have free time to explore Al Ain city, browse the local souk area, and discover why this place holds such deep significance in UAE history and culture.
Tour Highlights
Day Itinerary
What We Offer
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from Dubai
- Private air-conditioned vehicle (1–4 pax)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Summit drive & all viewpoint stops
- Al Ain Oasis guided walk
- Bronze Age Tombs guided visit
- Basic travel insurance
- Bottled water during travel
- All transport fuel & parking in the area
- Lunch & personal meals
- Personal shopping expenses
- Al Ain Wildlife Park (optional add-on)
- Al Ain Palace Museum (optional)
- Tips & gratuities (appreciated)
- Drinks at Mercure Hotel area
Visitor Information
Essential Tips for Visitors
Jebel Hafeet Al Ain Location
The Jebel Hafeet location is at the southern edge of Al Ain city, within the Abu Dhabi Emirate area. From Dubai, the place is approximately 160 km away. GPS coordinates: 24.05700349919149, 55.77796076991094.
The Jebel Hafeet Al Ain location straddles the border between the UAE and Oman but is administered by Abu Dhabi Emirate. The surrounding area is home to one of the world’s most remarkable ancient tomb sites, rare desert wildlife including the Arabian tahr and Blanford’s fox, and natural hot springs at the mountain base. Visitors travelling from Dubai find that this place offers an entirely different natural and historical experience to anything available in the city. We at White Sky Travel consider the Jebel Hafeet mountain Al Ain tour one of the most historically and visually rewarding day trips we offer.
