Here is the most important information about Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain city, one of the most important tourist attractions in the Emirates, Al Ain city ranks fourth in the list of the largest cities in the country in terms of area, with an area of approximately 13 square kilometers, which is located in a border region between the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirates, which is Mainly belonging to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
And about tourism in the city of Al Ain, it is one of the best tourist destinations in the state, because of its natural features that are very beautiful and called the city of gardens, and if you are a fan of mountain climbing and adventures, then the Arab travelers recommend to you one of the best mountains that are recommended to visit, where we show you the most important Information about him.
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Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain City
The most important information about Jebel Hafeet
- Jebel Hafeet is located in the south of Al Ain city, specifically in the middle of the border region between the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirates, and has a height of about 1240 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
- Jebel Hafeet is very popular with tourists, and it is among the natural landmarks that Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was interested in developing in order to attract more tourists.
- The mountain consists of limestone rocks that have been exposed to millions of years of various climatic factors, and recently more than 500 archaeological tombs dating back more than 5,000 years have been discovered, in addition to the discovery of many fossil monuments in the vicinity of the mountain.
- The hot climate prevails for most of the day, but at night time the climate tends to be very cold, as the mountain witnesses a significant decrease in temperatures that reach 4 degrees Celsius, and the mountain area is characterized by a rarity in it.
Givet Mountain features
- One of the characteristics of this mountain is that it is surrounded by a lot of Ghaf trees, which reach a length of 16 meters, and depend on their cultivation for ground water.
- The Hafeet Mountain contains many caves, the most prominent of which is the Cave of the Cave of Hafit Palace, which has a depth of about 96 meters, besides it includes many corridors and openings that reach an area of 450 meters.
- The mountain region includes rare species of animals such as red foxes, wild cats and black hedgehogs, as well as birds such as the Moroccan falcon, Egyptian vultures and the Ghassouk falcon, in addition to many types of migratory birds.
- The mountain’s features are not limited to this point, as it also includes a restaurant that offers you the best foods and drinks, in addition to the “Mercure Grand” resort, which makes you have a very panoramic view, through which you can see the most important landmarks of the city, as well as a dedicated area for children’s games .
- There are many figs and olive trees growing on the mountain, as well as it includes more than 80 different types of fruit trees.
- This place is the ideal destination for those wishing to get the most comfort and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city, as the mountain is characterized by calm, as well as its cool air, as this region is the least polluted areas in the city.
- With the car, you can reach the top of the mountain where the breathtaking nature surrounding it, which dates back thousands of years and still preserves its natural characteristics, will dazzle you.