Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road (Al Ain)

United Arab Emirates / Abu Dhabi / al-Ayn / Al Ain
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The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considered one of the greatest driving roads in the world. Stretching for 7.3 miles and climbing nearly 4,000 feet, it boasts 60 corners and a surface so smooth that it would flatter a racetrack.

The road is cut into the Jebel Hafeet mountain, the highest peak in the United Arab Emirates. The mountain spans the border with Oman and lies about 90 minutes' drive southeast of the thriving city of Dubai. It is also used in cycling competitions, as its 8% grade is quite challenging for human-powered vehicles as well.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jebel_Hafeet
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Coordinates:   24°5'37"N   55°45'50"E
This article was last modified 16 years ago