Hike, splash and drive in Al Ain
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.
Highlights
1 day
Car
45 KMs
Jebel Hafit
Highlights
1 day
Car
45 KMs
Jebel Hafit
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Day 1 highlights
Number of stops
3
Transport
Car
Total Distance
45 KMs
Duration
11 Hrs
Stop 1
Jebel Hafit, Al Ain
Recommended Time: 3 hours
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. 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 over Al Ain and the borders of Oman, this craggy limestone behemoth 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 Al Ain Hotel for a meal.
Wadi Adventure
Stop 2
Ain Al Fayda Resort, Jebel Hafit, Al Ain
Recommended Time: 4 hours
Wadi Adventure is a fantastic family-friendly adventure park that sits at the base of the majestic and history-rich Jebel Hafit mountain, Abu Dhabi’s tallest peak, about an hour and a half away from the city in Al Ain.
Home to the Middle East’s first man-made white water rafting channels, measuring 1,100 metres in length and perfect for rafting and kayaking, Wadi Adventure also has a surfing wall, wakeboarding facilities, swimming pool and splash pool. Action fans will love the park’s exhilarating aerial adventure course that includes an 18-obstacle, two-level airpark, 1,200-metre long zip line, vertical climb line and 14-metre high giant swing.
This venue is also a great option for team building and corporate events, with the Summit Events Centre providing a versatile space for meetings and even birthday parties. Sports professionals from around the world regularly visit the park, which also provides training programmes and complete packages including accommodation and airport transfers.
Day entry costs AED 65 for adults (above 1.2 metres tall), and AED 45 for children.
Al Ain Raceway at Al Ain Sportplex
Stop 3
Kattam Al Shaklah Street, Al Ain
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Aside from motorsports, cricket, soccer, paintball and other fun, family-friendly activities, the Al Ain Sportplex is home to the 1.6km Al Ain Raceway, Arabia’s largest go-karting track.
Host to major international events, including the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, the biggest annual event on the global karting calendar, this fully floodlit circuit features three distinctive configurations, providing an exhilarating challenge for drivers of all abilities. Open to the public, speed lovers can hone their skills in top-of-the-line Intrepid branded rental karts.
A fantastic venue for team building and other corporate events, exclusive use of the circuit needs to be booked in advance.
Jebel Hafit
Jebel Hafit, Al Ain
Recommended Time: 3 hours
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. 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 over Al Ain and the borders of Oman, this craggy limestone behemoth 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 Al Ain Hotel for a meal.
