Jebel Hafeet - Al Ain 5.8

Jabal Ḥafeet is a mountain located primarily in the environs of Al Ain, which itself is in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Part of the mountain straddles the border with Oman, while the summit is located wholly within United Arab Emirates.GeographyOrographyJebel Hafeet is about long and wide, extending from north to south. The range is asymmetric and in the eastern part is much steeper (25 to 40 degrees) than the west side.The mountain rises and offers an impressive view over the city. Jebel Hafeet is a well-known landmark throughout the area's history and is a contemporary tourist attraction. An extensive natural cave system winds through Jabal Hafeet.It is often incorrectly labelled the UAE's highest mountain (as it is certainly the most well-known); this honor actually belongs to Jabal Jais, a mountain in Ras Al Khaimah and is the UAE's highest point in Al Ain. Roadworks to reach the peak are now complete.GeologyThe mountain is composed of many distortions of individual layers of rock rich in fossils of plankton, while at the foot of the mountain it is possible to find various marine fossils (such as coral or crabs).Jebel Hafeet is crossed by a system of caves, some of which have been explored to a depth of no more than. In the caves there are well-preserved stalagmites and stalactites. Access to the caves is partly natural, while in other parts of the city of Al Ain the entrance is blocked.