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Mountain tourism in the UAE .. entertainment, adventure and relaxation

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The mountainous regions in the UAE constitute one of the most important centers of tourist attractions, in light of the official attention they receive, which has contributed to enhancing the level of services and infrastructure in them for the benefit of their local communities and visitors.

The mountains in the Emirates vary, each with its own shape and attractive terrain that attracts lovers of visiting mountain tourist places, who want to enjoy the beauty of the nature of the Emirates and climb the tops of its mountains to see nature from the top, walk in its paths and learn about the types of stones and the fungal creatures in them.

Mountain tourism has turned into a mainstay of the many and varied options that the UAE offers to its visitors and residents who are looking for an opportunity to relax, unwind, practice thrill and adventure sports with family or friends, explore hiking trails, test mountain biking experiences, and go on a horseback tour.

Most of the mountains in the UAE are part of the Al Hajar Mountains, a mountain chain that occupies the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, and the largest part of it is located in the eastern and northern regions of the Emirates and is distributed between the emirates of Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and the Hatta region, which belongs to the Emirate of Dubai. The height of the highest point in the mountains of the Emirates is 2000 meters, and among the most famous mountains in the Emirates:

Jebel Jais

Jebel Jais is not only the highest mountain in the Emirates, but it is also one of the most attractive natural attractions for tourists from inside and outside the country. For viewing, it provides an ideal view of the most beautiful landscapes in Ras Al Khaimah, as its elevated position allows visitors to view the scenic valleys.

Hafeet Mountain

Jebel Hafeet is the highest point in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and overlooks the horizon in the city of Al Ain. Its height reaches about 1250 meters. It is famous for its fun activities and unforgettable adventures. There are many world-class tourist facilities, springs and parks on the mountain and around its slopes.

The mountain is an ideal place for lovers of adventure-filled fun. It is also considered an archaeological treasure and an open museum of human heritage due to the spread of archaeological areas, caves and fossils dating back thousands of years, of marine and amphibious creatures. Jebel Hafeet was the first site included by UNESCO in its World Heritage List in the UAE in 2011. .

Hatta Mountains

The mountains of Hatta are among the most famous parts of the Al Hajar mountain range in the country, as this place offers a large number of entertaining activities for various family members.

One of the most prominent activities that can be done in the Hatta Mountains is to go to the Hatta Dam, which is one of the most beautiful and largest dams in the Emirates, which visitors from Dubai and Sharjah frequent for a fun weekend, as it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural areas in the Emirates. Hatta is ideal for water sports;

Like water biking and kayaking.

Mount Faya

Jabal Al Faya is a limestone mountain located in the Emirate of Sharjah, famous for its rugged terrain.

Excavations began in it between 2003 and 2010 by a group of archaeologists, then a series of excavations were conducted between 2009 and 2013, followed by environmental and geological excavation studies of the site, where a set of Iron, Bronze, Neolithic and Paleolithic age tools were found. .

There are many luxury tourist facilities in the mountain and its surroundings, such as the resorts of “Misk Al Faya” and “Nozol Al Qamar”, and the proximity of their locations to the desert allows a unique experience that combines mountain tourism and desert tourism.

Bee Garden in Hatta

Visitors to the mountains cannot but notice the great place that honey occupies on the tables of the local people. Visiting the people of the region in their homes will certainly include a delicious meal of local bread known as “Al-Saffa”, which is served with cheese, honey, dates and coffee. Bees are a natural partner for the mountain people in preserving The environment and ensuring the sustainability and renewal of the vegetation cover, and an essential source of food and folk medicine.

And the Bee Garden in Hatta, the first park of its kind in the Middle East. The park was established in the Hatta area of ​​Dubai, with an area of ​​about 16,000 square meters, with the support of the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development.

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