Situated primarily in the United Arab Emirates on the outskirts of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is rising 4,000 ft (1,219 m). With three lanes (two climbing and one descending), the road is called the greatest driving road in the world. The road scales the mountain and ends at a parking lot with only a hotel and a palace belonging to the country's rulers. Part of the climax of the Bollywood film RACE was shot on the Jabel Hafeet mountain.
The road was built by Strabag International of Cologne, Germany.
Jebel Hafeet Road is the challenge for cyclists who frequently come over to train. The Jebel Hafeet Mercure Challenge is an annual road cycling competition taking place somewhere in January. National and international riders take part in climbing the 8% average ascent of the mountain.
On top of the mountain, there is a radar station and a Hotel.
