Made an impulsive visit to
Jebel Hafeet &
Green Mubazzarah in
Al Ain.
Why impulsive? We is referred to myself and Mr. Rafi. Tag Team from
Fujairah~!
Well it was an unplanned trip and spontaneous which was kick off just by a phone call. As usual we will be heading down to Dubai to visit the shopping or even just to have Burger King. As in
Fujairah the best we can have is Pizza Hut and
KFC. Its our weekly treat to ourselves for fast food.
We started our journey from
Fujairah at 4pm. We were equip with a
Garmin 255W GPS loaded with Middle East Map 2010 updates. With full faith we trusted the GPS to bring us to Al-
Ain to meet up with our friend; Mr. Bob. We did not even have a map of
UAE. So in GPS we trust~!
Our GPS brought us to the border of
Kalba - Oman which happen to be the nearest route to Al-
Ain as Al-
Ain is located on the border of Oman -
UAE. Ha ha ha~! Guess what we did not bring our passport so we have to make a U-turn and head for another road which is less travelled by the
Emiratis and our first time~!
We head to the
Sharjah -
Kalba Highway. The road was like spiral going up the hill. It took us like an hour or so before we get to see any civilisations. Deserts on both the roads as well as camels.
After travelling about 400 over
kms and spend nearly 4 hours and we arrive at
Jebel Hafeet at 8pm.
This is what I have photographed.
On the way to Jebel Hafeet.
Trying to get a good shot but then due to the fog. This is the best i can take. Its summer and the air is very humid therefore visibility is short.
Top of Jebel Hafeet
View from the top of Jebel Hafeet
A nicely planned city in the desert from the top of Jebel Hafeet
My Impulsive Travel Mate. Mr. Rafi
The Impulsive Travel Person. Myself~!
The Restaurant "Top of Hafeet Mountain"
View of Al-Ain at a lower altitude
Block by the rocks view of the city
The highway from the top
Road head up to the top of Jebel Hafeet
Road heading down to from the top
Its a superb view from the top to see how a desert city can be so colourful from a top of the mountain.
All this development was built in just in 10 years time. Before this is was a plain field desert.
From the foot hill of Jebel Hafeet.
Its a park called Green Mubazzarah
Trying to perfect my starburst. Notice the lights like sparkles?
Starburst effect~!
More Starburst~!
Where is the star burst effect? I wonder why?
There is pool which is fill from the Wadi's water.
He he he Starburst at the pool~!
The other side of the park.
Mr. Stewart. Travel mate from Dubai.
Overall, its was a fun trip and very impulsive. Travel back to Dubai and overnight at Bob's. Total 649 km was done in a single day which made us arrive in Dubai at 0148.
Looking forward for the next trip on 27th May 2010 which I will be going to Muscat and
Musandam, Oman~!
