Road trips are perhaps the best way to appease your craving for adventure and to get a break from monotony. And why not? A crazy road trip is all you need to refresh your soul from a busy routine and stress especially in Dubai where people come from across the world to work and be successful.
UAE, a small country though has got something to suit tastes of all these. From golden sand beaches to wonderful mountains to amazing roads, Dubai has got us covered.
When we talk of road trips, Dubai’s love for supercars comes automatically comes to the mind. While Dubai’s affection for supercars is undeniable, its roads have taken a lead to have best roads to drive on especially for those chasing the thrill of adventure.
Super Roads with Super Cars! What else does a road enthusiast want?
From traversing the Jebel al Jais through rugged terrains to discovering the snaking turns on Jebel Hafeet, there are myriad options to explore and discover.
The only problem is choosing which road trip to embark on first and of course, you need to rent a car in Dubai to dust off the map and hit the road.
To help you on your way, here is our pick of the best roads in UAE you can take around.
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Jebel al Jais, Ras Alkhaimah (RAK)
Jebel al Jais is the highest mountain in the Emirates standing at 6268 feet above the sea level and is located on UAE- Oman border. The road has got magnificent views and a rugged rocky terrain that is perfect for the drivers craving to experience thrill. The twisting and turning of the road as you climb up make your adrenalin rush like never before. This exotic mountainous road is just an hour’s drive from Dubai. You can hire an SUV in Dubai like Land Rover Range Rover to make the road trip more exhilarating.
Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain
Jebel Hafeet is the second highest mountain in UAE and famous for being one of the best driving roads in the world. This beautiful asphalt road that is carved around the mountain is 170 km away from Abu Dhabi. With 60 turns and three lanes, the road was called the greatest driving road in the world by Edmunds.com .The mountain is a famous tourist destination which is why huge rush is seen on the road on weekends. If you want to avoid the crowd, plan a trip on any day except on weekends and enjoy the greatest ride of your life.
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Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta
Hatta road is short yet thrilling road full of sharp edges, blind corners and dangerous cliffs. This road is just 10 km in length but this ride will surely dazzle you with its unexpected drama. You can reach the road by taking a left ahead of the Hatta Fort Hotel and you will witness one of the amazing driving experience. We guarantee you that! The journey will keep you hooked and you should avoid driving at a high speed as the road surface is not smooth. Besides this, you should be extra careful while driving on this road as it has got dangerous curves at some places. No road trip can match the thrill of adrenaline rush that this road has to offer.
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Kalba –Sharjah Road
Kalba Sharjah road is a straight and smooth road that is 50 km long. The drive takes you through different landscapes but the real fun begins after 50 km when you see mountains rising ahead and bend starts showing up. The road also has 1.27 km tunnel and when you come out of it you will be blown away by the scenic beauty of Fujairah. Beautiful Coastal views of Fujairah along this road make this even more drive memorable. It is going to be a long ride with treasured experience. To make this trip more enchanting rent a sports car in Dubai and witness the never before fun.
Liwa Oasis Road
Amazingly beautiful, Liwa Oasis is one of the remotest places in the United Arab Emirates. Liwa is a vast desert that is located on the edge of the great Empty Quarter desert also known as Rub al Khali. Running along this beautiful desert is Liwa Oasis Road. This less travelled road although doesn’t have mountains or thrilling turns but driving through the vast expanse of sand can be altogether a different experience. If you love driving in open areas like deserts, this is it. Plan your next trip today.
You are excited already, so are we!
So pack up your bags and make sure to charge your camera or phone fully because you’ll wind up with quite of memorable shots.