From the Liwa Oasis dunes to Jebel Hafeet winding roads — pack your bags and let's map out the best drives the UAE has to offer.
Abu Dhabi is home to some of the Arabian Peninsula's most captivating highways. From smooth coastal boulevards to dramatic mountain switchbacks, exploring the UAE by road gives you complete freedom.
1. The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Highway
Rising 1,249 meters above sea level in Al Ain, the Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road is internationally recognized as one of the world's greatest driving roads. With 60 turns across 11.7 kilometers of immaculate tarmac, renting an SUV or performance sedan makes this climb unforgettable.
2. The Liwa Oasis & Empty Quarter Route
For desert enthusiasts, driving south into the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) toward Liwa offers majestic red sand dunes. We recommend a full-size 4x4 like the Nissan Patrol V8 or Toyota Land Cruiser for maximum comfort and dune presence.
"Driving through the dunes toward Qasr Al Sarab at sunset is an experience every UAE resident and visitor must feel at least once."
— Silver Arrow Fleet Specialist
3. Yas Island & Saadiyat Expressway
If you prefer sleek coastal views, highway E12 connects Abu Dhabi's cultural district on Saadiyat Island to the adrenaline hub of Yas Island. Ideal for a luxury convertible or executive sedan.