UAE, Dubai
Desert straights give way to rocky Hajar gorges and dam lake curves.
Length
130 km
In miles
80.8 mi
Driving time
3 hr 15 min
Atlas rating
8.7 / 10
The run
Dubai to Hatta, following the E44. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Flash floods in the wadis after rain
Nearby
51 km away
Khor Fakkan Road
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Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road
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Jebel Jais Road
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Ovit Pass
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Uzungol Road
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D915 Derebasi Bends
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