Driving

10.7km of smooth, fully paved mountain road climbing from Al Ain to the summit of Jebel Hafeet, 60 corners from tight hairpins to fast sweepers, three lanes (two up, one down), and a 771m elevation gain to a viewpoint over the desert.

Frequently cited among the world's best driving roads, sweeping up 60 corners to a 1,240m peak above Al Ain.

Immaculately banked hairpin climb up the UAE's highest peak, ending near the world's longest zipline.

Fast desert-to-mountain run through the Hajar foothills to the Hatta enclave and its dam reservoir.

Long arrow-straight desert road bordering the Al Marmoom reserve, a favourite for early-morning weekend drives.

East-coast route hugging the Gulf of Oman with cliffs dropping to turquoise water near the Kalba tunnel.

Empty high-speed desert highway leading to the Rub al Khali dunes and the Moreeb Dune hill climb.

Opened 2009 on Yas Island, home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the world's largest permanent sports-venue lighting installation, letting races run into the desert night. Track surface uses graywacke aggregate shipped from England for its grip.

A 5.39km FIA Grade 1 circuit in Dubai Motor City, opened 2004, home of the Dubai 24 Hour endurance race since 2006, with a separate 1.2km Kartdrome across the boulevard for karting.

Floodlit FIA Grade 1 venue that hosts the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and offers public driving experiences.

FIA-sanctioned multi-configuration circuit in Motor City running club races, track days and single-seater schools.