Best Road in the world? In U.A.E.?

[J D]

Yes, according to Fifth Gear, found on Jalopnik (http://jalopnik.com/tag/best-driving-road/?id=5156939), the Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road with its banked 60 or so turns on pristine blacktop is a hell of a drive apparently.

So is anyone else thinking of asking that kid in UAE to make a video driving up and down the touted road with his Marauder? Make sure to warn him of the perils of trying to drive and record at the same time, as his fellow countrymen have already the left scars of misjudged corners.

[rayjay]

Yes, according to Fifth Gear, found on Jalopnik (http://jalopnik.com/tag/best-driving-road/?id=5156939), the Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road with its banked 60 or so turns on pristine blacktop is a hell of a drive apparently.

to warn him of the perils of trying to drive and record at the same time, as his fellow countrymen have already the left scars of misjudged corners.

Probably from dodging, never mind...

[UncleLar]

Well,it's not the Dragon's Tail but it looks interesting,and there's probably not a cop car anywhere on the whole road.
Try Google Earth, enter Jebek Haffet,Al Ain,United Arab Emirates.
They've got some nice satellite views and a lot of pictures too.

[TAKEDOWN]

oo00... That looks fun!

[CBT]

"A beautiful view of the desert below". Trust me, there are no beautiful views of anything over there. Whole area is hot as hell and smells like buttcake.

[Paul T. Casey]

Try Deals Gap, Kancamangus Highway, or CA 78 from Brawley to San Diego to name a few.

[TAKEDOWN]

Well,it's not the Dragon's Tail but it looks interesting,and there's probably not a cop car anywhere on the whole road.
Try Google Earth, enter Jebek Haffet,Al Ain,United Arab Emirates.
They've got some nice satellite views and a lot of pictures too.

Uncle Lar, is dodging potholes in Chicago count as the dragon tail?

[offroadkarter]

LOL YEAH RIGHT!

Davos to Stelvio, in italy, is WAY cooler.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l4/TThriller/TT-Alpine-2008/TTOC-Alpine_stelvio-1-1280.jpg
http://www.thewrongwaydown.org/800px-Stelvio.jpg

[CBT]

Now THAT is a beautiful view. And the smell is probably 100% better.

[Haggis]

"A beautiful view of the desert below". Trust me, there are no beautiful views of anything over there. Whole area is hot as hell and smells like buttcake.

I didn't know Dom lived in the U.A.E.

[JohnPPD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUF-N8BsBmU&feature=related

[MyTMerc]

I've been to the U.A.E. several times. I'm inclined to agree with CBT. Most of my time was spent in the dirt suk. Didn't see many paved roads.

[UncleLar]

Uncle Lar, is dodging potholes in Chicago count as the dragon tail?
I'm sure you know as well as I do that Chicago doesn't repair the potholes,they just keep moving them to keep us from memorizing their locations,lol.
They are a great incentive to keep your reflexes sharp and improve the handling and braking of your car!

[MyTMerc]

The most challenging roads I've driven were in Sicily. The mountain roads are narrow and treacherous. But so was the Alpha Romeo I was driving.

Driving on the highways and city steets was worse. The biggest vehicle has the right of way... no matter which direction you are heading down that one way street.

[jerrym3]

I recommend the Mt Washington Auto Road, New Hampshire (toll).

I did it a few years ago in my 03 TBird with the top down. (I've done it three other times in sedans, but the top down experience was the best.)

1st, 2nd and 3rd gears all the way up and down. Some spots are sure to get your blood pressure up. There's just about enough room for two cars to pass each other. (Some very wide vehicles, like big Hummers are not allowed.)

Road turns gravel near the top, and there's nothing between you and a long, steep drop; no rocks, guard rails, nothing.

No sight obstructions (you're way above the treeline), and, on a clear day, the view is amazing.

Kancamangus Highway is also in the same area, but is much more civilized.

You can do both on the same day.