Mountain of Smoke, Summit in Bahrain, Middle East

Mountain of Smoke is a limestone hill in Bahrain's Southern Governorate, in the Al-Sakhir area. At 134 metres above sea level it is the country's highest point. Its summit is pale tan and grey rubble with rougher outcrops, sloping into a small hollow before a darker fractured face; a hazy plain lies below.

Archaeological findings near the mountain include Stone Age flint tools that reveal human presence in the region thousands of years ago. These discoveries indicate that the area was occupied during prehistoric times.

The name Jabal al-Dukhan, "Mountain of Smoke", comes from the haze that often surrounds the hill on humid days, which looks like smoke hanging in the air. The limestone hill rises 134 metres and gives wide views over Bahrain island and the plain below.

The climb starts from the rocky ground around the hill and leads over loose rubble and cracked stone to the 134-metre top, so sturdy footwear helps. There are no marked trails or facilities; bring your own water and food. The caves near the mountain are of undetermined type, so keep a safe distance from their entrances.

The name comes from the haze that often surrounds the hill on humid days, which makes it look as if smoke hangs in the air. The Arabic name is Jabal al-Dukhan, and the same image of smoke is kept in the English name.