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Jebel Jais, RAK

Jais Road, Ras al Khaimah, Ras al Khaimah

Description

Jebel Jais is a mountain in the Hajar range that straddles Oman and the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah ("RAK", in the UAE). A high point west of the peak in considered the highest peak in the UAE at 1,892m (the summit is actually at 1,934m). It regularly features as the main climb during the UAE Tour road cycling race. The Omani side is largely undeveloped, but the RAK side has well maintained asphalted road, a viewing platform and even the longest zip line in the world (2.8km)

Access & Transport

It is a 55km drive from RAK City. The mountain is accessible by road and the last 15km or so have hairpins

Instructions & Recommendations

You will need to rent a car or join a tour to get there, which we have reflected in the pricing section

Meta review

The drive up to Jebel Jais attracts mostly positive reviews with people enjoying the landscapes with its varied rock formations and wadis, the quality of the road, and the drop in temperature Vs the coastal and plain areas.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral except for the road construction and the petrol to get there.

Conclusion

Jebel Jais is easily one of the best outdoor options in the Eastern UAE and a good alternative to the beaches, shopping malls and museums. Not a must see by any means but worth the dive for residents or those who have already explored the key urban attractions in the country.

Key positive

One of the best viewpoints in the UAE

Cooler temperatures

Key negative

Significant time investment to get there

Not much to do besides enjoying the view or ziplining

Suitability

Not for anybody with motion sickness.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing

Max number of travellers:5

Min. Child age:0

Max. child age:11

Traveller #
Adult
Child
1
AED 250
AED 250
2
AED 40
AED 40
3
AED 40
AED 40
4
AED 40
AED 40
5+
AED 40
AED 40
Estimate based on car size required for half day

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