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    Jebel Jais

    United Arab Emirates

    Jebel Jais

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    Jebel Jais is the highest mountain massif in the Emirates, located in the Hajar Mountains in the Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, bordering Oman.

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    Jebel Jais is the highest mountain massif in the Emirates, located in the Hajar Mountains in the Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, bordering Oman. A roughly 36-kilometer road leads up to viewing platforms, hiking trails, and the Jais Flight zipline, which, at 2.83 kilometers, is listed in the Guinness Book as the world's longest. At the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler than on the coast.

    Sights in Jebel Jais

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    Jais Sky Tour
    Attraction

    1Jais Sky Tour

    The zipline tour connects six ziplines, totaling about 5 kilometers in length, over gorges of the Hajar Mountains. Platforms and a suspension bridge are located between them at 1,250 meters altitude. The average speed is about 60 km/h, the tour lasts around two hours and must be booked.
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    Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park
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    2Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park

    The panoramic park sits at approximately 1,250 meters high on the Bergstraße and has seven viewing platforms with telescopes, from which you look over valleys, villages, and on clear days, to the Gulf. Per the official site, if not booking an attraction, you need a day ticket for 10 Dirham (as of October 2026). You can grab coffee and snacks at Puro Express and the Muse Café.
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    Jais Flight

    3Jais Flight

    Opened in February 2018, the Jebel Jais Zipline was certified by Guinness World Records as the longest in the world. Spanning approximately 2.83 kilometers, you launch from around 1,680 meters high, reaching speeds of 120 to 150 km/h depending on your weight and the weather. A stop at a free-floating platform at 1,280 meters is included.
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    Restaurants in Jebel Jais

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    1484 by Puro

    The restaurant at Jebel Jais Welcome Center, named for its 1,484m altitude, is considered the highest in the Emirates. Serving international cuisine, its outdoor terrace overlooks the mountains.
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    Red Rock BBQ

    Grill restaurant at Jebel Jais, reopened in February 2026 with a full menu after the mountain's closure.
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    Eating on the mountain

    Jebel Jais has only a few dining spots, all within the attractions area.

    1484 by Puro

    The restaurant sits at 1,484 metres and is considered the highest in the Emirates. It serves seasonal international cuisine and has a terrace; you need to show a reservation on arrival.

    Red Rock BBQ

    Grill restaurant on the slopes of Jebel Jais, cooking local ingredients over an open fire. It reopened with its full menu in February 2026. Booking is recommended.

    A break at the Viewing Deck Park

    At the Viewing Deck Park, at around 1,250 metres, Puro Express and Muse Café serve coffee and light snacks.

    Mountain, Climate and Activities

    A Summit on the BorderThe Ras al-Khaimah tourism authority states the height of Jebel Jais as 1,934 meters. The actual summit, however, lies on the Omani side of the border; the highest point within the Emirates reaches approximately 1,892 meters. The final stretch of the road to the summit area is closed to public traffic.ClimateTemperatures on the mountain are around 10 degrees lower than at sea level; minus 5 degrees have already been recorded in winter. Take a warm jacket with you, even during the winter half-year. After heavy rain, the road can be closed: Following record rainfall in December 2025, attractions only gradually reopened from January 31, 2026.Zipline, Sledder, and HikingJais Flight: 2.83-kilometer zipline, opened 2018. Starts at approx. 1,680 meters, 120-150 km/h depending on weight/weather.Jais Sledder: 1,840-meter summer toboggan run, recently temporarily closed according to tourism authority (as of June 2026).Hiking: Ras al-Khaimah has the longest hiking trail network in the Emirates, over 90 kilometers, including the 40-kilometer Jebel Jais Rim Trail.

    Arrival

    By CarFrom Dubai, drive via the E311 or E611 to Ras al-Khaimah, taking approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to reach the mountain. Within the emirate, signs will guide you to Jebel Jais. The mountain road is fully asphalted, featuring wide curves and lay-bys. You can only refuel before the ascent.Tickets and OrganisationWithout a booking for the Zipline, Toboggan Run, or restaurant, you need a ticket for the Viewing Deck Park (according to the official website, 10 Dirham per person per day, as of October 2026).Jais Flight and Jais Sky Tour operate on fixed time slots and must be booked in advance.Before your trip, it's advisable to check official channels, as parts of the mountain may be temporarily closed after storms.

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    Nearby

    Ras al-Khaimah

    Ras al-Khaimah

    Ras al-Khaimah is the capital of the eponymous emirate on the Gulf coast in the north of the UAE. An inlet divides it into the Old Town in the west and Al Nakheel in the east, with mangroves growing along its banks. The National Museum, located in the historic fort, Dhayah Fort, and the abandoned pearl fishing village of Al Jazirat al-Hamra tell the story of the Qawasim; to its west lie the hotels of Al Hamra and Al Marjan Island.
    Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah

    Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah

    The Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah is located in the north of the United Arab Emirates and stretches from 68 kilometres of coastline on the Persian Gulf up into the Hajar Mountains with Jebel Jais. According to the tourism authority, its eponymous capital can be reached from Dubai Airport in about 45 minutes by car; during rush hour, it takes longer. Mangroves, old fortresses, an abandoned pearl fishing village, and beach resorts on Al Marjan Island lie close together here.

    Al Bidiya and Dibba are located on the northern east coast in the Emirate of Fujairah, between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. In Al Bidiya, about 40 kilometres north of Fujairah city, stands the oldest preserved mosque in the Emirates, further north are Al Aqah beach with the snorkelling island Snoopy Island and the city of Dibba Al Fujairah. From Dibba, dhow trips depart into the fjords of the Omani Musandam Peninsula.

    Umm al-Qaiwain is the capital of the least populated emirate and lies on the Persian Gulf between Ajman and Ras al-Khaimah. The compact old town lies on a peninsula; at its entrance stands Fort Al Ali with the National Museum. Beyond it opens the Khor al-Beidah lagoon with mangroves you can explore by kayak, and Siniya Island.
    Khor Fakkan

    Khor Fakkan

    Khor Fakkan, an exclave of Sharjah Emirate on the Gulf of Oman, facing the Hajar Mountains and surrounded by Fujairah. Home to around 43,000, the city boasts the region's only natural deep-water port and is known for its white sandy beaches. Waterfall, amphitheater, the expanded Al-Rafisah Dam and the Al Suhub viewpoint make it an east coast excursion destination.

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