Tours and activities

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

United Arab Emirates Ras Al Khaimah

Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Photo: Bin Al Stroker, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The UAE's highest mountain, about 1,900 m, with a winding road to viewpoints, and the world's longest zipline. It's cooler than the coast.


Ras Al Khaimah also has the Dhayah Fort and quiet beaches. It's about an hour from Dubai.

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