Ras Al Khaimah: Mountains, Mangroves & the UAE's Highest Peak

The UAE's northernmost emirate pairs the country's highest mountain with island beaches and centuries of pearl-diving heritage — an easy day trip from Dubai with Arabian Funtours.

~110 km From Dubai
~1.5 Hrs Drive Time
1,934 m Highest Peak (Jebel Jais)
World's Longest Zipline
Ras Al Khaimah: Mountains, Mangroves & the UAE's Highest Peak
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About Ras Al Khaimah

The UAE's Mountain & Coast Emirate

Ras Al Khaimah is crowned by Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest mountain at 1,934 metres, reached by a spectacular winding mountain road. At the summit you'll find Jais Flight — the world's longest zipline — alongside the Jais Sledder toboggan run, viewing decks and hiking trails with sweeping views across the Hajar Mountains to the coast.

Beyond the mountains, the emirate tells an older story: the hilltop Dhayah Fort, the pearl-diving heritage of the Al Rams fishing district, kayaking through coastal mangroves, resort beaches on man-made Al Marjan Island, and quiet Hajar wadis that make Ras Al Khaimah feel like the Arabia of a generation ago.

  • Jebel Jais & Jais Flight Zipline
  • Dhayah Fort
  • Al Marjan Island
  • Al Rams Pearl Heritage
  • Mangrove Kayaking
  • Hajar Wadis
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Top Attractions

What to See in Ras Al Khaimah

The highlights that make Ras Al Khaimah worth the trip.

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Jebel Jais

The UAE's highest mountain at 1,934 m, with a dramatic summit road, viewing decks and cool mountain air.

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Jais Flight & Jais Sledder

Home to the world's longest zipline plus a mountain toboggan run, hiking trails and adventure park activities.

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Dhayah Fort

A hilltop 19th-century fort with panoramic views — the site of the last stand against the British expedition of 1819.

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Al Marjan Island

A man-made island archipelago with resort beaches, promenades and calm swimming spots for families.

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Al Rams Pearl Heritage

A historic fishing and pearl-diving district keeping alive the maritime traditions that built the old coast.

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Mangroves & Hajar Wadis

Kayak through quiet coastal mangroves, then head inland to rocky wadis and date-palm villages in the foothills.

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FAQs

Ras Al Khaimah Travel Questions

Everything travellers ask us before visiting Ras Al Khaimah.

October to April brings the most comfortable weather, and the Jebel Jais summit is noticeably cooler than the coast — bring a light jacket even in winter.

The Jebel Jais mountain road is open to all vehicles and free to drive. Jais Flight and other summit attractions are ticketed separately and should be booked in advance — contact Arabian Funtours and we will help plan your mountain day.

About 110 km, roughly 1.5 hours by road from central Dubai — an easy full-day or half-day trip with hotel pickup.

Yes — Al Marjan Island has calm, shallow beaches that suit families, and most resorts there offer kids' clubs, water sports and promenade dining.
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Trade the city for the UAE's highest peak, island beaches and old coastal heritage — Ras Al Khaimah is a day trip you won't forget.

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