Ras Al Khaimah from Dubai 2026: mountains, the longest zipline and beaches

The short version

Ras Al Khaimah, or RAK, is the northernmost emirate, just over an hour from Dubai. Here are the country's main mountains, Jebel Jais, with the world's longest zipline, calm beaches and old forts. It is a great day trip or overnight, especially for an active break. The mountains are cooler, and the best season is October to April.

How to get there

• By rental car, the road is good, about an hour to an hour and a half. Rental details are in the .
• By an organised tour from Dubai, we with and activities.

Jebel Jais, the highlights

• Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline, around 2.83 km, up to 150 km/h.
• Jais Sky Tour, a series of shorter ziplines for a gentler option.
• Jais Sledder, a mountain toboggan ride.
• The Viewing Deck Park and the restaurant 1484 by Puro, the highest in the UAE.
• Bear Grylls Explorers Camp, a camp with rope courses and camping.

Not only the mountains

• Beaches and resorts on Al Marjan Island (where a casino resort is being built, opening in 2027).
• The Dhayah Fort and the ghost town of Jazirah Al Hamra.
• The Suwaidi Pearls pearl farm and desert camps.

Prices, a guide

• The Jais Flight zipline: 400–650 AED
• A day tour from Dubai: from 300–500 AED per person
• A rental car plus fuel: 250–400 AED a day

Tip: the zipline has weight and height limits and slots sell out, so book ahead. The mountains are cool in the evening, bring a sweater even in summer.

Other around the emirates are in the . Send your dates and group and we will arrange a Ras Al Khaimah trip for you, for a day or with an overnight in the mountains or by the sea.