Jebel Jais — The Highest Mountain in the UAE
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Jebel Jais is the highest peak in the United Arab Emirates, located in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the northern Hajar Mountains. The mountain rises to 1,934 metres above sea level. As you drive higher, the landscape changes from urban surroundings to dramatic rocky slopes, valleys, canyons and wide mountain views. The mountain road itself is part of the experience. According to the official Jebel Jais website, visitors can reach the mountain by private car, rental car, taxi or private transport. One of the best-known attractions on Jebel Jais is the Jais Sky Tour. It is not a railway. It is a zipline tour that takes visitors above the mountain terrain and canyons between a series of platforms. The current official website describes the experience as a roughly five-kilometre zipline tour with six ziplines and a sky bridge. Speeds on individual sections can reach up to 60 km/h. You do not need to take part in an extreme activity to enjoy Jebel Jais. The mountain drive itself offers panoramic views of the Hajar Mountains, rocky valleys and surrounding landscapes. The destination also includes viewing areas and other outdoor experiences.