Discover Ras al-Khaimah 2026

At 2.83 kilometers, the Jebel Jais Flight ranks among the longest ziplines in the world, accelerating riders in a lying position to over 150 kilometers per hour across the rugged mountain landscape of the Hajar Mountains.

At 1,934 meters, the UAE's tallest mountain offers significantly cooler temperatures than the coast thanks to its elevation and can be explored via a winding mountain road as well as numerous hiking and climbing trails.

Far from Dubai's large tourist crowds, the northernmost emirate preserves vast, largely undeveloped sand dunes and Bedouin camps, offering a more authentic desert experience through desert safaris and overnight stays under the starry sky.

The historic 16th-century Dhayah Fort perches on a hill and offers a sweeping view over oases and mountain villages, providing insight into the emirate's pre-oil-era history.

Ras al-Khaimah Airport is served from several international destinations. Alternatively, the emirate is reachable from Dubai by car in about an hour.

At 2.83 kilometers, the Jebel Jais Flight ranks among the longest ziplines in the world, accelerating riders in a lying position to over 150 kilometers per hour across the rugged mountain landscape of the Hajar Mountains.

At 1,934 meters, the UAE's tallest mountain offers significantly cooler temperatures than the coast thanks to its elevation and can be explored via a winding mountain road as well as numerous hiking and climbing trails.

Far from Dubai's large tourist crowds, the northernmost emirate preserves vast, largely undeveloped sand dunes and Bedouin camps, offering a more authentic desert experience through desert safaris and overnight stays under the starry sky.