United Arab Emirates Regional Guide

Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (1,934m) — Best in Oct–Apr (10°C Cooler on Jebel Jais) · Gateway: Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT, 60 min north of DXB)

Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (1,934m) (رأس الخيمة وجبل جيس) is famed for Jebel Jais (UAE's Highest Peak, 1,934m), Jais Flight World's Longest Zipline, Suwaidi Pearl Farm (Al Rams) & Dhayah Mud-Brick Fort. Signature regional specialties include Chami Cheese, Mountain Honey Bread (Khameer) & Persian Gulf Grilled Prawns. Primary transit hub: Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT, 60 min north of DXB).

Regional Highlights

  • Jebel Jais (UAE's Highest Peak
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  • 934m)
  • Jais Flight World's Longest Zipline
  • Suwaidi Pearl Farm (Al Rams)
  • Dhayah Mud-Brick Fort

Getting Around Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (1,934m)

Connected via Dubai Metro (Red & Green Lines), RTA Intercity E100/E101 Buses & Zayed Airport Express and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Dubai RTA Nol Card.