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Adventures in Ras Al Khaimah

Real mountains at Jebel Jais (1934m), the Al Wadi Desert Reserve, and Al Marjan beaches — RAK is the UAE's most scenic emirate.

RAK is the UAE's most scenic adventure emirate

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has something no other UAE emirate offers — real mountains. Jebel Jais rises to 1934 m, home to the world's longest zipline and the coolest air in the country (snow occasionally falls at the summit). Combined with the Al Wadi Desert Reserve and the beaches of Al Marjan Island, RAK is the UAE's most scenic adventure zone. You get dunes, mountains, beach and wildlife in a 40 km radius.

We run dune buggy, quad biking, desert safari, mountain tours and camel rides with convenient pickup from every RAK hotel. From AED 299.

Three RAK adventure zones

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Jebel Jais

The UAE's highest mountain (1934 m). World's longest zipline, cooler climate, sunset views.

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Al Wadi Desert Reserve

40 sq km reserve with oryx, gazelle, wildlife photography, luxury eco-camping.

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Al Marjan Island

Beach-side start point for desert tours; home to the UAE's first casino (2027).

Adventures available

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Dune Buggy

Can-Am Maverick on Al Wadi reserve sand. From AED 499.

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Quad Biking

Yamaha Raptor on the Al Wadi loop. From AED 299.

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Desert Safari

Evening safari at Al Wadi, including Arabian oryx sighting. From AED 399.

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Jebel Jais tour

Half-day mountain tour with the zipline platform view. From AED 450.

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Jebel Jais Flight

World's longest zipline (2.83 km) — tickets from AED 650 (through partner operator).

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Camel Ride

Al Wadi reserve camel ride with oryx sighting. From AED 275.

Frequently asked

How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Dubai?+

About 75 minutes by road to the RAK city. Al Marjan Island and Al Wadi are ~75–90 minutes from Dubai Marina. Jebel Jais is another 45 minutes east.

Is there snow on Jebel Jais?+

Rarely — it has snowed only a handful of times in the last 20 years at the summit. But the temperature is consistently 10°C cooler than the coast, which is a big appeal in summer.

Can I see oryx on the Al Wadi safari?+

Yes — the Al Wadi Desert Reserve has a protected oryx herd plus Arabian gazelle. Sightings are almost guaranteed on the evening safari.

Do you pick up from RAK hotels?+

Yes — convenient pickup from every RAK hotel including Al Hamra, Al Marjan, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton and RAK city hotels.

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