Middle East · Mountain
Ras Al Khaimah
Mountains, hiking and the region's longest zipline, away from the crowds.
- Place
- Ras Al Khaimah · United Arab Emirates · AE
- World region
- Middle East
- Type
- Mountain
- ID
- DST-0117
Why go
Mountains, hiking and the region's longest zipline, away from the crowds.
RAK offers the UAE's only real mountain terrain and is far quieter than Dubai. It suits travellers wanting outdoors rather than malls.
Signature experiences
- Jebel Jais zipline and viewing deck
- Mountain hiking trails
- Desert and mangrove kayaking
Interest tags
mountainsadventurehikingbeachdesert
Good for
Adventure travellersFamiliesRepeat UAE visitors
Pairs well with
Best months
Nov-Mar
Avoid months
Jun-Sep (extreme heat)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
RKT · Ras Al Khaimah
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Low
Country ISO
AE
