Top 10 Activities in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah is well known as the adventure Emirate in the UAE. Its rocky mountains, desert landscape, stunning coastline, and hidden wadis are perfect for adventurous activities and unique outdoor experiences.

Based in the Hajr Mountains, Ras Al Khaimah experiences slightly cooler temperatures than Dubai and Abu Dhabi, making some incredible outdoor activities comfortable to experience throughout the cooler months.

Think of the longest zipline in the world, desert safaris, adventure islands, and so much more. Ras Al Khaimah is the UAE’s underdog, ready to explore.

With this in mind, we’ve created a list of the top 10 activities in Ras Al Khaimah to inspire your trip to the Emirate of Adventure.

1. Jebel Jais Adventure Park

Jebel Jais is the highest peak of the Hajr Mountains and the UAE. The mountain is home to some of the most popular activities in Ras Al Khaimah, most notably the world’s longest zipline.

It is known as Jais Flight and soars across jagged mountains at up to 150 km an hour! It’s an insane experience, especially for thrill seekers, and it is one of the must-do activities in Ras Al Khaimah.

There are many other experiences if zipping across mountains is not for you!

Another popular activity is the Jais Sledder.

Similar to an alpine mountain coaster, the only difference is that the Jais Sledder zooms around the rocky Hajr Mountains. This activity holds another world record as the longest sled in the world.

If you have adventurous kids, the Jais Rope Course might be an excellent family-friendly activity in Ras Al Khaimah.

For a more relaxed experience, explore the observation deck or have coffee at the highest cafe in the country, 1484 By Puro!

2. Bear Grylls Explorers Camp

Continuing with the adventure theme, it does not get more adventurous than Bear Grylls Explorers Camp set in Jebel Jais.

The camp is ideal for anyone looking to improve their survival skills, especially if they enjoy Bear Grylls techniques.

Learn how to build a fire, navigate challenging terrain, use self-rescue techniques, and make a shelter, to name a few skills included in the course. 

The camp is suitable for families with children 8+. Accommodation and meals are provided as part of the experience.

The simple cabins are comfortable and allow campers to enjoy the great outdoors. When it comes to food, think rustic camp dinners!

3. Dhayah Fort

Ras Al Khaimah has a lot of history, and Dhayah Fort dates back to the 16th century. 

It is currently on a list of tentative UNESCO World Heritage sites.