Jebel Jais
جبل جيس
The Hajar Mountains, where the UAE's highest peak sits, are home to Jebel Jais (جبل جيس). A winding road leads to a viewing platform at about 1,900 m, where the sunsets and cloud views are spectacular.
The summit of Jebel Jais is about 1,934 m above sea level, and its highest point actually lies in Oman. The roughly 30 km mountain road is one of the UAE's most scenic drives, with several viewpoints along the way. Near the end there is a viewing-platform park, restaurants and the well-known 1484 restaurant. The mountain also has a Bear Grylls Adventure Camp, via ferrata climbing routes and several hiking trails. The drive from Ras Al Khaimah city takes about 50 minutes. Traffic up the mountain is heavy on winter weekends. When driving down in the evening, watch for the sharp bends and wild goats.
Opening hours
All day (observation deck approx. 09:00 until sunset)
Nearby sights
- Jais Sledder
- Jais Flight
- Dhayah Fort
- Suwaidi Pearls
- Shimal Archaeological Site & Sheba's Palace
- Al Qawasim Corniche
- National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
- Al Falayah Fort