We went to Jebel Jais for hiking during our stay in Ras Al Khaimah. There are 2 points, where you can start your hike. If you start to hike up the mountain, there is small fee to be paid. In order to go up and to hike down, it is required to have the reservation for zip-line or restaurant as there was a barrier in order to go up. We arranged the taxi to go to the very up, where restaurant is and we hiked down from there. The start of the hiking trail is not very clearly marked and it took us a bit of time to undrestand where it starts :) Also the trail itself is rather narrow and with a lot of stones there, so you need to pay attention where you are going, but definitely the view was absolutely worth it! The mountains are majestic, with various formations, on the other side you can see the sea. It was rather windy at times, so was a good idea to have something to cover your ears. Overall experience is highly recommended.

We booked a day trip to the Jebel Jais of Ras-al-Khaimah at the hotel and were not disappointed. It takes some time to get to the beginning of the Hajar Mountains by car, the roads are well developed. This slowly winds up along the karstic mountain range in well-developed curves. You can always rest in parking lots, sometimes there are smaller catering containers, but are mostly closed. You see great and different rock formations, dried-up wadis, now and then a house We stopped again and again at one of the many park coves to enjoy the wonderful views of the limestone cliffs of the Hajar Mountains. At the top parking lot, around 1500m is then end with the further drive, a barrier blocks the access, you can then only continue on the pass road if you have a reservation in the restaurant higher up. If you then have some adrenaline left, you can ride/fly the supposedly longest zipline on several stages, even a summer toboggan run – if it is open – you should definitely check beforehand everything that was open, with us most was closed – was a Tuesday. Truly a unique experience to enjoy the mountains of the Hajar Mountains. If this review has been helpful to you, please activate the "Helpful Button"!

Jebel Jais is a place you must visit in UAE. I was staying an hour away and hired a private driver through the hotel to take me here. We stopped at the viewing deck which is only a few AED to access and has a car park. I went during Ramadan so it was quiet. At one point I had the whole viewing deck to myself, making it a unique and peaceful experience, giving time to soak up the views. There’s even a small playground with swings, a slide, and climbing frames at the top. I can imagine it being really busy and a different experience during busy season. I came in March, sunshine keeps you fairly warm, worth having a sweater to hand too.

The road trip to Jabal Jais is amazing, with beautiful stop points and camping spots along the way. We were there for a day trip but an overnight camping trip is the thing to do. The deck park is a very nice place to spend time at and you can go for a short hike as well. It's the must to do road journey in UAE, scenic, serene and full of discovery. At all points amenities are well placed like washrooms etc.

It was very good and amazing place to hang out. Me and my wife enjoyed the whole night and morning at the Jabel Jais. It was very cold though. Recommend to wear good warm clothes. We went around 11 PM at night, did barbeque and spent night at tent. And there was the most awaited Sunrise timing. It was unforgettable.