Ras Al Khaima: Jebel Jais Zipline World's Longest & Transfer

The World's Longest Zipline Starts Here — 2.83 Kilometers Over Desert

You arrive at the platform, get suited up with full safety gear, and launch into a 2.83-kilometer flight over Jebel Jais mountain at speeds over 120 km/h. The package includes hotel pickup, all equipment, a safety briefing, bottled water, and a video of your flight. You're back in the city by afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Arrive at Jebel Jais mountain
• Receive instructions and equipment
• Strap into horizontal harness
• Zipline over desert peaks and ravines
• Reach speeds up to 74 mph

The Experience

You're strapped into a horizontal harness on a mountain platform 1,350 meters up. The desert spreads below you in every direction — rust-colored ridges, empty valleys, the kind of view that makes you understand why you drove out here. The Jebel Jais zipline in Ras Al Khaima is 2.83 kilometers long, which means you're about to spend the next few minutes traveling faster than you've ever moved while suspended from a cable. The speeds hit 120 kilometers an hour, sometimes more. Your guide checks your gear one last time, and then you're off.

The whole thing moves fast. You get picked up from your Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah hotel, driven out to the mountain, and walked through a safety briefing that's thorough without being scary. The equipment — helmet, harness, the works — is included, and they film the whole flight so you have proof it actually happened. The Adventure Center at the base has washrooms and water, which matters because adrenaline dehydrates you faster than you'd think. Most people book a morning or afternoon slot and are back in the city by evening, which is why this works as a day trip from Dubai.

What makes this different from other ziplines isn't just the length or the speed. It's the landscape. You're not zipping over a canyon or a forest — you're flying over the Hajar Mountains with nothing but air and rock beneath you. The ride itself takes maybe three to four minutes, but the view lasts longer in your head. The video they give you at the end is worth having; you'll want to show people.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah.
• all safety equipment including helmet and harness.
• access to the Adventure Center and launching platform.
• the 2.83-kilometer zipline flight at speeds over 120 km/h.
• bottled water.
• a video recording of your flight.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arabian Destination Tourism Dubai

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a single, high-adrenaline experience without arranging transport to the mountain or worrying about safety gear — the pickup and full equipment package mean you show up and fly.

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Top questions

How fast does the zipline go?

Speeds reach over 120 kilometers per hour (74 mph), with the cable stretching 2.83 kilometers across the mountain.

What's included in the booking?

Safety gear (helmet and harness), the zipline flight, bottled water, access to the Adventure Center, a video of your flight, and private hotel transfer from Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah.

How long does the whole experience take?

The flight itself lasts a few minutes, but plan on 3–4 hours total including pickup, briefing, gearing up, and the ride.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. You'll be climbing stairs to the platform and need to be comfortable in a harness.

Can children do the zipline?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Age and weight restrictions apply; check with the operator for specific requirements for older children.

Is the video included?

Yes, a video of your flight is included in the package.

What if the weather is bad?

Operations depend on weather conditions. High winds can cause closures; the operator will reschedule or refund if the flight cannot run safely.

Can I book a specific time slot?

Yes, you choose your preferred time slot when booking, with morning and afternoon options available.