It’s time to add something to your bucket list, because the World’s Longest Zipline has just opened in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah ; only 2 hours north of Dubai! The World’s most trusted zipline company from Puerto Rico - Toro Verde is now open in UAE and adventure enthusiasts from all around the world are now flocking towards the highest peak in UAE for a hefty dose of adrenaline. We now don’t have to make our way to Puerto Rico to experience “The Monster”, the other site operated by Toro Verde who held the World Record for the Longest Zipline up until the Jebel Jais Zipline opened in Februrary 2018.
Before you set off to the rocky terrain to experience the Jebel Jais Flight, here’s all you need to know about the Toro Verde Ras Al Khaimah set up. We have attempted to answer all the questions that maybe floating in your minds - the tickets, price, what to expect and all that you’ll need for a unforgettable experience.
Jebel Jais Zipline in a nutshell
Jebel Jais Zipline - Things to know
| 📍 Location: | Ras Al Khaimah |
| ⏰ Suggested Duration: | 30 minutes |
| ☀️ Best Time to Visit: | November to February |
| 🎟️ Jebel Jais Zipline Tickets: | AED 330 |
Jebel Jais Zipline Opening Hours
Wed to Sun, and all public holidays: 9:30am to 4pm
Jebel Jais Zipline Address
Toroverde Adventure Park Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai
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What Is The Jebel Jais Via Ferrata?
A Via Ferrata is a guided route along the mountain, most commonly found on the Alps and certain other locations with high altitudes. Jebel Jais is the highest mountain in the UAE, and has a modern Via Ferrata that includes a steel cable that runs along the route and is fixed to the rock at regular intervals (every 1 to 10 metres or 3.3 to 32.8 feet). With the help of the Via Ferrata kit, you can secure themselves to the cable and climb to the top. In addition to the cable, carved steps, pegs, iron rungs (stemples), zip lines and ladders are often provided. With professional, certified instructors to help you along, scramble along the 1 kilometer-long route on Jebel Jais Via Ferrata with 3 thrilling zip lines to help get you across.
The Via Ferrata experience involves a combination of walking, scrambling/climbing, and zip lining around a purpose-built course.
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Booking your Jebel Jais Zipline tickets is fairly simple. All you have to do is click on the Tickets button below, choose a date for your Jebel Jais Flight, make your purchase and have your Jebel Jais Zipline Tickets sent to you in a jiffy!
Jebel Jais Flight Deconstructed - The Zipline Experience
Want a sneak peak of what exactly the Jebel Jais Zipline entails? Here's what you want expect.
Adventure jitters
Once you make your way up the Jebel Jais Mountain after 15kms of serpentine curves, park your car and make your way to the Welcome Center via the shuttles provided. There are plenty of sign boards to guide you, hence do not worry about losing your way. Make sure you reach atleast 30 minutes prior to your flight time so that there is ample time to prep and guide you through the nuances.
Gearing Up
After completing the registration, you will taken to a transparent platform which is about 1680 meters from the ground (326 stories high above sea level). Here you'll meet the team who will equip you with all the necessary top class safety gears and run you through the process. Toro Verde is known for their commitment to safety. They go the extra mile to ensure that enthusiasts feel safe and comfortable at all points.
Falcon like Flight
After the prepping and gearing, you're all set to fly. Get into a superhero position with your face-down and launch yourself from the transparent platform. You will plummet at a speed of 120 to 150 km/hr with the blue sky glistening above you and the rocky brown terrain gushing beneath you. If you've ever dreamt of flying like a bird, this is as close a human can get to feeling like a bird. The organisers call it a falcon flight because of the speed, however this depends on your weight. If you're light, you will propel ahead faster and hence zip ahead faster. Feel royal like a Falcon and fly like one.
Round Two
After the first burst of 2.83kms, you will land on a platform suspended mid air, about 58m from sea level. Spend some time clicking pictures around here, because there is nothing more Instagram worthy than these views from this suspended platform. After clicking pictures galore, plummet down once again and soar through your last few minutes of the Jebel Jais Flight.
Things to Know Before Going For a Jebel Jais Flight
- To participate for the Jebel Jais Flight, no prior experience is required. All you need is guts and the thrill for it!
- If you're traveling from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah, you can use the luxury shuttle that will drop you from Dubai Airport to Hotel Tulip in RAK. The shuttle costs AED 30 per pax with facilities like free wifi and free water bottles on board. From Hotel Tulip in RAK, you can easily arrange for a vehicle to Jebel Jais.
- Athletic clothing is recommended. Skirts, sarees and other loose bottoms or shirts are not suited. Shorts are not recommended as you may feel cold as the air up in the mountains is quite chilly. Make sure your clothes are conducive to withstand the rough terrain. Most importantly, you must be comfortable in them after the gears are strapped on.
- Sturdy Trainers or Sports Shoes are recommended as you have to trek short distances on rocky terrains.
- Sunscreen and Sunglasses are recommended as the UAE sun can be quite harsh
- Though mobiles are not allowed, Go Pros are allowed. Don't forget to bring yours and strap it onto your helmet.
- Make sure to inform the authorities if you have any medical condition that you think will make your participation risky. Regardless, a quick medical evaluation will be done on-site and should you be considered unfit, the authorities reserve the right to refuse participation.
- You will be photographed and filmed throughout the activity. This is for safety purpose only.
- You will have a certified guide with you throughout the tour
- All necessary safety equipments will be provided by the organisers - Toro Verde
- Free parking and Free Transportation is provided through the park area
Ice Skating Rink at the Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park
There's more to do here! To keep your kids thrilled while you get ziplining, why not let them ice skate 1300 meters above sea level! This skating rink is the highest in UAE by virtue of being located on the country's tallest mountain. You can join them as well and take in stunning views of the nearby Hajar mountains and the Arabian Gulf as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
Jebel Jais Skating Rink Timings
The Jebel Jais Skating Rink is open from Wednesday to Sunday with 30-minute time slots available from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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FAQs: Longest Jebel Jais Zipline In UAE
The Jebel Jais Flight lets thrill-seekers go at speeds of up to 150km/h (93mph) along a 2.8km (1.7-mile) cable weighing more than six tonnes. The line starts at the top of Jebel Jais mountain, 1,680m above sea level, in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah.
Opened in early 2018, the current title-holder of the world's longest zip line is Jebel Jais Flight in the UAE. It was created in collaboration with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Toroverde, the same company that created El Monstruo in Puerto Rico.
At 7,234 feet long, this Puerto Rico zip line was deemed the world's longest by the Guinness World Records, only to be beaten by Jebel Jais Flight in the U.A.E. in 2018. In 2016, Guinness World Records officially named Toro Verde Adventure Park in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, as home to the world's longest zip line.
RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) - The world's longest zipline will open in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, propelling thrill-seekers at speeds of up to 150 kilometers an hour down the Middle East country's highest mountain peak.
Jais Flight is the longest zipline in the world at 2,83km. Soar across jagged mountain peaks and swoop through deep ravines at hair-raising speeds of up to 150 kmph.
