Jebel Jais - How to hike to the highest public point in the United Arab Emirates

The Sports Explorer's guide to hiking Jebel Jais, with a surprising twist at the summit, incredible mountain views and the best tips. Read more below:

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VIDEO INFO:
With this Jebel Jais hike in the UAE, you’ll be the highest member of the public in the country and almost twice the height of the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa.

1. Reach the highest public point in the UAE on foot
2. Amazing photo opportunities all around
3. Suitable for standard forms of fitness and kids (with a bit of help)
4. AED5 per person to park at Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park - the starting point which is situated on the Jebel Jais mountain road about 2km from the end of the public road. You can't miss it!
5. It takes about 2 hours to drive form Dubai.
6. The hike starts with a steep climb, before the first rest point at the Viewing Deck Park summit where there is a huge UAE flag. From there, it's fairly straightforward undulating paths until another steep climb to the summit.
7. The hike is not a loop so you will come down the same way you went up.
8. UAE’s highest public point is not actually the highest point in the country... find out more details when I summit in the video!
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Directions to Jebel Jais:
1. From Dubai, head north on the 311
2. Turn off to the right at junction 126 towards 'E611, Al Rams, Dubai' which is shortly before the 311 bears left as it enters Ras Al Khaimah city.
3. Continue straight along the road through to the 611.
4. Head north on the 611 towards Oman.
5. Around 15-20 minute further, turn right, signposted ‘Jebel Jais’.
6. Follow the mountain road and Jebel Jais signposts up the mountain road to the Viewing Deck Park.
*Navigation apps will be able to guide you to Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park .
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Jebel Jais hike requirements:
1. A good pair of hiking boots are recommended but suitable trainers are okay.
2. Plenty of water – I recommend around 3 litres, especially in the hotter months.
3. A towel – to keep dry from perspiration.
4. A backpack with supplies such as food and snacks.
5. A charged mobile phone.
6. Sunscreen and a hat.
7. Suitable clothing for the season you are hiking. Jebel Jais temperatures tend to be 10 degrees cooler at sea level.
8. First Aid kit.
9. Average hiking time - 4 hours
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Covid-19 advice:
1. A mask is mandatory when within the Viewing Deck Park and also social distancing is in place around all public areas.
2. On the hike, be mindful of bumping into other hikers so have your mask at hand.
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