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Take a fly over the highest mountains of the Emirates at speeds of 150 kilometers per hour.
Zip-line constructed in mountainous area in the north of Ras Al Khaimah emirate is enlisted to the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest one. It is 2830 meters long.
Thrill-seekers can go down from the height of 1680 meters face-down at speeds of about 150 kilometers per hour.
Thrill-seekers can go down from the height of 1680 meters face-down at speeds of about 150 kilometers per hour.
How to do?
1. The starting point of the zip line is placed on the top of Jebel Jais - one-hour drive northeastward from Al Nakheel city.
2. Two steel wires are strained side-by-side for 3 kilometers from the top of the mountain (it accommodates a fresh set of riders every five minutes). The fly lasts 3 minutes. Only safety belts hold you over the steep. Look down if you dare - you'll witness a magnificent view of mountains and canyons.
2. Two steel wires are strained side-by-side for 3 kilometers from the top of the mountain (it accommodates a fresh set of riders every five minutes). The fly lasts 3 minutes. Only safety belts hold you over the steep. Look down if you dare - you'll witness a magnificent view of mountains and canyons.
Where to do?
Jebel JaisThe highest point of the UAE is located 25 kilometers northward from Ras Al Khaimah. The mountain is known for 2830-meter zipline - the longest in the world.
3How much?
The price of the zip-line ride is 650 dirhams.
Tips and hints
To take a zip-line ride you have to be minimum 122 cm tall; your weight has to be from 40 to 150 kilograms.
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