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Camel Races
The Camel Race is the perfect attraction for visitors to experience Ras Al Khaimah’s culture and be reminded of its history. It is an entertaining way to spend the morning and an experience tourists are not likely to forget.
Camel races are a traditional heritage activity in Ras Al Khaimah. Mainly a winter pastime, the camel races take place on the weekends at the camel racetrack, surrounded by dunes and sheltered by the thickets of Ghaf trees in Digdaga and Hamraniya. On weekdays, the racetrack is usually busy with camel trainers and colorfully clad camels trotting up and down the track, building up their stamina for the weekend races. The camel races are held early Friday mornings from 6:30 to 9:30 am from October through the winter season.
Longest Zip Lining in UAE
Ras Al Khaimah’s Jebel Jais – the highest mountain in the UAE, is home to the world’s longest zipline......a bucket list attraction for the UAE and the world. The zip line will propel the UAE’s most northern emirate into the major leagues of global
adventure tourism and cements Jebel Jais as the region’s leading
active adventure tourism destination.
Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies will travel at speeds of up to 120kph to 150kph at a height of 1,680 metres above sea level on top of Jebel Jais mountain.
The experience will see participants fitted with a special harness
for the adventure, with the longest flight itself taking approximately two to three minutes. Once completed, guests will finish the bucket list flight on a suspended landing platform where they will be transferred to a second line to complete their journey back to the ground.
Hiking
Jebel Jais, UAE’s highest mountain, offers a number of designated trails suited to all walkers – from family to more experienced hikers. It is always recommended, irrespective of experience and skill level, that visitors prepare for every precaution when looking to enjoy the hiking experience
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