Jais Sledder Jebel Jais | a thrilling roller coaster on the UAE’s highest peak that nature adventurers will love
An open-air roller coaster located at UAE’s highest mountain? It is insane but one of the coolest and scariest experiences I’ve ever had! In my opinion, Jais Sledder at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, is a 100% must-do when visiting the UAE! In this article, you will find all the information about visiting Jais Sledder.
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List of Contents
- Is the roller coaster Jais Sledder safe?
- How to safely take photos or video during the Jais Sledder ride?
- How to get to Jais Sledder from Dubai?
- Jais Sledder Opening Hours and Days
- Ticket Price for Jais Sledder
- When is the best time to visit Jebel Jais for Jais Sledder?
- Other things to do at Jebel Jais
- Hotels near Jebel Jais
Is the roller coaster Jais Sledder safe?
Jais Sledder may seems wild and thrilling, but the ride was super fun, and I felt safe! You can control the speed by yourself throughout the entire journey, and the instructor at the starting point will inform you how to operate the sledder and advise you on things you need to be aware of.
At first, I thought it was a roller coaster for kids, but it turned out to be more thrilling than I expected. The design is excellent, and I was shaking when the journey finished. Nevertheless, it’s incredibly fun and special ride.
How to safely take photos or video during the Jais Sledder ride?
If you want to capture the entire journey while controlling the speed of the sled, it’s better to bring a GoPro with you and make sure to strap it directly to your body. You can use a neck hold mount, lanyard strap, chest mount harness, or helmet mount to securely fasten the equipment. This way, it will free up your hands, allowing you to safely control the sled while capturing footage. If you don’t have a GoPro or action camera, you can consider using a waterproof transparent phone pouch with a lanyard and wearing it carefully around your neck as an alternative.
But SAFETY FIRST!!!!
How to get to Jais Sledder from Dubai?
The best way to reach Jais Sledder from Dubai is by driving, which takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
If you prefer not to drive, you have a few options. You can take a bus from Dubai to RAK and then hire a driver for the day or take a taxi from RAK to Jebel Jais. Alternatively, you can hire a driver directly from Dubai for a day tour to Jebel Jais. While there, you can also try the super cool zipline at Jebel Jais!
For us, we drove to RAK and stayed for a night at hotel and set off the next day to Jebel Jais. And I think it is a great way, since we could enjoy a bit of RAK city and also we didn’t have to be on the road and in a rush the whole day. For people who drive, I would suggest you do the same too.
Jais Sledder Opening Hours and Days
9 AM to 5:30 PM from Tuesday to Sunday
Ticket Price for Jais Sledder
The ticket for Jais Sledder is 40 AED per ride, and if you want to do more than one ride ( because it is super fun!) then it is 90 AED for 3 rides. Tickets can be purchased at the destination.
When is the best time to visit Jebel Jais for Jais Sledder?
The best time to try the Jais Sledder is during winter when the weather is not excessively hot. Early spring is also a good option, but based on our experience, when we visited in early spring, the mountain, Jebel Jais, already felt quite hot. Therefore, I highly recommend visiting during the winter season.
Other things to do at Jebel Jais
Following are few more things to do near Jais Sledder:
- Take the world’s longest zipline.
- Enjoy Jebel Jais view at 1484 by Puro cafe and restaurant (this place is very popular, so make sure you reserve seats before you go)
Hotels near Jebel Jais
Once you arrive in RAK city, it is easy for you to drive to Jebel Jais. Therefore, hotels in RAK are a convenient choice for resting before visiting the mountain.
Since you will be exploring the mountain, I highly recommend staying in an area near the beach or desert side of RAK. This way, you can enjoy different natural views while in the city.
If you prefer a unique desert luxury hotel where you can have a private pool and observe animals, this particular hotel is the best choice!
If you like camp site in the desert, then you can check this one and this one.
For an incredible 5-star hotel experience by the beach and are at better price than in Dubai, the following hotels are excellent options:
- The Ritz-Carlton RAK at Al Hamra Beach
- Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
- Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
- InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa
- Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan Island
- The Cove Rotana Resort – Ras Al Khaimah
- Rixos Bab Al Bahr
- DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
- Marjan Island Resort & Spa Managed By Accor
Note: hotels at Marjan Island RAK are also very easy to visit around the city if you drive a car or have private driver. So don’t worry if you see some of these hotels are at Marjan Island.
Enjoy the ride and don’t forget, safety first!
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