Via Ferrata standard route on Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
- 3 hours
- Shared tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
The standard via ferrata route on Jebel Jais combines an uphill walk, a climb on fixed cables and steps, a 40 m Burma bridge and two ziplines, the last one 280 m long. It takes about three hours, costs AED 325 per person and is open to ages 14 and over.
Highlights
- Climb a rock face with fixed steel cables and a safety harness
- 40 m swinging Burma bridge
- Finish on a 280 m zipline
- Beginner-friendly route with an option to turn back before the bridge
What is included
Included
- Included: Guided via ferrata climb with harness and fixed cables
- Included: 40 m Burma bridge
- Included: Short zipline and 280 m zipline
Not included
- Not included: Transport to Jebel Jais
Itinerary
- Easy to moderate uphill walk
- Climb along the rock face on fixed cables and steps
- Cross the 40 m Burma bridge (you can turn back before it)
- Short zipline, then the 280 m zipline to finish
Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).
Meeting point
Bear Grylls Explorers Camp area, Jebel Jais (confirm on booking)
Good to know
- Minimum age 14, weight 40–110 kg, and you need reasonable fitness.
- The operator describes it as suitable for first-timers with moderate fitness.
- The booking calendar showed the first slot at 08:00 with up to eight places on the date checked.
- Activities close in bad weather or out of season; the calendar showed closures until mid-October 2026.
- Wear sports clothes, closed shoes with grip and sun protection.
Minimum age: 14 years.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. A physical climb on a rock face; not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Questions and answers
Do I need climbing experience?
No. The standard route is described as beginner-friendly and suited to first-timers with moderate fitness.
How much does it cost?
The official booking system showed AED 325 per person on 29 September 2026.
Can I stop partway?
Yes. The operator says participants can turn back before the Burma bridge.
Where this information comes from
Official website: visitjebeljais.com (Visit Jebel Jais (Ras Al Khaimah))
- Via Ferrata – Standard Route, 1 person: visitjebeljais.checkfront.com, checked
- Route description, requirements, duration: visitjebeljais.checkfront.com
- Start time, places and closure notice: visitjebeljais.checkfront.com
- Activity overview: visitjebeljais.com
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