Jebel Jais Road

Jais Road · Wadi Bih junction → Top of Jais Road

Twisty20 mi1 hr7,600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 5,200 ftOne way

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The drive

Jais Road climbs the Hajar Mountains from the Wadi Bih junction in Ras Al Khaimah, 32 km (20 mi) of smooth paved road with sweeping corners and sharp hairpins. It rises to about 1,600 m (5,200 ft), and the curves run for most of the way and the climb is steady.

Near the top the public road reaches the Jais Viewing Deck Park, which has seven platforms looking over the road and valleys, and the base of Jais Flight, the zipline. The 1484 by Puro restaurant is also up here. The drive ends at the top of Jais Road near the Adventure Centre. The zipline, the Sky Tour and the restaurant are private attractions, not part of the road. It is cooler at the top, so a jacket helps.

Along the way

Wadi Bih junction (Jais Road)
Jais Flight and 1484 viewpoint
Top of Jais Road (Adventure Centre)

Elevation

7,600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 5,200 ft

Wadi Bih junctionTop of Jais Road

Curves

Twisty most of the way

mi 4–21

Wadi Bih junctionTop of Jais Road

GentleHairpins

Good to know

The mountain closes for the hot summer months and reopens when the weather cools, so confirm it is open before driving up.
A barrier on the road can close it at short notice after rain.
Casual visitors have needed a Viewing Deck Park ticket, while guests with a zipline or restaurant booking did not; rules for each season can change.
Check tyres and brakes, avoid hard braking on the way down, and be back down the mountain before dark.

Mountain closed for summer heat and development works; reopening expected about early November, no date announced. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Visit Jebel Jais.

Questions about this drive

How long does Jebel Jais Road take to drive?

Jebel Jais Road from the Wadi Bih junction to the top is 32 km (20 mi) and takes about 1 hour.

Is Jebel Jais Road open in summer?

No. Jebel Jais closes each summer for the heat and reopens when the weather cools, with the date announced by the operator. Check Visit Jebel Jais before you go.

Is Jebel Jais Road twisty?

Yes. It is described as sweeping corners, sharp hairpins and rugged rocky terrain, and the route's curves run for most of the way up.

Do I need a ticket to drive up Jebel Jais?

Casual visitors have needed a Viewing Deck Park ticket for the leisure areas, and guests with a booking for the zipline or restaurant did not. Rules can change each season.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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