2 Mountain Peaks to Explore in Ras al Khaimah
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Ras al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah (RAK) is the fourth largest emirate in United Arab Emirates and located north of Umm Al Quian Emirate. It is known before as Julfar and it is famous for the pearl trade business. It shares international boundary with the Sultanate of Oman. It has the world longest zipline in Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE with a speed of up to 120kph to 150kph and 680 metres above sea level.
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Mountain Peaks to Explore in Ras al Khaimah
Dhayah FortDhayah Fort is a fortress built in the 18th century in Al Rams, Ras Al Khaimah. It is the highest hilltop fort in the UAE and also the last bastion of the local fighters against the British expedition in the early years of the 18 century.
Jebel Jais MountainA mountain on UAE-Oman border. The summit of the mountain, at an elevation of 1,934 m (6,345 ft) is located on the Omani side but the mountain is more easily accessible from the UAE side. A high point west of the summit is considered the highest point in the United Arab Emirates, at 1,892 m (6,207 ft). The world's longest zip line is located on the mountain. It is 2,832 m (9,291 ft) long, and users travel at speeds of up to 150 km/h (93 mph).