Dubai adventure: Hatta and Jebel Jais · 5 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Dubai

Dubai

• Dubai Marina walk & The Walk at JBR · 2 h
• Dubai Frame · 1.5 h. Go an hour before sunset to see old and new Dubai in daylight and lit up.

Local tip: Go an hour before sunset to see old and new Dubai in daylight and lit up.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Dubai

Dubai

• Evening desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner · 6 h. Book with hotel pickup (around 3pm). Dune bashing is not advised for infants, pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems; vegetarian dinner is standard on request.
• Skydive, helicopter tour or sunrise hot-air balloon · 4 h. Helicopter flights are about ₹16,000–18,000 for 12–15 min, sunrise balloons about ₹20,000–25,000 with pickup around 4:30am, and a tandem skydive over the Palm about ₹50,000 — book skydives weeks ahead.

Local tip: Book with hotel pickup (around 3pm). Dune bashing is not advised for infants, pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems; vegetarian dinner is standard on request.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Hatta Dam kayaking and mountain day trip

Dubai

• Hatta Dam kayaking and mountain day trip · 9 h. Kayaks and pedal boats on the dam are paid on site. Start early in warmer months and carry your passport.

Local tip: Kayaks and pedal boats on the dam are paid on site. Start early in warmer months and carry your passport.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Dubai → Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah · Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah, Private car ~1h (intercity bus ~1.5h)

• Jebel Jais viewing deck and mountain drive · 3 h. Carry a jacket in Dec–Feb; evenings at the top can drop below 10°C.
• Dhayah Fort hilltop climb · 1.5 h. A short, steep climb — go early or late and wear shoes with grip.

Local tip: Carry a jacket in Dec–Feb; evenings at the top can drop below 10°C.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah

• Jebel Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline · 3 h. Book ahead; weight and height limits apply and high winds can cancel flights. The summit is about 10°C cooler than the coast.
• Jais Sky Tour (multi-line zipline course) · 3 h
• Resort beach day on the Al Hamra coast · 4 h. If you are not staying beachside, resort day passes are about ₹2,500–5,000 including food credit.

Local tip: Book ahead; weight and height limits apply and high winds can cancel flights. The summit is about 10°C cooler than the coast.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Depart from Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah

• Suwaidi Pearls pearl-farm boat tour · 2.5 h. Includes opening an oyster; book ahead as tours run at set times.

Local tip: Includes opening an oyster; book ahead as tours run at set times.

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps