Jais Sky Tour has got to be the highlight of our Jebel Jais Weekend Away. The entire experience, from start to finish was just so much fun. If you are a thrill-seeker, I would definitely recommend you add Jais Sky Tour to your bucket list. What exactly is it? Six ziplines ranging from 300m to over 1km, between seven platforms, over 1600 metres above sea level.
Here’s a little overview of what to expect should you decide to brave it and do Jais Sky Tour.
Where exactly is Jais Sky Tour?
Jais Adventure Centre is located at the top of Jebel Jais, right next to 1484 by Puro – also known as the Highest Restaurant in UAE.
Please note the following :
- You have to have a booking to get through the checkpoint.
- There is free parking on-site, so I recommend you have a nice lunch at 1484 before (or after) the experience (see our review of 1484 by Puro).
- Make sure you arrive at least half an hour before your booking time as you’ll need to get briefed, kitted up and escorted on a shuttle to the first platform!
Read more on the T&Cs on Visit Jebel Jais’ website.
Let’s talk about the briefing.
Once you reach the first platform, the team goes into a detailed overview of what to expect.
They explain what is the best position to be in : knees up, legs crossed, leaned back. This is super important, as there is a minute possibility that you do not reach the other end and is left hanging. That was absolutely hilarious and terrifying to know – haha!
Sorry to scare you there. Don’t worry – everyone in our team made it to the other end.
🚨 Keep up to date! Join the Dubai Family Leisure Guide Broadcast Whatsapp Group! 🚨
How was the actual zip-lining experience?
I didn’t want to be the first, or the last. So I went third, or maybe fourth, I cannot remember.
Oh, it was such a thrilling experience.
You get butterflies at first (or maybe just me?), but once you get into position and then take off – you actually feel quite…. safe. It’s odd, isn’t it?
And it really is very enjoyable, as you soar through the sky.
I turned my head left, then right, to enjoy the view. You watch the world pass by way beneath you : the Hajar Mountains, the birds soaring pass below.
It’s really quite magical.
And unlike skydiving, which happens so fast, this is comparably slow so you have time to think, to process, to actually take in the views.
And for a split moment, it’s literally just you on a zipline, the mountains and fresh air.
Getting to the other side
As you approach the platform on the other end, do take note that there will be a slight kick-back as the handlebar hits a piece on the zipline to slow you down. It’s a small impact – which you need to anticipate.
There is someone on the other end to pull you back in, so don’t worry if you slow down too much (like me, haha!) Lots of interesting words flying out of my mouth at that time, ha ha!
Here’s a video taken that day :
You do the first two ziplines in one go, and then you wait until everyone arrives. Then another two. And another two.
We had a really nice group with us that day. People of all ages, nationality, backgrounds. It was refreshing, to share the experience together.
How long is Jais Sky Tour?
The entire experience, according to the website is about 2 hours long.
I remember checking in at 2:30pm for our 3:00pm booking and we did the 6th and last zipline by around 4:15pm. By the time it was all done, we got back into their shuttle and they took us back up the mountain to Jais Adventure Park where our cars were park. It was around 5:00pm by then – perfect for sunset views! Don’t forget to go for a quick wander to the top for photo ops.
The shuttle ride back up was such a nice one as well – as we all shared our experiences with each other.
We spoke to the guides, asked them how they got into the business, what they loved about it. I mean, it really is a thrilling job, isn’t it. Guiding people through ziplines every day!
How much is Jais Sky Tour?
According to Visit Jebel Jais’ website, the rates varies across the summer and winter seasons, as well as weekdays and weekends.
As of right now – Winter 2024, these are the current rates for October to March 2024 :
- Wednesday to Thursday : 280 AED
- Friday to Sunday : 350 AED
Absolutely well priced for such a long and thrilling experience.
You can also get Sky Tour tickets from Platinumlist
Overall Thoughts
You gotta do Jais Sky Tour if you love your thrills. It’s extremely well-priced for what you get, and I reckon you will very likely enjoy the entire experience. I mean c’mon, it’s over 2 hours long, for the same price of a Dubai brunch! I’m sure this will be much more memorable than the latter 😉
Big shout out to the guides – Mohammed, Ricardo aka Ricky, Anu and Azar for being absolutely fabulous with the troupe.
If you plan to stay overnight at Jebel Jais – have a read through our review of Bear Grylls Explorer Camp.
Tip – You would not be allowed to bring your phone or any loose items with you, but if you have jackets or shorts that have zips – you might be able to bring it on, at your own risk. Just adding the disclaimer here, so don’t come back to me tomorrow and said your phone fell through your pants when you were doing your Sky Tour, ha ha! Enjoy
- Jais Sky Tour
- Jais Sky Tour’s Website
- Jais Adventure Park
If you’re planning on doing the longest zipline in the world, check out Jebel Jais Flight :
Disclaimer : We were guests of Jais Adventure Park to review Jais Sky Tour.
3 thoughts on “Jais Sky Tour : Zip-lining above the Hajar Mountains”