Ras Al Khaimah launches sustainable mountain camps project on Jebel Jais
The project will run entirely on solar power and recycle water, featuring luxury lodges, hiking and climbing trails, and an open-air observatory.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority on Thursday, November 12, 2026, announced the official opening of the Sustainable Mountain Camps and Lodges Project at the summit of Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest mountain peak. Backed by an investment of more than Dh350 million, the project offers an eco-tourism and mountain adventure experience designed to preserve the area’s pristine natural environment.
Architecture designed to complement the mountain environment, powered entirely by solar energy
The luxury lodges and camps were built using locally sourced recycled construction materials that visually complement Jebel Jais’s rocky terrain. All facilities are powered by self-generated solar energy and use advanced water purification and recycling systems, while single-use plastics have been completely eliminated.
Mountain hiking trails and astronomical observatories for visitors
The project includes 25km of new hiking and climbing trails, as well as an open-air astronomical observatory where visitors and tourists can observe stars and galaxies in Jebel Jais’s clear skies, far from the light pollution of the cities.
Strengthening Ras Al Khaimah’s position as an eco-tourism and adventure destination
The distinctive tourism project will diversify Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism offering and attract new segments of international visitors seeking sustainable tourism and adventures in nature. It is also expected to support hotel occupancy rates in the emirate during the winter season.