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the highest peak in the UAE, at 1,934m, and is home to the world's longest zipline
Jebel Jais is a mountain of the North-Western Hajar range in the Musandam Governorate of Oman and also in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The summit has an elevation of 1,934 m (6,345 ft). The summit is located on the Omani side, but a high point west of this peak is considered the highest point in the United Arab Emirates, at 1,892 m (6,207 ft) above sea level, and with around 10m of prominence. Since the summit is on the Omani side, Jabal ar Raḩraḩ, at 1,691 m (5,548 ft), is the highest peak in the UAE, with significant prominence.
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the UAE’s only remaining hilltop fort, dating back to the Bronze Age. The fort was a last point of defence against the British who attacked Ras al Khaimah in the 19th century. The village of Dhayah has remains of old tombs and settlements.
Shimal Fort
Shimal Fort, known locally as 'Sheba's Palace', the remains of an Islamic era fortification.
the RAK National Museum is situated in Al Hisn Fort. It presents the history and culture of Ras al Khaimah.
the best-preserved fishermen village in the UAE