Ras Al Khaimah to build on adventure tourism with Bear Grylls mountain camp launch

Ras Al Khaimah to build on adventure tourism with Bear Grylls mountain camp launch

Ras Al Khaimah is preparing to open the world's first Bear Grylls branded accommodation on the UAE's highest mountain, Jebel Jais as it continues to chart a different tourism path to its UAE neighbours.

RAK Leisure, the adventure and lifestyle subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), has announced that the outdoor lodging experience will be open from March 3.

It follows the successful launch of the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp in September last year.

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Initially featuring nine recycled and redesigned cabins, the accommodation will offer the ultimate mountain setting for adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for remote and curated experiences in the new era of travel.

The accommodation has been developed especially for smaller groups and has strict safety protocols and social distancing measures in place amid the ongoing pandemic, a statement said.

Guests can also enhance their stay with instructor-led survival courses or activities such as mountain biking and climbing as well as self-guided and instructor-led hikes, it added.

Starting at AED450 per night per cabin on weekdays and AED650 per night on weekends (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), the camp is also