Revealed: summer toboggan run among RAK’s plans for Jebel Jais tourism

Revealed: summer toboggan run among RAK’s plans for Jebel Jais tourism

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority on Tuesday announced its long-term investment strategy aimed to boost the growth and diversification of Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest mountain.

The plans include a pop-up hotel concept, scheduled to open in the second half of 2021, which will introduce cliff side accommodation with mountain views, and the Jais Coaster, a summer toboggan/bobsled concept inspired by the Alps, which will open in Q2 2021.

RAK tourism chief plans to announce new sustainable tourism attractions, built around the highest mountain in the UAE, Jebel Jais

The announcement was made at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) which is being held virtually this week.

The plan underscores the emirate's resilience and recovery momentum despite the challenges imposed this year by the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to the World Economic Forum Covid Action