Ras Al Khaimah announced its investment plans to expand on Jebel Jais increasing attractions as a tourist destination.
Through “nature-based” ventures including a pop-up hotel concept, scheduled to open in the second half of 2021, the investment plan will primarily concentrate on establishing Jebel Jais as a “standalone destination” with additional plans for cliff-side accommodation.
Besides, a mountain lodge, located adjacent to the emirate’s popular hiking trails will provide luxury accommodation to the visitors, when it opens in 2022.
Jais Coaster, a summer bobsled design inspired by the Alps which will open in the second quarter of 2021 will enable visitors to travel through the landscape.
Raki Phillips, CEO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said, “With the introduction of our new investment strategy, we aim to allocate additional funds towards Jebel Jais to enrich visitor experiences and to accommodate the increasing demand for travel experiences set in expansive, open and natural environments”.
Different government departments in Ras Al Khaimah have been working on a long-term investment plan to establish ongoing funding for the expansion of Jebel Jais attractions for nature-based tourism.
Sky High Meetings
Sky High Meetings, the highest meeting room in the country which is set against the backdrop of the Hajar Mountains will be hosted by Jebel Jais, which will be open later this year.
Alison Grinnell, CEO, RAK Hospitality Holding, said: “Announcing our long-term investment strategy is yet another positive step towards a stronger comeback, and it demonstrates the Emirate’s extraordinary efforts to continue developing its offering, especially on Jebel Jais, to meet travelers’ new expectations and needs.
He further added that “We are also proud that despite these unprecedented circumstances, we continue to evolve the Emirate’s tourism offering with the introduction of new projects, such as the world’s first Bear Grylls Explorers Camp opening in October and another first – 1484 by Puro, the highest restaurant in the UAE.”
