Alternative Ramadan Rituals at Jebel Jais
- 13 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Sunrise hikes, sky-high adventure and Red Rock BBQ Iftar above the clouds
This Ramadan, Jebel Jais invites guests to embrace meaningful moments in nature with a range of mountain-top activities, guided sunrise hikes and a curated mountainside Iftar at Red Rock BBQ.
Daily Hikes – made for the everyday adventurer
· Hidden Oasis Hike: Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 every morning (4-5 hours in duration for Intermediate Hikers)
Weekend Guided Hikes – hiking experiences for different skill levels
· Out and Back Hike (08:00 am start time, 1 hour)
· Primal Loop (07:00 am start time, 4-5 hours)
· Abandoned Village Hike (06:00 am start time, 6 hours)
· The Loop (08:00 am start time, 4 hours)
For inquiries on the available hike for each weekend, please visit: https://www.beargryllscamp.ae/
Each route offers panoramic Hajar Mountain views and cooler temperatures, creating space for reflection and reconnection during the Holy Month.
As the sun sets, Red Rock BBQ presents its Sunset Rituals Iftar Set Menu (AED 195 per person) beginning with milk and dates and authentic harira soup. This is followed by a selection of sharing starters and mains such as whole grilled baby chicken tandoori with mint yoghurt, grilled wagyu flank steak or roasted butternut squash. The experience ends with hazelnut milk chocolate cookies with vanilla ice cream or roasted pineapple with mango salsa and coconut sorbet.
Mountain Access & Experiences
The mountain destination is exclusively open to all visitors with confirmed bookings. Guests can drive up to enjoy scenic viewpoints, hiking trails and dining experiences.
Dining at 1484 by Puro, UAE’s highest restaurant, requires only a confirmed reservation. All other attractions and viewpoints remain accessible.
Thrill seekers can also look forward to the return of the Jais Sky Tour from 20 February. The multi-zipline experience offers a unique way to explore the mountain from above.
Zipline Operations – Ramadan (from 18 February 2026)
Jais Flight: 09:30; 10:30; 11:00; 12:00 and 1:00 | 20 guests per hour
Jais Sky Tour: 09:30 (15 pax) and 12:00 (10 pax)
Combo Experience: Daily slot beginning with Sky Tour at 09:30 and concluding with Jais Flight at 12:00
Stay timings:
Bear Grylls Explorers Camp: operating daily
Ramadan dining timings:
Red Rock BBQ: Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Closed on Monday | Friday to Sunday, a minimum spend of AED 150 applies.
1484 by Puro: Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00pm – 9:00pm | Thursday & Sunday 8:00am – 9:00pm | Closed on Monday
Whether visiting for sunrise reflection, dining above the clouds or soaring across the skyline, Jebel Jais continues to bring guests closer to nature during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
For more information or to book experiences, visit www.visitjebeljais.com or follow @visitjebeljais on social media.
Comments