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World’s longest zipline 2.83 km of free-fall over Jebel Jais

What to expect on the world's longest zipline — booking, weather, who it suits, and how scary it really is.

  • 2.83 kmTotal length
  • 150 km/hMax speed
  • ~3 minRide duration
  • 1,680 mStart altitude
The ride

What to expect on the world's longest zipline — booking, weather, who it suits, and how scary it really is.

Total length 2.83 km
Max speed 150 km/h
Ride duration ~3 min
Start altitude 1,680 m

Before you go

  • Weight: Minimum 40 kg, maximum 150 kg. They check.
  • Age: 12+ only. Confident pre-teens are fine; nervous adults less so.
  • Weather: High winds = cancellation. Insist on a flexible booking.
  • Time: Allow 2 hours on site — briefing, gear, queue, ride.

The most memorable thing you’ll do in RAK

If you’re even slightly tempted, book it. Most people who hesitate end up wishing they had — and the trip back down the mountain feels different after you’ve flown over it.

Before you book

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Weight

Minimum 40 kg, maximum 150 kg. They check.

Age

12+ only. Confident pre-teens are fine; nervous adults less so.

Weather

High winds = cancellation. Insist on a flexible booking.

Time

Allow 2 hours on site — briefing, gear, queue, ride.

The verdict

The most memorable thing you’ll do in RAK

If you’re even slightly tempted, book it. Most people who hesitate end up wishing they had — and the trip back down the mountain feels different after you’ve flown over it.