JEBEL JAIS – GHAF SUMMIT EVENING HIKE

🏔️ JEBEL JAIS – GHAF SUMMIT EVENING HIKE 🌅🥾✨

📅 Saturday, 26 September 2026
📍 Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
🕠 Meet at hiking point: 5:30 PM
🥾 Target trail start: Around 6:00 PM
🌙 Expected finish: Around 9:00 PM
🚗 Expected return to Dubai: Around 11:30 PM–12:00 AM
💰 FREE EVENT – No charges

Looking for people who enjoy hiking, mountains, sunset views and meeting others with similar interests.

This is simply a friends’ hiking meetup. There are no participation or guidance fees — just come prepared and enjoy the mountains together.

🥾 Trail Details

📏 Distance: Approximately 7.6 km
🔁 Trail Type: Loop Trail
⛰️ Difficulty: Moderate
⬆️ Elevation Gain: Approximately 420 m
⬇️ Elevation Loss: Approximately 420 m
🏔️ Maximum Elevation: Around 1,610 m
🏞️ Minimum Elevation: Around 1,214 m
🚶 Average Pace: Around 3.2 km/h
⏱️ Moving Time: Approximately 2 hours 22 minutes
🕒 Total Expected Time: Around 3 hours, depending on the group

🌅 Evening Schedule

🕠 5:30 PM – Meet at the Jebel Jais hiking point

It will still be warm around this time, so we will get everyone ready and allow the sun to come down slightly.

🥾 Around 6:00 PM – Start hiking

🌅 We should catch the evening and sunset atmosphere as we move through the trail.

🌙 Around 9:00 PM – Expected return to the starting point

🚗 After the hike, we will head back towards Dubai.

🏙️ Expected Dubai arrival: Around 11:30 PM–12:00 AM, depending on traffic and departure time from Jebel Jais.

🌄 What to Expect

🌅 Sunset mountain views
🏔️ Rugged Jebel Jais scenery
✨ Hiking as daylight changes into night
🔁 Loop trail returning to the starting area
🥾 Approximately 420 m of climbing
👥 Relaxed group hiking pace

We will adjust the pace according to the group.

This is not a race. The objective is to enjoy the mountains, sunset, night sky and the overall experience together.

🎒 What to Bring

🪪 Emirates ID
💧 2–3 litres of water per person
🥪 Snacks / energy bars / light food
🥾 Hiking or trail shoes with good grip
🎒 Small lightweight backpack
👕 Comfortable clothes suitable for hiking
🔦 Headlamp or torch – REQUIRED
🔋 Extra batteries / power bank
🕶️ Sunglasses for the early part of the hike
🧴 Sunscreen
🧢 Cap / hat – optional
📱 Fully charged mobile phone

Because we will be hiking after sunset, please do not depend only on your phone flashlight. Bring a proper torch or headlamp.

☀️ Weather

The beginning of the hike may still be hot, so wear lightweight and comfortable clothes and stay hydrated.

As the sun goes down, conditions should become more comfortable, but mountain weather can change, so come prepared.

⚠️ Health & Safety

Please check your health and fitness before joining.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition, injury, breathing difficulty, heart-related concern or another health issue, please consult your doctor before participating.

Please hike within your own limits. Nobody needs to push themselves just to reach the summit.

Our aim is simple: sunset, mountains, stars and a good Saturday evening with friends. 🌅🏔️✨

📍 Meeting Point

Please arrive at the Jebel Jais hiking starting point by 5:30 PM.

The exact location will be shared with confirmed participants.

💰 This is a FREE friends’ meetup. No hiking or guidance charges.

📞 Questions / coordination:
Surendar – +971 50 645 6675