Home to the world's longest zip line and numerous hiking trails, Ras Al Khaimah further cemented its place as an adventure lover's paradise with the unveiling of Jais Adventure Peak on Sunday, February 9.
Set amid the Hajar mountain range, Jais Adventure Peak includes a number of activities for adrenalin junkies including the new Jais Sky Maze. The latest addition to the Peak’s attractions is a self-guided rope course experience spanning two levels.
The first level is at a lower height and suitable for children who are six years and above. The second level will give adventure-loving teens and adults a chance to navigate obstacles such as rope swings, wobbly bridges, swimming loops and more while suspended 10 metres above the ground.
Also unveiled on February 9 was Jais Adventure Centre, where people can find more information on attractions including Jebel Jais Flight, Jais Sky Tour and Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park.
How to get there
Drive to the Toroverde Ras Al Khaimah parking and head to the Information Centre, where a host will confirm the details of the reservation and take participants to Jebel Jais Adventure Centre via a shuttle.
Shuttle buses can also be booked from Dubai International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah and from Ras Al Khaimah city to Jebel Jais.
The team requests that participants arrive at the Toroverde car park 30 minutes prior to the reservation. Those who miss the shuttle will be considered no-shows.
Cost and timings
Jais Sky Maze is priced from Dh75 per person. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday, and on all public holidays, from 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Who can participate
Jais Sky Maze is open to those six years and above. Those participating must be at least 125 centimetres tall and weigh no more than 120 kilograms. For safety reasons, only 15 people will be allowed on the Sky Maze at any given point. Athletic gear is recommended.
Bookings can be made at www.visitjebeljais.com
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The flights
Emirates flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are connecting flights to Lucknow.
Where to stay
It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300 per night (excluding taxes).
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What is the FNC?
The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning.
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler’s Courts of the seven emirates.
In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.
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