1484 by Puro, Ras Al Khaimah: What to eat and visitor guide

Useful facts

1484 by Puro facts at a glance

Location

Jebel Jais mountains, Ras Al Khaimah

Dining style

Mountain restaurant with a wide international menu

Price signal

₹₹₹ (relative; check current menu)

Signature order

Afternoon tea, per Visit Ras Al Khaimah

Altitude

1,484 m, per Life Report

Good for

Families on a Jebel Jais day trip

Why it matters

Why 1484 by Puro is worth your time

Many Ras Al Khaimah restaurants sit by the sea, so a table in the mountains offers a different kind of day out. Life Report describes it as standing at the highest point in the UAE, 1,484 metres above sea level, which is where the name comes from, and presents its menu as built on locally sourced ingredients.

For families, the appeal is combining a scenic drive with a proper sit-down meal instead of a snack stop. For senior travellers, the trade-off is the road and the time it takes: this is a half-day plan, not a casual lunch, so choose it on a clear day when everyone is rested.

Highlights

What not to miss

1. 01

   Altitude and views

   The name refers to its height in metres above sea level, which gives it mountain views most coastal restaurants cannot offer.

2. 02

   Afternoon tea

   Visit Ras Al Khaimah singles out afternoon tea, a lighter option than a full meal.

3. 03

   Wide menu

   Italian, Thai, Korean and British dishes are mentioned, so a mixed group can usually agree on something.

Plan your visit

How to experience it

Visit Ras Al Khaimah lists 1484 by Puro among its rooftop and viewpoint places to eat and describes a menu spanning Italian, Thai, Korean and British dishes, with afternoon tea as a speciality. BBC Good Food Middle East describes healthy and hearty dishes made with fresh local ingredients and Arabian Gulf-inspired flavours, with breakfast and a la carte options.

Treat it as an outing rather than a quick meal. Plan the drive up Jebel Jais, decide whether you want lunch or afternoon tea, and book a table in advance. With such a wide menu, an older traveller who eats simply can usually find something plain, but the pages we opened do not list vegetarian dishes, so ask the restaurant what is available and how it is cooked before you commit to the trip.

Pair it with a stop at the viewing areas on the mountain road. Check the weather and road conditions on the day, and allow extra time for the descent, as the way back in the evening may be slower than the way up.

Know before you go

Timing, access and comfort

Area

Jebel Jais mountains, north-east of Ras Al Khaimah city

Time needed

2 to 3 hours including the drive up

Best time

Daytime for the view, or afternoon tea; confirm opening hours

Walking level

Easy

Senior comfort

The restaurant is reached by road up the mountain, so the journey is longer than a city meal. We could not verify lifts, steps or seating details, so ask when booking, and carry a layer in case it is cooler than at the coast.

Tickets and access

No entry ticket. Reserve ahead and confirm opening hours, dress expectations and menu before you set out, since these were not checked for this guide.

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