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Where to drive in the UAE

Road trips, mountain escapes and city cruises from Dubai and Abu Dhabi — with the right car for every route.

Dubai to Fujairah: East Coast Beaches & Snoopy Island
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Dubai to Fujairah: East Coast Beaches & Snoopy Island

Cross the mountains to the Gulf of Oman — snorkelling at Snoopy Island, the UAE's oldest mosque and quiet east-coast beaches, all in a…

30 Apr 2026 · 4 minRead →
Dubai to Hatta: Mountains, Dam and Kayaking
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Dubai to Hatta: Mountains, Dam and Kayaking

Swap the skyline for the Hajar Mountains — turquoise dam water, kayaks, mountain biking and a restored heritage village, all within 90 minutes of…

21 Apr 2026 · 4 minRead →
Dubai to Khor Fakkan & Kalba: Mountain Roads to the Sea
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Dubai to Khor Fakkan & Kalba: Mountain Roads to the Sea

A spectacular drive from Dubai through the Hajar Mountains to the Gulf of Oman — beaches, a mountain waterfall and rare mangroves.

12 Apr 2026 · 5 minRead →
Dubai to Musandam: The Fjords of Arabia (Oman)
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Dubai to Musandam: The Fjords of Arabia (Oman)

Drive from Dubai to Musandam in Oman for dhow cruises through dramatic fjords — with an honest guide to the border crossing.

6 Apr 2026 · 4 minRead →
Dubai to Muscat: The Big Oman Road Trip by Car
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Dubai to Muscat: The Big Oman Road Trip by Car

The full Dubai to Muscat drive — border crossing, Oman visa and insurance, a Nizwa detour, and the Omani capital's corniche and grand mosque.

28 Mar 2026 · 5 minRead →
Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais, the UAE’s Roof
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Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais, the UAE’s Roof

Drive from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah and climb Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak — hairpin roads, the world's longest zipline and cool…

19 Mar 2026 · 4 minRead →
Dubai to Sharjah: Art, Heritage and the Blue Souk
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Dubai to Sharjah: Art, Heritage and the Blue Souk

A short hop from Dubai to Sharjah rewards you with museums, mosques, the Blue Souk and a slower, cultured pace.

13 Mar 2026 · 4 minRead →
Family Road Trips from Dubai: A 7-Seater Guide
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Family Road Trips from Dubai: A 7-Seater Guide

The best kid-friendly drives from Dubai, plus car-seat rules, packing tips and break planning for a smooth family day out.

4 Mar 2026 · 4 minRead →
Jebel Hafeet: The Greatest Driving Road in the UAE
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Jebel Hafeet: The Greatest Driving Road in the UAE

A guide to Jebel Hafeet above Al Ain — 60 bends, roughly 1,240 m of mountain, and the finest stretch of tarmac to drive…

23 Feb 2026 · 5 minRead →
A Perfect Weekend in Ras Al Khaimah by Car
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A Perfect Weekend in Ras Al Khaimah by Car

A two-day self-drive weekend in Ras Al Khaimah — Jebel Jais adventures, quiet beaches, desert dunes, an old hilltop fort and pearl history.

8 Feb 2026 · 5 minRead →