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
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.