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    Top Destinations for Road Trips Around the UAE

    Nazish IqbalBy Nazish IqbalJune 24, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read2 Views
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    You have not experienced the most remarkable things in the country if you have never taken a road trip around the UAE. UAE is designed to be travelled on the road due to a high quality of roads, various landscapes, and a small length of roads between cities and places of interest. Be it the mountains, the beaches, the desert or the culture, there is the kind of road trip destination that awaits you.

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    • Top Road Trip Destinations in the UAE
      • Ras Al Khaimah – For Adventure Seekers
    • Fujairah – A Seaside Escape
      • Top Spots in Fujairah:
    • Al Ain – The Garden City
      • Must-See in Al Ain:
    • Umm Al Quwain – For Island Adventures
    • Liwa A Dream of the Desert
    • Highlights of Liwa:
    • Hatta – For Mountain Retreats
      • Don Not Miss in Hatta:
    • More Scenic Road Trip Spots in the UAE
      • Dubai, Love Lake
      • Dibba
      • Al Wasit Wetland Centre, Sharjah
      • Oman Jebel Akhdar
      • Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
    • Road Trip Tips for the UAE

    Top Road Trip Destinations in the UAE

    Ras Al Khaimah – For Adventure Seekers

    The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is a paradise over lovers of adventure. To take in views of the tallest mountain in the UAE, stop and drive to Jebel Jais for unrivalled views and the longest zipline in the world. The road is picturesque and the climate mostly cooler and hence ideal to spend one weekend off.

    Must-Visit in RAK:

    • Jais Jebel Flight (Zipline)
    • Dhayah Fort
    • Al Jazirah Al Hamra
    • Mosque of Mohammed Bin Salem
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    Fujairah – A Seaside Escape


    Fujairah, which is set at Gulf of Oman, is the right place to visit by beach lovers and people who love to engage in diving. The path is not only full of natural landscapes but also the sight of camels. It is perfect marine activities in terms of snorkelling, diving, and cruising using dhow.

    Top Spots in Fujairah:

    • Snoopy Island
    • Sandy Beach
    • Khor Fakkan
    • Al Hayl Castle
    • Fujairah Fort
    • Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    Al Ain – The Garden City

    Al Ain is known by its greenery and oasis; thus it is a balance between nature and history. White-water rafting available at Wadi Adventure and then go straight to Jebel Hafeet to have a panoramic view of the desert.

    Must-See in Al Ain:

    • Al Ain Zoo & Safari
    • Jebel Hafeet
    • UNESCO Heritage sites
    • Danat Al Ain Resort
    • the oasis of Al Ain


    Umm Al Quwain – For Island Adventures


    Less-hyped, UAQ is the ideal place of the bird watcher and sea shore lovers. It boasts of clean beaches and the mangrove islands hosting mangroves such as Al Sinniyah which provides a break to the city life.

    Places to Visit in UAQ:

    • UAQ Marine Club
    • Umm Al Quwain National Museum
    • Kitesurf Beach
    • Emirates Motorplex
    • Falaj Al Mualla Fort

    Liwa A Dream of the Desert

    Basing in the Empty Quarter (Rub al Khali), Liwa is an endless dune paradise with the ultimate score of silence to those, who pines after the desert. It would be worth timing your visit to coincide with the Liwa Date Festival which is a cultural experience.

    Highlights of Liwa:

    • Mezairaa Town
    • Liwa Forts
    • Dune Bashing and desert Safaris
    top uae road trip destinations

    Hatta – For Mountain Retreats

    Hatta is a 2-hour drive away from Dubai and it features scenic mountains and activities such as Kayaking at the Hatta Dam, mountain biking and having picnics in the mountains. Fantastic family oriented place or a city break.

    Don Not Miss in Hatta:

    • Hatta Dam
    • Hatta Rock Pools
    • 360 Observatory
    • Hatta hill park
    • Hatta Fort Hotel

    More Scenic Road Trip Spots in the UAE

    Dubai, Love Lake

    • This heart-shaped lake is a fantastic sunset place and a romantic getaway near Al Qudra.

    Dibba

    • In the east coast, Dibba is known to provide scenic setting of mountains versus seas and ship sails known as dhow cruises into the fjords of Musandam.

    Al Wasit Wetland Centre, Sharjah

    A biodiversity paradise and bird watching, and it was only a 30 min car drive to Dubai.

    Oman Jebel Akhdar

    • This Omani mountain range is officially in Oman, but it is an epical weekend drive to see stunning mountains and to visit villages with old heritage and style.

    Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    You can reach it by ferry, and this wildlife reserve provides a safari trip with luxury hotels (Anantara resorts).


    Road Trip Tips for the UAE

    Before you go:

    • Examine the state of your automobile (tyres, oil, fuel)
    • Take along foodstuffs, bottled water and a first aid kit
    • Run GIS and download off line maps
    • Carry genuine Emirates ID or travel permit (in case you are going to Oman)
    • Be careful of the speed limit UAE has stringent traffic rules

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