Day Trips from Dubai

If you staying in Dubai for more than just a couple of days, then there are plenty of nearby locations worth visiting:

Principle day trips from Dubai

Abu Dhabi

How to get to Abu Dhabi and what to see. The capital and most important city in the UAE is an essential trip.

Fujairah

Find out how to get to Fujairah and what to see in one of the UAE's most beautiful cities and the only capital in the Gulf of Oman.

Al Ain

Culture, history, and desert landscapes make Al Ain one of the most popular excursions from Dubai. Find out all about this captivating city here.

Sharjah

Declared the Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO, Sharjah is a good place to visit from Dubai.

Ferrari World

Ferrari World is a theme park devoted to the famous brand of car and is found on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Opened in November 2017, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is one of the most modern, fascinating and well-organized museums in the world.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Popularly known as the Grand Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the largest in the world. Find out all about it here.

Yas Marina Circuit

The Yas Marina Circuit, located on the man-made Yas Island, hosts some of the most prestigious Formula 1 races in the world.

More nearby places

Other places of interest close to Dubai are Fujairah, Hatta, Oman, and the stunning Musandam peninsula, only two hours from Dubai.