Day trips from Dubai
Day trips from Dubai open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are December to February, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 5 rainy days a month.
Photo: Tim Reckmann from Hamm, Deutschland, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top day trips in Dubai
Dubai Full day with Burj Khalifa from DubaiFrom $160View 
Full Day Dubai City Tour with At the Top Burj Khalifa TicketFrom $219View 
Full Day Explore Dubai City Tour with guide and transfersFrom $58View 
Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque VisitFrom $29View 
Dubai Full Day Tour without Lunch - From DubaiFrom $75View 
From Abu Dhabi: Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing TourFrom $86View
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Places to go from Dubai
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Abu Dhabi
- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. About 81 miles away.
- Al Ain
- An oasis city of date palms, forts and a camel market. About 78 miles away.
- Sharjah
- Museums of Islamic art and a restored heritage area. About 9 miles away.
- Hatta
- A mountain enclave with kayaking on a dam lake. About 59 miles away.
- Musandam Peninsula
- Fjord-like inlets in Oman, explored by dhow cruises. About 77 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Dubai month by month
Averages for Dubai, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 75 (24) | 77 (25) | 86 (30) | 93 (34) | 100 (38) | 104 (40) | 107 (42) | 108 (42) | 103 (40) | 98 (37) | 88 (31) | 79 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 60 (16) | 65 (18) | 71 (22) | 77 (25) | 80 (27) | 86 (30) | 87 (30) | 82 (28) | 75 (24) | 68 (20) | 61 (16) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:50 pm | 6:12 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:41 pm | 6:56 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:12 pm | 6:54 pm | 6:23 pm | 5:52 pm | 5:31 pm | 5:31 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Dubai?
December to February. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 5 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are May and June.
What's the closest day trip from Dubai?
Sharjah, about 9 miles away: museums of Islamic art and a restored heritage area. Hatta, about 59 miles away: a mountain enclave with kayaking on a dam lake. Musandam Peninsula, about 77 miles away: fjord-like inlets in Oman, explored by dhow cruises.
Where can I book day trips in Dubai?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
