Road Trips in UAE
Here are some of the best road trips in UAE:
1.Abu Dhabi to Bateen Liwa.
How far? The journey is only 230km, but after two-and-a-half hours of driving you’ll go from the opulence of Abu Dhabi to feeling like you’re on a different planet. No wonder this area was used as a setting for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The highlights Once you get near Liwa you’re entering Rub Al Khali, known as the Empty Quarter: a huge expanse of desert that’s twice the size of Norway. If you fancy some adventure, head to the Moreeb Dune and climb to its 300m summit.
The highlights Once you get near Liwa you’re entering Rub Al Khali, known as the Empty Quarter: a huge expanse of desert that’s twice the size of Norway. If you fancy some adventure, head to the Moreeb Dune and climb to its 300m summit.
But before you hit the road in UAE, make sure to get a DRIVING LICENSE.
2. Al Ain to Ras al Khaimah.
How far? At 230km, you can do this drive in a day but be sure to make lots of stops. Just head north to Dubai and then keep going – if you get to Oman you’ve gone too far.
The highlights With the nearby Hajar Mountains, gorgeous beaches, twisting mangrove swamps, and even the Khatt thermal springs, it’s fair to say that Ras al Khaimah has something for everyone.
Make sure you Visit Al Jazirah Al Hamra, just south of Ras. It’s a perfectly preserved ghost town that’s been abandoned since the 1960s and a refreshing antidote to Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s glittering skyscrapers.
How far? At 230km, you can do this drive in a day but be sure to make lots of stops. Just head north to Dubai and then keep going – if you get to Oman you’ve gone too far.
The highlights With the nearby Hajar Mountains, gorgeous beaches, twisting mangrove swamps, and even the Khatt thermal springs, it’s fair to say that Ras al Khaimah has something for everyone.
Make sure you Visit Al Jazirah Al Hamra, just south of Ras. It’s a perfectly preserved ghost town that’s been abandoned since the 1960s and a refreshing antidote to Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s glittering skyscrapers.
3. Dubai to Fujairah, plus the Al Bidya Mosque.
How far? Dubai to Fujairah is only 120km, while Al Bidya is another 20km from Fujairah.
The highlights The Al Bidya Mosque, one of the oldest in the region, dates back to the 15th century and is a must-see if you’re anywhere near Fujairah. While you’re there, just another 10-minute drive up the road is Al Aqah Beach, famous for Snoopy Island (it resembles the cartoon dog) and a great place for snorkelling.
Make sure you Check out Fujairah Fort, among the oldest in the whole UAE, plus Al Bithnah Fort if you have time (it’s a few kilometres outside of the town).
How far? Dubai to Fujairah is only 120km, while Al Bidya is another 20km from Fujairah.
The highlights The Al Bidya Mosque, one of the oldest in the region, dates back to the 15th century and is a must-see if you’re anywhere near Fujairah. While you’re there, just another 10-minute drive up the road is Al Aqah Beach, famous for Snoopy Island (it resembles the cartoon dog) and a great place for snorkelling.
Make sure you Check out Fujairah Fort, among the oldest in the whole UAE, plus Al Bithnah Fort if you have time (it’s a few kilometres outside of the town).
