Topic
Day trips
10 guides.
Sharjah · Weekends
Khor Fakkan Day Trip from Dubai: Al Rafisah Dam, Mountain Views & Lunch
Our Khor Fakkan day trip from Dubai by car: Al Rafisah Dam, Najd Al Meqsar, Al Suhub lunch, the waterfall, amphitheatre and Corniche, with original photos.
Abu Dhabi · Weekends
Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai: culture or Yas Island?
Two contrasting Abu Dhabi day trips from Dubai: mosque and museum or palace architecture, or a full day at one Yas Island attraction.
Fujairah · Weekends
Al Bidya Mosque: four domes on Fujairah's east coast
Al Bidya Mosque in Fujairah: its compact four-domed architecture, official historical account and a respectful visit along the east coast.
Sharjah · Weekends
Al Rafisah Dam and Khorfakkan: an east-coast road trip
Al Rafisah Dam near Khorfakkan: reservoir views, boating, a heritage walk and an optional east-coast beach stop in Sharjah.
Ras Al Khaimah · Weekends
Dhayah Fort: hilltop history and palm-grove views in Ras Al Khaimah
Dhayah Fort in Ras Al Khaimah: the hilltop climb, nineteenth-century fortress, palm-grove views and a practical guide to a daylight visit.
Dubai · Weekends
Hatta Dam from Dubai: a slower mountain day trip
A Hatta day-trip guide to the dam, kayaking and Heritage Village, with mountain scenery and practical information for a visit from Dubai.
Al Ain · Weekends
Jebel Hafit and Al Ain: mountain road and ancient tombs
Jebel Hafit beside Al Ain: a guide to the mountain scenery, the Desert Park and ancient tombs, with ideas for a history-led day out.
Ras Al Khaimah · Weekends
Jebel Jais from Dubai: a mountain road-trip guide
A Jebel Jais guide to mountain scenery, viewpoints and outdoor experiences in Ras Al Khaimah, with a dated note on seasonal access.
Sharjah · Weekends
Mleiha: archaeology, ancient tombs and Sharjah's desert landscape
Mleiha in Sharjah brings together an archaeological centre, the Umm an-Nar tomb and the Faya landscape, with guided outdoor experiences nearby.
Dubai · Weekends
UAE road trip itinerary: seven days across cities, mountains and coast
A seven-day UAE journey linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, the east coast and Ras Al Khaimah, with a realistic overnight pattern and alternatives for a slower trip.