Day trips
Day Trips from Fujairah
Day trips from Fujairah, picked by real distance from verified coordinates — every guide below passed the same checks as the rest of the site.
Ras Al Khaimah 87 km away
attraction National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah: Travel Guide (4.3★)
The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah sits inside the old Qawasim fort in Old Town RAK, open Tuesday–Sunday 8am–6pm (closed Monday). 4.3★ (1,591 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dhayah Fort: Ras Al Khaimah Travel Guide
Dhayah Fort sits on a rocky hill near Ar Rams, about 30 minutes north of Ras Al Khaimah city, and is the only surviving hill fort in the UAE.
hidden gem Jebel Jais: Ras Al Khaimah Travel Guide
Jebel Jais, the UAE's tallest peak (about 1,934m), sits in Wadi Shehah roughly 1.5 hours from Dubai and 45 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah city.
Rukn Al Falafel Cafeteria: Where to Eat in Ras Al Khaimah
Rukn Al Falafel Cafeteria is a no-frills, counter-style Arabic eatery in the Sidrow area of Ras Al Khaimah, best for a fast, cheap falafel or shawarma sandwich rather than a sit-down meal.
Sharjah 89 km away
attraction Sharjah National Park: Travel Guide (4.4★)
Sharjah National Park is a large, well-kept green space on Al Dhaid Road (E88) in Al Qarayen, open daily 8am–10pm, with lawns, a playground, soccer fields and shaded walking paths. 4.4★ (9,271 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shees Park: Sharjah Travel Guide (4.4★)
Shees Park sits just off the Al Dhaid–Masafi mountain road, on the Sharjah/Fujairah border, and it's open daily from 8am to 10pm. 4.4★ (6,665 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization: Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization sits on the Corniche in Al Mujarrah, near the Blue Souk, and is open daily 8am–8pm (Fridays 4–8pm only). 4.6★ (6,476 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Al Noor Island: Sharjah Travel Guide
Al Noor Island sits in Khalid Lagoon on Buhairah Corniche in central Sharjah, a short walk or taxi ride from Al Majaz Waterfront.
trendy TPT by Late: Sharjah Travel Guide
TPT by Late is a high-rated, high-volume café in the Misk community of Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah — go on a weekday morning or early afternoon to avoid the evening crush, order at the counter, and expect a modern all-day menu of coffee, brunch plates, and desserts.
restaurant Arabian Fish House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Hirah Beach: Where to Eat in Sharjah
Arabian Fish House on Al Hirah (Al Heera) Beach is a casual, waterfront seafood restaurant known for whole grilled fish sold by weight, priced mid-range (price level 2) and rated an exceptional 4.9 from nearly 8,000 reviews.
Ajman 95 km away
attraction Ajman Museum: Travel Guide
Ajman Museum occupies the restored 18th-century Ajman Fort in the Al Bustan area near the Corniche, and is well worth 45–60 minutes to see its pearl-trade artifacts, traditional weaponry, and reconstructed souq and majlis rooms.
trendy The seat cafe: Ajman Travel Guide
The Seat Cafe is a trendy, under-the-radar coffee shop in Ajman's Al Heliow area, holding a strong 4.7 rating across 873 reviews.
Yemeni Corner Restaurant: Where to Eat in Ajman
Yemeni Corner Restaurant (مطعم الركن اليمني للمندي) on Al Zahir Street in Ajman is a go-to spot for mandi — slow-smoked, tender lamb or chicken over spiced rice, cooked in a traditional underground pit.
restaurant Souryana Restaurant and Cafe: Where to Eat in Ajman
Souryana Restaurant and Cafe in Al Nakhil 2, Ajman, is a Syrian/Levantine grill house that has built one of the highest review counts (nearly 8,000, at a 4.8 rating) of any restaurant in the emirate.
Deira 105 km away
attraction Abra Dubai: Deira Travel Guide (4.7★)
The Deira abra crossing over Dubai Creek runs 24 hours and costs a token AED 1 fare, taking about five to ten minutes to reach Al Seef or Al Fahidi on the Bur Dubai side. 4.7★ (573 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Dubai Gold Souk: Deira Travel Guide (4.4★)
The Dubai Gold Souk sits in Deira's Al Ras district, on the north bank of Dubai Creek — it's the historic covered market strung with hundreds of gold shops behind a carved wooden arch. 4.4★ (10,705 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Souk Deira: Travel Guide (4.4★)
Souk Deira is a low-key covered market strip in Al Sabkha, Deira, tucked away from the tour-group crush of the nearby Gold and Spice Souks. 4.4★ (139 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Dubai 105 km away
attraction Zabeel Park: Dubai Travel Guide (4.6★)
Zabeel Park in Dubai's Al Kifaf/Al Jafiliya district (near Zabeel metro station) is a 117-acre green space famous for the Dubai Frame and a weekend flea market. 4.6★ (42,058 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dubai Old Village: Travel Guide (4.6★)
Dubai Old Village in Al Hamriya, on the Bur Dubai side of Dubai Creek, is a reconstructed heritage quarter of coral-stone and gypsum buildings showing how Dubai looked before the oil boom. 4.6★ (1,109 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Creek Park: Dubai Travel Guide (4.5★)
Creek Park is a large green stretch along Dubai Creek in Umm Hurair, best known for its cable car, kids' play areas, botanical trails, and creek-side dining. 4.5★ (15,808 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dubai Old City: Travel Guide (4.6★)
Dubai Old City sits in Al Hamriya, on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, a maze of low sand-coloured buildings, wind towers and narrow lanes built to evoke the emirate's pre-oil past. 4.6★ (4,457 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Etihad Museum: Dubai Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Etihad Museum sits on Jumeira Street where the UAE's founding fathers signed the 1971 union agreement, and its swooping white "manuscript" roofline is worth seeing even before you step inside. 4.6★ (3,287 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Hindu Temple, Dubai: Travel Guide (4.8★)
This is Dubai's newer Hindu temple complex in Jebel Ali, open daily 6am–8:30pm, and it draws steady crowds all day on weekends. 4.8★ (6,449 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Downtown Dubai 107 km away
attraction Burj Park: Downtown Dubai Travel Guide (4.5★)
Burj Park is the waterfront lawn at the foot of Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, open 24 hours and free to enter. 4.5★ (418 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Zabeel Palace: Downtown Dubai Travel Guide (4.6★)
Zabeel Palace sits in Za'abeel, on the edge of Downtown Dubai, and it's not a walk-in attraction: this is the working residence of Dubai's ruling family. 4.6★ (2,659 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction At The Top, Burj Khalifa: Downtown Dubai Travel Guide (4.2★)
At The Top, Burj Khalifa is open daily from 10am to 8pm, with entry to Level 124 and 125 (and Level 148 on premium tickets). 4.2★ (6,072 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem The Dubai Fountain: Downtown Dubai Travel Guide (4.8★)
The Dubai Fountain performs on the man-made lake at the foot of Burj Khalifa, with jets shooting up to 140 meters in time with music and colored lights. 4.8★ (138,727 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.