Cities Near Dubai
Cities near Dubai, UAE: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dubai, UAE is Sharjah, about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SharjahMuseums and heritage next door | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Abu DhabiGrand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi | 72 mi / 115 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Umm Al Quwain City | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Reef Al Fujairah City | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Al Shamkhah City | 61 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ras Al Khaimah City | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Buraymī | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sohar | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Şaḩam | 117 mi / 189 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Khābūrah | 136 mi / 218 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Dubai
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain City, Reef Al Fujairah City, Al Shamkhah City. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dubai
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sohar, Şaḩam, Al Khābūrah. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dubai include Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain City, Reef Al Fujairah City, Al Shamkhah City. The closest is Sharjah, about 19 miles (31 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Sharjah
- → Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
- → Best time to visit Umm Al Quwain City
- → Best time to visit Reef Al Fujairah City
- → Best time to visit Al Shamkhah City
- → Best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah City
- → Best time to visit Al Buraymī
- → Best time to visit Sohar
- → Best time to visit Şaḩam
- → Best time to visit Al Khābūrah