Cities Near Sharjah
Cities near Sharjah, UAE: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Umm Al Quwain City, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sharjah, UAE is Umm Al Quwain City, about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Al Quwain City | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dubai | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ras Al Khaimah City | 46 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Reef Al Fujairah City | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Al Buraymī | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Al Shamkhah City | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Abu Dhabi | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sohar | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Şaḩam | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bandar Abbas | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Sharjah
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Umm Al Quwain City, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah City, Reef Al Fujairah City, Al Buraymī. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Sharjah
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sohar, Şaḩam, Bandar Abbas. 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 Sharjah include Umm Al Quwain City, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah City, Reef Al Fujairah City, Al Buraymī. The closest is Umm Al Quwain City, about 18 miles (29 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Sharjah
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Umm Al Quwain City
- → Best time to visit Dubai
- → Best time to visit Ras Al Khaimah City
- → Best time to visit Reef Al Fujairah City
- → Best time to visit Al Buraymī
- → Best time to visit Al Shamkhah City
- → Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
- → Best time to visit Sohar
- → Best time to visit Şaḩam
- → Best time to visit Bandar Abbas