executive saloon
Executive Sedan
The boardroom on wheels — quiet, composed and always on time.
- Up to 4 guests
- 3 bags
- S-Class or similar
Intercity transfer
Dubai to Fujairah and the east coast.
A private car with driver from Dubai across the Hajar Mountains to Fujairah, the Al Aqah beach resorts and Dibba — about 90 minutes to two hours, door to door.
Dubai to Fujairah by private car
The UAE’s east coast faces the Gulf of Oman rather than the Arabian Gulf, and it feels different from Dubai: mountains running down to the sea, quieter beaches and clear water for snorkelling and diving. Fujairah city, the resorts at Al Aqah and the old harbour town of Dibba are all within about two hours of Dubai by road.
Our Dubai to Fujairah car with driver collects you from any Dubai address or from the arrivals hall at DXB and takes you straight to your hotel or meeting. Book one-way, a return on another day, or a full day with the chauffeur waiting, each quoted in writing with fuel and tolls included.
The route across the mountains
Most journeys leave Dubai on E311 or E611 heading north-east, then cut inland past Al Dhaid and Masafi and down through the Hajar Mountains to the coast. The scenery changes quickly from desert to rocky peaks and wadis. Approximate times outside the peaks:
- Dubai to Fujairah city: around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
- Dubai to the Al Aqah resorts: around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Dubai to Dibba: around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
Stops are easy to arrange. The roadside market near Masafi is a popular place to stretch your legs; just mention it when you book so it is built into the timing. The northern and eastern Emirates do not currently charge road tolls, and any Salik gate passed in Dubai is included in your quote.
On the east coast
- Al Aqah: beach resorts and the snorkelling around Snoopy Island, just offshore
- Fujairah city: Fujairah Fort and the corniche
- Al Bidya Mosque: a small, centuries-old mosque often described as the oldest in the UAE
- Dibba: a fishing harbour that is also a starting point for boat trips along the Musandam coast
- Khor Fakkan: part of Sharjah, with a long beach promenade in a mountain-ringed bay
Your chauffeur drops you at each entrance and waits nearby with the car cool, or returns at an agreed time if you are spending the day on the beach.
Weekends, resorts and business
Many Dubai residents book Fujairah for a weekend by the sea: a Friday or Saturday transfer out and a Sunday return. Others travel for work, as Fujairah is one of the world’s largest bunkering hubs and home to energy and shipping companies. Either way, the booking is the same: tell us the addresses and times, and a fixed quote follows by email.
If your boat trip from Dibba enters Omani waters, the tour operator will advise on any documents you need; our job is to get you to the harbour on time and collect you when you return. Around public holidays the coast road and the resorts are busy, so book early.
Diving, snorkelling and the beach
The east coast is the UAE’s best-known area for diving and snorkelling, with reefs and rocky islands close to shore around Al Aqah and Dibba. If you are travelling with your own kit, tell us the number of bags so we can choose a vehicle with enough room, and we can collect you from the dive centre rather than the hotel at the end of the day. Wet kit travels in the luggage space, not the cabin.
Travelling between the coasts
Some guests split a holiday between Dubai and the east coast, or move on to Ras Al Khaimah afterwards. We plan each leg as a separate one-way transfer on one quote, with the dates and times set in advance and changes free up to 24 hours before each pick-up. Arriving at DXB and heading straight to the east coast? Share your flight number and the chauffeur will meet you in arrivals with a name board.
Choosing the vehicle
The executive sedan suits one to three travellers. For the mountain road with a family and beach bags, the luxury SUV is the most comfortable, and the Mercedes V-Class seats seven with luggage space behind. Groups of up to sixteen can travel together in the Mercedes Sprinter.
For other destinations in the north and east, see Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai to Hatta.
Related: Abu Dhabi & Intercity · Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah · Dubai to Hatta · All transfer routes · Book online
Vehicles
Recommended vehicles.
Smooth on the mountain bends, with room for beach bags and dive kit.
full-size SUV
Luxury SUV
Six guests, real luggage space, and presence on arrival.
- Up to 6 guests
- 5 bags
- Escalade or similar
executive MPV
Mercedes V-Class
A business-class cabin for seven, with luggage to spare.
- Up to 7 guests
- 6 bags
- Mercedes V-Class
luxury minibus
Mercedes Sprinter
Executive minibus for up to sixteen — or a VIP lounge for fewer.
- Up to 16 guests
- 12 bags
- Mercedes Sprinter
Questions
Frequently asked.
How long does it take to drive from Dubai to Al Aqah?
Around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your starting point and the traffic leaving Dubai. The route crosses the Hajar Mountains via Al Dhaid and Masafi before reaching the coast. We set the pick-up time so you arrive in good time for check-in or your first dive.
Can we stop at the market near Masafi on the way?
Yes. The roadside market near Masafi, often called the Friday Market although it trades every day, is a popular stop for fruit, plants, pottery and carpets. Mention it when you book so the stop is built into your timing, and the chauffeur will wait while you browse.
Can you take us to Dibba for a boat trip and collect us afterwards?
Yes. Tell us the harbour and the boat’s departure and return times, and we will plan both legs around them. If the trip runs late, the chauffeur waits; any extra time beyond the allowance on your quote is charged at the rate shown there.
Is Khor Fakkan part of Fujairah?
No. Khor Fakkan belongs to the Emirate of Sharjah, although it sits on the east coast between Fujairah city and Dibba. We drive there just as easily, and it combines well with a Fujairah day: the bay, the beach promenade and the mountain views make a good afternoon stop.
Can we do Fujairah as a day trip from Dubai?
Yes, though it is a full day: allow around four hours of driving in total. A typical plan leaves Dubai at about 8am, spends the morning snorkelling at Al Aqah, visits Al Bidya Mosque and Fujairah Fort in the afternoon, and returns to Dubai in the early evening.
Which vehicle is most comfortable on the mountain road?
The luxury SUV, for its height, space and smooth ride on the long bends through the Hajar Mountains. Couples travelling light are perfectly comfortable in the executive sedan, and the Mercedes V-Class is the better choice for seven guests or plenty of luggage.
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