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The 10 Best Day Trips from Business Bay

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 10 good day trips from Business Bay, United Arab Emirates, led by Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain City. The closest is Dubai Marina, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Business Bay at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Abu Dhabi120 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Sharjah22 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Al Ain City121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ajman32 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Ras Al Khaimah95 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Jebel Ali26 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Dubai Investments Park23 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Dubai Marina17 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Fujairah108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Reef Al Fujairah City99 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Business Bay

  1. 1

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of Business Bay3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Observation Deck at 300.

    Also nearby: Musaffah, Khalifah A City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

  2. 2

    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-east of Business Bay1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Pens Gallery.

    Also nearby: Al Majaz, Ar Rumaylah.

  3. 3

    Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Business Bay3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for حديقة العين للحيوانات.

  4. 4

    Ajman, United Arab Emirates

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-east of Business Bay1 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Business Bay3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Business Bay1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Dubai Investments Park, United Arab Emirates

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-west of Business Bay1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-west of Business Bay50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Business Bay3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km east of Business Bay3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Business Bay to Abu Dhabi

A realistic pace for Abu Dhabi, 120 km from Business Bay. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Business Bay
  2. 09:25Arrive in Abu Dhabi (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Observation Deck at 300
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Abu Dhabi
  6. 15:25Head back to Business Bay
  7. 17:20Home in Business Bay

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Business Bay?
The best day trips from Business Bay are Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain City, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah. The closest is Dubai Marina, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Business Bay?
Dubai Marina is the closest, 17 km south-west of Business Bay, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Business Bay?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Business Bay: Dubai Marina (25 min), Sharjah (35 min), Dubai Investments Park (35 min), Jebel Ali (40 min), Ajman (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Business Bay for a day out?
Abu Dhabi is the largest city in day-trip range, 120 km south-west of Business Bay and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Business Bay?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Al Ain City at 121 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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