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The 8 Best Day Trips from Dubai Marina

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates, led by Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. The closest is Dubai, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Dubai Marina at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Dubai	16 km E	25 min	Half-day trip
Abu Dhabi	103 km SW	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Sharjah	38 km NE	45 min	Half-day trip
Al Ain City	117 km SE	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Ajman	49 km NE	55 min	Half-day trip
Ras Al Khaimah	112 km NE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Business Bay	17 km NE	25 min	Half-day trip
Fujairah	120 km E	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Dubai Marina

1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car16 km east of Dubai Marina50 min round trip
Known for آي إم جي عالم من المغامرات.
Also nearby: International City, Warīsān, Dubai Silicon Oasis.
2
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Dubai Marina3 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Observation Deck at 300.
Also nearby: Musaffah.
3
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car38 km north-east of Dubai Marina1 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Pens Gallery.
Also nearby: Dayrah, Al Majaz, Ar Rumaylah.
4
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Dubai Marina3 hr 40 min round trip
Known for حديقة العين للحيوانات.
5
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Dubai Marina1 hr 50 min round trip
6
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Dubai Marina3 hr 30 min round trip
7
Business Bay, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car17 km north-east of Dubai Marina50 min round trip
8
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Dubai Marina3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Dubai Marina to Dubai

A realistic pace for Dubai, 16 km from Dubai Marina. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Dubai Marina
08:55Arrive in Dubai (25 min drive)
09:10آي إم جي عالم من المغامرات
11:10Lunch
12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Dubai
14:55Head back to Dubai Marina
15:20Home in Dubai Marina

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Dubai Marina?: The best day trips from Dubai Marina are Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain City, Ajman. The closest is Dubai, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Dubai Marina?: Dubai is the closest, 16 km east of Dubai Marina, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Dubai Marina?: 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Dubai Marina: Dubai (25 min), Business Bay (25 min), Sharjah (45 min), Ajman (55 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Dubai Marina?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Fujairah at 120 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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