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The 9 Best Day Trips from Ras Al Khaimah

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, led by Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman. The closest is Ajman, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ras Al Khaimah at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Dubai	102 km SW	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Sharjah	73 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Ajman	63 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Dayrah	86 km SW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Jebel Ali	121 km SW	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Dubai Investments Park	117 km SW	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
International City	88 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Fujairah	85 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Warīsān	88 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ras Al Khaimah

1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah3 hr 10 min round trip
Known for آي إم جي عالم من المغامرات.
Also nearby: Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Dubai Silicon Oasis.
2
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Pens Gallery.
Also nearby: Al Majaz, Ar Rumaylah, Hawr al ‘Anz.
3
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah2 hr 30 min round trip
4
Dayrah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah2 hr 40 min round trip
5
Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah3 hr 50 min round trip
6
Dubai Investments Park, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah3 hr 40 min round trip
7
International City, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah2 hr 50 min round trip
8
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-east of Ras Al Khaimah2 hr 40 min round trip
9
Warīsān, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai

A realistic pace for Dubai, 102 km from Ras Al Khaimah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Ras Al Khaimah
09:05Arrive in Dubai (1 hr 35 min drive)
09:20آي إم جي عالم من المغامرات
11:20Lunch
12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Dubai
15:05Head back to Ras Al Khaimah
16:40Home in Ras Al Khaimah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ras Al Khaimah?: The best day trips from Ras Al Khaimah are Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Dayrah, Jebel Ali. The closest is Ajman, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ras Al Khaimah?: Ajman is the closest, 63 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ras Al Khaimah for a day out?: Dubai is the largest city in day-trip range, 102 km south-west of Ras Al Khaimah and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ras Al Khaimah?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jebel Ali at 121 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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