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The 9 Best Day Trips from Sharjah

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 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, led by Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain City. The closest is Business Bay, about 35 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 Sharjah at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Dubai	30 km S	35 min	Half-day trip
Abu Dhabi	142 km SW	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Al Ain City	132 km S	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Ras Al Khaimah	73 km NE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Jebel Ali	48 km SW	55 min	Half-day trip
Business Bay	22 km SW	35 min	Half-day trip
Dubai Investments Park	44 km SW	50 min	Half-day trip
Dubai Marina	38 km SW	45 min	Half-day trip
Fujairah	97 km E	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Sharjah

1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car30 km south of Sharjah1 hr 10 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
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Sharjah4 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Observation Deck at 300.
Also nearby: Musaffah, Khalifah A City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
3
Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Sharjah4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for حديقة العين للحيوانات.
4
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Sharjah2 hr 50 min round trip
5
Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car48 km south-west of Sharjah1 hr 50 min round trip
6
Business Bay, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car22 km south-west of Sharjah1 hr 10 min round trip
7
Dubai Investments Park, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 50 min by car44 km south-west of Sharjah1 hr 40 min round trip
8
Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car38 km south-west of Sharjah1 hr 30 min round trip
9
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km east of Sharjah3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Sharjah to Dubai

A realistic pace for Dubai, 30 km from Sharjah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Sharjah
09:05Arrive in Dubai (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 Sharjah
15:40Home in Sharjah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sharjah?: The best day trips from Sharjah are Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain City, Ras Al Khaimah, Jebel Ali. The closest is Business Bay, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sharjah?: Business Bay is the closest, 22 km south-west of Sharjah, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sharjah?: 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Sharjah: Business Bay (35 min), Dubai (35 min), Dubai Marina (45 min), Dubai Investments Park (50 min), Jebel Ali (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Sharjah for a day out?: Dubai is the largest city in day-trip range, 30 km south of Sharjah and about 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 Sharjah?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Abu Dhabi at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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