Five Emirates Tour Dubai: Museums, Mosques & Beaches in 9h

Five emirates, one day: fort, mosque, fish market, beach

A nine-hour guided tour from Dubai that loops through five emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and back) stopping at museums, a centuries-old mosque, working souks and a bay on the Gulf of Oman. Hotel pickup and all museum entry fees are included. An English-speaking guide leads the route. The itinerary packs historical sites, local markets and coastal views into a single day when time is tight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ajman Museumpassing by
2. Al Badiyah Mosque15m
3. Khor Fakkan10m

Explore five emirates' key attractions

• Visit King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah
• See the Union Monument in Sharjah
• Walk through Souq Al Jubail fish market
• Pass by Blue Souk in Sharjah
• Explore Bait Al Naboodah house
• Tour Al Hisn Fort museum
• Visit Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
• Explore Ajman Museum and fort
• Drive through Umm al-Quwain city
• Pass by Ras Al Khaimah beaches
• Pass by Dibba Al-Fujairah city
• Visit Al Bidya Mosque in Fujairah
• Visit Khor Fakkan city and bay
• Pass by Fujairah emirate coast
• Visit Fujairah Fort

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and heads north into Sharjah, where you walk through the King Faisal Mosque (a prayer hall that holds 17,000 people), then move into the city's squares and souks. Souq Al Jubail is a working fish market with over 100 species on display. The Blue Souk, named for its blue tiles and featured on the UAE five-dirham note, has two stories of shops selling jewellery, carpets and crafts. You'll also see Bait Al Naboodah, an 18th-century coral-walled house built around a courtyard, and Al Hisn fort with its row of cannons and galleries of weaponry and photographs.

From Sharjah, the route pushes into Ajman, where the museum occupies an 18th-century fort in the Al Bustan area. The exhibits span centuries-old manuscripts and wooden dhow models to pottery and funeral jewellery from 3000 BC, with a section devoted to the pearl trade that once dominated the region. Then you continue north into Fujairah to see Al Bidiya Mosque, the oldest mosque in the UAE, sitting in a small village about 50 km from the city center. The final stop is Khor Fakkan on the east coast: a bay facing the Gulf of Oman where you can walk the beach before the drive back to Dubai.

An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group. Bottled water is provided throughout. The tour runs nine hours total, which means the stops themselves are brief (enough to see the main rooms of each museum, walk through the souks, stand in the mosque courtyard and reach the beach), but not long enough to linger. This pace is what fits five emirates into a single day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• an English-speaking guide.
• all museum entrance fees (Ajman Museum and Sharjah's museums).
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to11h before

AgesAdult (18 to 58 years) · Senior (59 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by OBERON TOURISM LLC

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling solo or with a small group and want to see multiple emirates and historical sites in a single day without arranging your own transport or museum tickets. The fixed itinerary and nine-hour pace work best for travelers with limited time in Dubai who prefer a guided route over piecing together separate visits.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Al Bidiya Mosque and why is it worth seeing on this tour?

Al Bidiya Mosque is the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, located in a small village in Fujairah about 50 km north of the city center. It is also known as the Ottoman Mosque and is included as a stop on the route to show the region's oldest religious architecture.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

Meals are not included on this tour. The nine-hour itinerary covers five emirates with stops at museums, mosques, markets and beaches, but you will need to arrange or purchase food separately during the day.

What can I see and do at the Ajman Museum?

Ajman Museum is housed in an 18th-century fort and displays centuries-old manuscripts, weaponry, wooden dhow models and irrigation systems. One notable exhibit is an excavated cemetery from the Al Muwaihat area with pottery and funeral jewellery dating back to 3000 BC. Another section covers the pearl trade that once dominated the region. The museum is open Saturday–Thursday 8am–8pm and Friday 2:30pm–8pm.

What are the souks like on this tour, and what can I buy there?

You visit two major souks in Sharjah: Souq Al Jubail, a working fish market with over 100 species on display plus sections for fruit, vegetables and meat; and the Blue Souk, a two-story indoor market with jewellery, watches, clothing, Persian carpets, kilims and handmade crafts. The Blue Souk is one of Sharjah's most photographed buildings and features on the UAE five-dirham bank note.

Is hotel pickup included, and what time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The specific pickup time will be confirmed when you book. The tour itself runs nine hours from the time you are collected.

Will I have time to swim or spend significant time at Khor Fakkan beach?

Khor Fakkan is the final stop on the itinerary, a bay on the Gulf of Oman facing the east coast. The tour includes a walk on the beach, but the nine-hour schedule means the stop is brief before the return drive to Dubai.