Fujairah Day Trip from Dubai: Private Tour with Lunch

See the UAE's rugged east coast without arranging the drive yourself

A private day trip from Dubai to Fujairah and the east coast, traveling by air-conditioned coach through the Hajar mountains to visit Al Dhaid, Dibba Al-Hisn, Fujairah Fort, Al Badiyah Mosque (the oldest in the UAE), Al Bithnah Fort and Masafi market. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a beach resort with swimming time, and a professional guide in your choice of language are included. The itinerary can be customized with your guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Fujairah and surrounding areas

• Drive through Al Dhaid oasis city
• Browse Masafi Friday Market
• Admire Hajar Mountains en route
• Wander around Dibba port
• Drive along coast past fishing villages
• Enjoy lunch at local beach resort
• Swim in the Indian Ocean
• Visit Al Badiyah Mosque
• Stop at renovated Fujairah Old Fort
• Visit Bithnah oasis before return

The experience

The drive east from Dubai crosses into a landscape most visitors never see. You travel through Al Dhaid, an oasis city built on fruit and vegetable plantations, then stop at Masafi's Friday Market to browse local crafts and goods. The Hajar Mountains rise on both sides as the route descends toward the coast, passing through Dibba Al-Hisn, a small fishing village where you have time to walk the port and watch the boats.

Lunch happens at a local beach resort on the Indian Ocean, and you get time to swim in the Gulf of Oman before the afternoon stops. Al Badiyah Mosque, built in the 15th century, is the oldest mosque in the Emirates and sits on a hillside overlooking the coast. In Fujairah City, the recently renovated Old Fort stands as a photo stop, and the tour ends at Al Bithnah, a verdant oasis surrounded by date palms and gardens. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, with an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of two other languages. If any site is closed during your visit, your guide arranges an alternate stop.

You can discuss changes to the itinerary with your guide on the day. If you want to add an entrance fee not included in the package, you pay the guide directly. Summer temperatures on the east coast can reach 42–45 degrees Celsius with humidity above 90 percent, so lightweight clothing, sunglasses and a hat are essential, and the operator recommends taking precautions against the heat.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• transport through the Hajar mountains to Al Dhaid, Masafi, Dibba Al-Hisn, Fujairah, and Al Bithnah.
• entry to Fujairah Fort and Al Badiyah Mosque.
• lunch at a local beach resort with swimming time in the Gulf of Oman.
• a professional guide in your chosen language.
• time to browse Masafi's Friday Market and explore Dibba's small port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Odyssey DMC

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want a guide handling the route, the timing and the stops so you can focus on the landscape and the sites instead of navigating or planning the day. A shared group tour would mean a larger vehicle and a fixed schedule. This one keeps the group to your party and lets you linger at stops or move on as you prefer.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

What is Al Badiyah Mosque and why is it on this tour?

Al Badiyah Mosque is the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, built in the 15th century on a hillside overlooking the coast near Fujairah. It's a stop on the tour because it represents the region's Islamic heritage and sits at a vantage point over the Gulf of Oman.

Do I get to swim during this day trip from Dubai?

Yes, you stop for lunch at a local beach resort on the Indian Ocean and have time for a relaxing swim in the Gulf of Oman before the tour continues to the afternoon stops.

What is the Masafi market and what will I find there?

Masafi's Friday Market is a local bazaar where you can browse authentic Arabian wares, handicrafts and goods. The stop gives you time to walk through and shop for souvenirs or local products before the drive continues toward the coast.

How long is the drive from Dubai to Fujairah on this tour?

The full day trip runs eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. The drive crosses the Hajar mountain range and passes through several towns and villages, with stops built into the itinerary so you're not sitting in the vehicle the entire time.

Can I customize the itinerary or skip any stops?

Yes, you can discuss changes to the itinerary with your guide during the tour. If you want to add entrance fees for sites not included in the package price, you pay the guide directly on the day.