UAE Six Emirates: Private day tour with guide & pickup

Summary

Six Emirates in a Day: Stories, Sand, & Surprises

You’ll travel across six Emirates with a local guide, tasting fresh fruit at Sharjah’s market, walking barefoot on Ajman Beach sand, exploring ancient mosques and forts in Fujairah, and sharing laughs along winding roads between cities. Expect sensory surprises and real moments you’ll remember long after your return.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I signed up for this private tour of the six Emirates mostly out of curiosity. The idea of crossing so many borders in one day sounded a bit wild (and maybe a little exhausting?), but the moment our guide Khalid greeted us outside the hotel with that easy smile, I felt like we were in good hands. There’s something about seeing Dubai fade behind you and realizing you’re actually going to touch all these different places — it’s hard to explain, but it made me feel small and kind of excited at the same time.

First stop was Sharjah’s Souq Al Jubail. The smell hit me before anything else — fresh fish and fruit mixing together in the air, not unpleasant but definitely sharp. Khalid waved at some vendors who grinned back; he told us which stalls had the best dates (I bought too many). Kids were running around the atrium while their parents haggled over mangoes. I tried to say thank you in Arabic — didn’t quite nail it, but got a thumbs-up anyway. Then we wandered through Ajman Beach where the sand felt almost powdery under my sandals and there was this salty breeze coming off the Persian Gulf that made me want to just sit for an hour and do nothing.

The drive between emirates was longer than I expected — sometimes just desert stretching out forever, sometimes sudden clusters of buildings or a mosque gleaming white against the sky. In Ras Al Khaimah, Khalid pointed out where the Queen of Sheeba Palace ruins were (I’d never even heard of that before), then we rolled on toward Fujairah. The Friday Market was chaos in the best way: pomegranates stacked high, people shouting prices back and forth, someone grilling corn right by the roadside. I still think about that smoky-sweet smell.

By late afternoon we reached Al Badiyah Mosque — tiny, ancient, somehow peaceful even with other visitors around. The stone walls felt cool when I touched them. Last stop was Fujairah Fort; climbing up those old steps gave me wobbly legs but also this weird sense of connection to everyone who’d ever stood there before me. We were tired by then but happy-tired, if that makes sense. It’s funny how much you can see in one day without it feeling rushed — or maybe it’s just because Khalid kept telling stories as we drove.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Sharjah and Ajman Highlights

• Visit Al Qasba
• Explore Souq Al Jubail fish market
• Admire art at Sharjah Museum
• Pass by Quran Roundabout
• Pass by Ajman Beach

Day 2 — Discover Umm Al-Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah

• Pass by Umm Al-Quwain city
• Visit Ras Al Khaimah cultural sites

Day 3 — Fujairah's Historical and Natural Sites

• Visit Al-Bidya Mosque
• Explore Fujairah Fort
• Shop at Friday Market
• Relax at Khorfakkan Beach

Top questions

How many emirates are visited on this tour?

This tour visits six emirates: Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.

Is hotel pickup included for this private tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included for all guests on this private day trip.

What are some main attractions visited during the tour?

You’ll visit places like Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah, Ajman Beach, Al Badiyah Mosque in Fujairah, Friday Market, Khorfakkan Beach, and Fujairah Fort.

How long is the drive between emirates?

The drives vary; some stretches are about an hour or more depending on traffic and stops along the way.

Is lunch included during the Six Emirates day trip?

No lunch is included; however bottled water is provided throughout the journey.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

Yes, families can join as it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and includes stops kids may enjoy like markets and beaches.

Are there any cultural dress requirements for visiting mosques?

It’s recommended to dress modestly when visiting mosques such as Al Badiyah Mosque; covering shoulders and knees is advised.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided throughout. Hotel pickup is arranged at your accommodation before setting off with your local guide across all six Emirates—no need to worry about logistics or navigation along the way.