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Dubai International Airport (DXB) → Fujairah transfer

Fujairah, on the UAE's east coast, is about 109 km from Dubai International Airport. A private transfer takes around 104–130 minutes across the Hajar mountains and typically costs around €110–150 in a standard car or €140–190 in a minivan. The exact price is shown before booking.

From
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
To
Fujairah
Distance
109 km
Typical drive
104–130 min

This is the only emirate that faces the Gulf of Oman rather than the Arabian Gulf. It draws divers, snorkellers and travellers looking for a quieter beach with mountains as a backdrop.

How does the drive from Dubai to the east coast go?

From DXB the car heads east out of Dubai on one of the inland highways, such as Emirates Road, and passes the edge of the desert towards Maleha in Sharjah. There it joins the Sheikh Khalifa Highway, a wide modern road that climbs through the rocky Hajar mountains before dropping down to Fujairah.

The landscape changes completely within an hour: city towers give way to sand, then to bare brown peaks and wadis. The mountain section is a good road, but it has gradients and curves, so travellers who get car sick may want a front seat.

Where on the east coast are you staying?

Fujairah city
Business hotels, the Corniche and Fujairah Fort. The 104–130 minutes on this page refer to this area.
Beach resorts north towards Al Aqah
Many of the large beach resorts lie along the coast road north of the city towards Al Aqah and Dibba. Reaching them adds driving time; the exact price for your hotel is shown before booking.
Kalba and the south
South of Fujairah city, the Kalba area belongs to Sharjah. Give the full hotel name so the right destination is set.

Diving gear, families and long-stay luggage

Snoopy Island off Al Aqah and the reefs along this coast are a classic dive and snorkel area, and many guests travel with their own fins, masks or full dive kits. Declare dive bags when booking; one extra bag can push a group from a car into a minivan.

Families on a beach week often have more suitcases than city visitors. Child seats can be requested when booking, which matters on a drive of close to two hours.

Planning the return to DXB

For the way back, a pickup about 4 hours before an international flight is a sensible rule for Fujairah city. From resorts further north, add 30–45 minutes. Evening traffic on the Dubai side can slow the last stretch towards the airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from DXB to Fujairah?

About 104–130 minutes for 109 km to Fujairah city. Resorts further north along the coast take longer.

Is the road through the mountains safe?

Yes. The Sheikh Khalifa Highway is a modern multi-lane road. It does have climbs and curves, which some passengers notice more than others.

Can we stop for photos in the mountains?

The transfer is a direct private ride. A short stop at a safe place can be requested when booking, and the local provider will say whether it is possible.

How much is a minivan to Fujairah?

A minivan for up to about seven typically costs around €140–190 from DXB. The exact price for your hotel is shown before booking.

Is there a passport check on the way?

No. The route crosses Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, all within the United Arab Emirates, so there is no border control.

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