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Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) → Palm Jumeirah transfer

From Sharjah International Airport to Palm Jumeirah the transfer covers about 62 km and usually takes 72–90 minutes. Typical prices are around €60–85 for a car with up to three passengers and around €80–110 for a minivan for up to seven. The exact price is shown before you book.

From
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
To
Palm Jumeirah
Distance
62 km
Typical drive
72–90 min

The Palm is home to many of Dubai's large beach resorts, so this route is common for couples and families who land at SHJ and spend their holiday by the sea.

From Sharjah to the island

The route crosses almost all of Dubai. After leaving Sharjah, the driver usually takes Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) inland or Al Ittihad Road (E11) followed by Sheikh Zayed Road, depending on where the commuter traffic is worst. Both lead to the interchange where the road onto the Palm begins.

From there the car runs along the trunk of the island. Resorts on the outer crescent are reached through an undersea tunnel, which adds a few minutes compared with hotels on the trunk.

Where on the Palm are you staying?

The trunk
Apartment towers, hotels and shopping along the central spine of the island, closest to the mainland.
The fronds
Residential streets with villas and some holiday rentals. Entrances have security, so the full address and a contact number are useful.
The crescent
The outer ring with the large beach resorts, including Atlantis at its tip, reached through the tunnel from the trunk.

Resort luggage and families

Guests on the Palm often travel with more luggage than city visitors, including strollers and beach equipment. A minivan has room for a family of five or six with suitcases. Request child seats in advance, and declare golf bags or water sports gear when booking.

Leaving the Palm for Sharjah Airport

Plan your pickup about three and a half hours before departure from SHJ, and nearer four hours for a weekday afternoon or evening flight, when traffic out of Dubai towards Sharjah is at its peak. Crescent resorts should allow a little more because of the tunnel and the resort driveways.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Sharjah Airport to Atlantis The Palm?

The Palm is about 62 km from SHJ and the typical drive is 72–90 minutes. Atlantis sits at the far end of the crescent, so expect the upper part of that range.

What does a transfer from SHJ to Palm Jumeirah cost?

A car usually costs around €60–85 and a minivan around €80–110. The exact price is shown before you book.

Can the driver take me to a villa on the fronds?

The fronds have security at their entrances. Give the full villa address and a contact number when booking, and the driver will go as far as access allows, usually to your door.

Is it better to land at Sharjah or Dubai for the Palm?

Dubai International is somewhat closer, but SHJ is often the airport with the most suitable flight. The transfer from Sharjah takes longer, mainly because of the commuter traffic at the start.

Will the price change if traffic is heavy?

No. The price agreed at booking stays the same, whatever the traffic between Sharjah and the Palm.

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