13-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary within 5 Hours from Dubai

  1. Day 1: Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    16 minutes (8.5 km) from City Center Abu Dhabi

    Gorgeous architecture

  2. Day 2: Discover Qasr Al Watan Palace
    23 minutes (18 km) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    Royal elegance display

  3. Day 3: Immerse in the Al Ain Oasis Farm
    1 hour 30 minutes (146 km) from Qasr Al Watan Palace

    Traditional agriculture showcase

  4. Day 4: Explore the Al Jahili Fort
    12 minutes (6.5 km) from Al Ain Oasis Farm

    Historic military building

  5. Day 5: Hike in the Hajar Mountains
    2 hours 17 minutes (214 km) from Al Jahili Fort

    Spectacular mountain vistas

  6. Day 6: Interact with Falcons at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
    2 hours 45 minutes (283 km) from Hajar Mountains

    Falconry experience

  7. Day 7: Discover the forts of Fujairah
    2 hours 43 minutes (246 km) from Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital

    Historic architecture

  8. Day 8: Relax at Khor Fakkan Beach
    35 minutes (30 km) from Fujairah Fort

    Scenic beach location

  9. Day 9: Explore the ancient town of Umm Al Quwain
    1 hour 17 minutes (89 km) from Khor Fakkan Beach

    Waterfront charm

  10. Day 10: Enjoy the Sharjah Arts Museum
    50 minutes (35 km) from Umm Al Quwain

    Fine arts collection

  11. Day 11: Visit the Heart of Sharjah
    18 minutes (14.5 km) from Sharjah Arts Museum

    Heritage district

  12. Day 12: Stroll in the Dubai Miracle Garden
    33 minutes (25 km) from Heart of Sharjah

    Floral wonderland

  13. Day 13: Shop at the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
    25 minutes (16 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Mega mall & world's tallest building

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (2 hours, free)
  • Qasr Al Watan Palace (2 hours, AED 60)
  • Al Ain Oasis Farm (3 hours, AED 20)
  • Al Jahili Fort (1 hour, free)
  • Hajar Mountains (6 hours, free)
  • Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (2 hours, AED 170)
  • Fujairah Fort (1 hour, free)
  • Khor Fakkan Beach (4 hours, free)
  • Umm Al Quwain (2 hours, free)
  • Sharjah Arts Museum (2 hours, AED 10)
  • Heart of Sharjah (3 hours, free)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (4 hours, AED 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 515

Useful Tips

If more time: Spend the night at the Liwa Oasis and explore the vast sand dunes. Less time: Skip Al Ain Oasis Farm and/or Fujairah Fort. For a more religious trip head to Sharjah and Ajman Sheikh Zayed Mosques and Ruler's Family Palace

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