Tours to the Emirate of Fujairah have become popular in recent years. The reason is a good climate, warm waters of the Gulf of Oman and many attractions. However, staying at the airport is not possible as it only serves domestic or commercial flights. Most charters arrive in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. To calculate travel time or plan an independent trip, you need to know the distance between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah by bus, car or taxi.
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About the location of Fujairah
The emirate is located on the coast of the Gulf of Oman, in the eastern part of the UAE. A large area is occupied by mountains, through which the main routes to other regions of the United Arab Emirates lie. The peculiarity of the country is that the network of intercity public transport is not developed. Most residents travel by their own cars or taxis. Given this, you need to plan in advance and choose a way to get from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah.
About the features of the route:
- The distance is 211 km directly or 257 km by road. In miles – 131 and 160 miles, respectively.
- There are no direct bus routes, you need to make a change in Dubai. Buses run through Sharjah or Ajman. On the way you can see Ras Al Khaimah.
- There are two car routes – along the coast or through the mountains. The first is longer, but more picturesque. There are few interesting places on the second.
- The average travel time is 2.5-3 hours. Depends on the chosen route.
An alternative way to travel independently is to book a transfer. This can be done at the stage of buying a tour in the UAE. It is advisable to choose Dubai Airport, since the distance from it to Al-Fujairah is almost two times shorter – 117 km. On an excursion, the travel time will be longer due to stops.
How to get there by bus
To start the trip, you need to head to the central bus station of Fujairah – Fujairah Station. From here departs the only regular bus to Dubai – E700. The frequency of departure is 1-1.5 hours. The timetable is on the website of the bus station. Ticket price to the end point of the route, Dubai Union Square, 25-30 dirhams. The path lies through the mountain range, it is recommended to take drinks with you. You can also buy them along the way at bus stops.
How to get by bus from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi, route:
- Get off at the Fujairah bus station.
- Get to the metro station Dubai Union Square.
- Walk 155m to Union Metro Bus Stop D.
- Buy a ticket for bus number 27 here.
- Make a change at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station on route E100.
The latter will proceed to the Abu Dhabi bus station. There is an alternative route that will not reduce the distance from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. At the last station you need to take bus E101. It is convenient if the main will be late.
Automobile route
It will be faster to get from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi by car. The average travel time is 2 hours. You can rent a car in the capital of the emirate or at the hotel. The latter offer different brands of cars. The advantage of this method is that gasoline in the UAE is relatively cheap. It is recommended to lay a route through the mountainous terrain. Then the distance will be 255 km, which will reduce the travel time.
You need to follow the routes E84, E66 and E11. There are many gas stations along the way where you can buy food and drinks. Information on road signs is duplicated in English and Arabic. When planning a route, it is recommended to choose the Dubai bypass, as traffic jams often occur in the city.