By Mohammed Rashad Hussain, Managing PartnerPublished 2 min read
How do you get from Dubai to Khor Fakkan?
Khor Fakkan belongs to Sharjah but sits on the Gulf of Oman. The road from Dubai goes through Sharjah, picks up the Sharjah to Khor Fakkan Road and climbs into the Hajar mountains before dropping to the coast. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes in light traffic from central Dubai.
Because this road goes straight to Khor Fakkan, you skip Fujairah city entirely. That makes it the quickest way to the east coast if the town itself is your goal. For the Fujairah side of the coast, read the Dubai to Fujairah guide.
What is the Khor Fakkan road like, and how many tunnels does it have?
The road is a modern dual route cut through the mountains with a series of tunnels. We have not confirmed the exact length, tunnel count or opening year from an official source, so we do not print them here. If you need those figures, check Sharjah government or WAM announcements.
What matters on the day: the road is a fast, well-lit mountain drive. Cloud and rain can reduce visibility on the ridges, and your driver slows accordingly. If you plan to continue to Oman, the UAE Oman border crossings guide and the Hatta road and passport rules explain what to carry.
Is there public transport from Dubai to Khor Fakkan?
Public transport is limited. Check the Sharjah transport authority and RTA apps for any current service before you plan around one. Most visitors use a private car, which goes from the hotel to the beach without a change in Sharjah.
Our intercity transfers page explains how to request a quote on WhatsApp.
What to see in Khor Fakkan
- Khor Fakkan Beach and corniche: the town’s waterfront, with a promenade and calm water.
- Al Rafisah Dam: a reservoir in the mountains inland of the town, reached by a short drive.
- The amphitheatre: an open-air venue on the waterfront.
- Al Suhub Rest Area: a viewpoint above the town with a view across the bay.
Check opening details on the Sharjah tourism site. Cruise passengers docking at the port should read the Khor Fakkan cruise port guide.
Khor Fakkan or Fujairah: which east-coast day suits you?
Pick Khor Fakkan for a short, quiet day with a corniche walk and a viewpoint. Pick Fujairah for beach resorts, Al Aqah and Snoopy Island. The two are roughly 40 to 45 minutes apart on the coast, so a driver can link them in one long day.
The Fujairah east coast tour combines several east-coast stops with a driver. To compare other routes, start at the road travel from Dubai overview.
Photos in this guide
Date palm groves below the Hajar mountains near Khor FakkanStzeman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The port and town of Khor Fakkan seen from the mountains aboveDalislema / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Palm plantation and coast near Khor Fakkan with a rocky island offshoreStzeman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
