Day 1: Arrival Dubai & Desert Escape
Dubai → Al Qudra → Bab Al Shams Desert
Day 2: Desert Landscapes & Ancient Arabia
Dubai → Mleiha → Fossil Rock → Khor Fakkan Mleiha Archaeological Centre & Fossil Rock
Day 3: The Scenic East Coast Road Khor Fakkan → Al Rafisah Dam → Fujairah Dramatic Views , Hidden Beaches & Fujairah Corniche
Day 4: Heritage & Coastal Villages
Fujairah → Al Bidyah → Dibba Fujairah Fort & Al Bidyah Mosque
Day 5: Through the Mountains to Hatta
Dibba → Masafi → Hatta Hajar Mountains, Hatta Dam & Hatta Heritage Village
Day 6: The Long Scenic Drive North
Hatta → Ras Al Khaimah
Day 7: Jebel Jais Self-Drive Adventure
Canyon Viewpoints Scenic Picnic Stops Sunset at Altitude
Overnight: Ras Al Khaimah
Day 8: Coastal Return to Dubai
Ras Al Khaimah → Umm Al Quwain → Dubai (Optional Stops)
Mangrove viewpoints — Umm Al
Quwain's serene coastal wetlands
Fishing harbours — one last taste of traditional Gulf life
Local cafés for a final karak before the city reclaims you
All year