The Ajman to Khasab drive is 2.5–3 hours (250 km), the same as from Sharjah. Same-day return is possible with the half-day dhow cruise. From 250 AED per person self-drive.
Take Emirates Road (E611) or Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) north through Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah. Distance: 150 km. Time: 1.5 hours. No tolls on this route.
Average 30-45 minutes. Have passports, Mulkiya/NOC, and cash ready (270 AED for 2 people). The UAE exit counter is first, then the Oman entry counter.
The 90-minute mountain road is the most scenic part of the drive — hairpin turns through the Hajar Mountains with views of the Arabian Sea. Stop at the viewpoint 20 minutes before Khasab.
Park at the port car park (free). Our team meets you at the port entrance. Boarding starts 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
| Option | Self-drive | With transfer | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day dhow cruise | 250 AED / person | 1,100 AED / person | Same-day return |
| Full-day dhow cruise | 280 AED / person | 1,200 AED / person | Full experience |
| Overnight package (2 days) | 1,200 AED / person | 2,200 AED / person | Weekend getaway |
Self-drive prices exclude border costs (~270 AED per car for 2 people). Transfer prices include border handling.
Ajman is the quietest departure city — the roads are emptier and the border is less crowded than from Dubai. Leave at 05:30 and you will be through the border by 07:30. The extra 30 minutes of sleep compared to a Dubai departure is worth it. Our Ajman guests consistently have the fastest crossing times.
Six hours on board the dhow Al-Salam or Al-Khaleej through Khor Sham, with a swim-and-snorkel stop at Telegraph Island, an on-board Omani buffet, and a 90%+ chance of seeing dolphins on the way in.
20 OMR
A 3.5-hour morning or afternoon dhow cruise into Khor Sham with one snorkel stop at Telegraph Island. Best for cruise-ship passengers and short-stay visitors.
12 OMR
A 9–10 hour 4x4 expedition to Jebel Harim (2,087 m), Khor Najd viewpoint, fossil sites and a Bedouin village, with a mountain-top picnic lunch.
25 OMR
A 24-hour dhow trip: full day on the water, BBQ dinner under the stars, sleep on board in a sheltered cove, dawn snorkel and breakfast before returning.
50 OMR
Charter the dhow Al-Salam or Al-Khaleej privately. Pick the route, the menu and the schedule. Best for families, honeymoons and small events.
150 OMR
A 2-hour speedboat dolphin-watching tour in Khor Sham with a marine guide. We see dolphins on about 85% of trips; same species every month of the year.
15 OMR
2.5 to 3 hours one-way, plus 30 to 60 minutes at the border. Total door-to-door is 3 to 4 hours from an Ajman hotel to the Khasab dhow. The route is Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) north to Ras Al Khaimah, then E18 to the Al Dara border.
Yes, with the half-day dhow cruise. Leave Ajman at 05:30, cross the border at 07:30, do the half-day cruise from 10:00 to 13:00, cross back at 15:30, be in Ajman by 18:00. The full-day cruise means a 20:00 return — doable but tiring.
Half-day dhow cruise self-drive: from 250 AED per person. Full-day dhow cruise self-drive: from 280 AED per person. Add 270 AED per car for border costs (visa + exit + insurance for 2 people). With private transfer from Ajman: from 1,200 AED per person round-trip.
Yes, the Al Dara border is the same crossing. The only difference is Ajman is 30 minutes closer to the border than central Dubai, so you save 30 minutes each way — a total of 1 hour saved on the round trip.
Wednesday or Saturday. Avoid Friday afternoon (worst traffic) and the days after UAE public holidays. Tuesday morning is also quiet.
Yes, but only if the rental company gives you a written NOC (No Objection Certificate). Major companies like Thrifty, Hertz, and Budget provide NOCs for 50-150 AED. Call them 48 hours before your trip.
Tell us your group size, your dates, and your preferred option. We will send back a plan with the cost, the pickup time, and the border procedure within 30 minutes.
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