The Fujairah to Khasab drive is 4–4.5 hours (320 km) via the scenic coastal E89 road and the Dibba border. Same-day return is not safe — we recommend the 2-night package. From 250 AED per person self-drive.
The 120 km coastal drive north is the most scenic stretch of the trip — the Hajar Mountains on one side, the Gulf of Oman on the other. Time: 1.5 hours.
The Dibba border is smaller than Al Dara — usually 15-20 minutes to cross. You will need the same documents: passport, Mulkiya/NOC, 50 AED per person for the visa, 35 AED for the UAE exit fee.
After the border, drive 2 hours west on the E18 through the Hajar Mountains to Khasab. The mountain pass is beautiful but winding — take it slow.
The 5-6 hour drive each way means a same-day return is not practical. We strongly recommend the 2-night package so you can enjoy the dhow cruise without rushing. Our Fujairah guests who try a same-day return consistently regret it — the fatigue makes the border crossing miserable.
| Option | Self-drive | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Full-day dhow cruise | 250 AED / person | Overnight stay in Khasab |
| 2-night package (cruise + safari) | 1,200 AED / person | Weekend trip from Fujairah |
| 3-night package (cruise + safari + camp) | 1,800 AED / person | Complete experience |
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
4 to 4.5 hours one-way, plus 30 to 60 minutes at the border. Total door-to-door is 5 to 6 hours. The distance is 320 km via the E89 coastal road.
Not safely. The total drive is 10 to 12 hours round-trip, plus a 6-hour dhow cruise. We recommend the 2-night package — drive to Khasab on day 1, do the dhow on day 2, drive back on day 3.
Take the E89 north along the coast to Dibba, then the E18 west into Musandam. The road is scenic, the drive is easy, and the border is at Dibba Al-Baya (also called the Dibba border). This is different from the Al Dara border used by Dubai travellers.
Yes. The Dibba border (Dibba Al-Baya) is on the east coast near Fujairah, while Al Dara is on the west coast near Ras Al Khaimah. Dibba is smaller, faster to cross, and closer to the southern Musandam dive sites like Lima Rock.
The 3-day package. Drive to Khasab on day 1, full-day dhow cruise on day 2 (with the Dibba border return through Fujairah), overnight camping on day 3. From 1,800 AED per person.
No. There is no passenger ferry between Fujairah and Khasab. The drive is the only option. Some guests fly from Dubai to Khasab (1.5 hours, 35 OMR one-way) but that adds a Dubai detour from Fujairah.
Tell us your group size, your dates, and your preferred option. We will send back a plan with the cost and the border procedure within 30 minutes.
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