Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Dubai

5 places within about 4 hours of Dubai, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Every trip here is by car.

Ras Al Khaimah1 hr 15 minAbu Dhabi1 hr 30 minHatta1 hr 30 minMusandam2 hr 30 min

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5 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby car Ras Al Khaimah Quieter beaches, desert resorts and the world's longest zipline on Jebel Jais.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
    • Relaxing
  2. 1 hr 30 minby car Abu Dhabi The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Yas Island theme parks.
    • Culture
    • Family
  3. 1 hr 30 minby car Hatta Hajar Mountain dams, kayaking and mountain biking.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
  4. 2 hr 30 minby car Musandam Fjord-like inlets in Oman with dolphins and dhow cruises.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
  5. 3 hr 30 minby car Liwa Oasis Some of the world's highest dunes at the edge of the Empty Quarter.
    • Adventure
    • Relaxing