For a trip to Fujairah, the simplest option is usually to rent a car in Dubai and drive there yourself: it is about 130 km on good roads through the Hajar Mountains, typically an hour and a half to two hours. Every car has a refundable deposit from AED 1,000, insurance is included and 250 km a day is part of the price. If you want the car delivered to Fujairah itself, ask us when booking, as delivery outside Dubai is arranged case by case.
Rent in Dubai or look for a car in Fujairah
Fujairah sits on the east coast, on the Gulf of Oman, on the other side of the mountains from Dubai. Most visitors either stay at a beach resort between Fujairah city and Dibba or come over from Dubai for a few days. There are rental desks in Fujairah, but the choice of cars is much smaller than in Dubai, and comparing terms after you arrive is not convenient.
If you fly into Dubai and head east afterwards, picking the car up in Dubai is the practical route. Collect it at our office in Princess Tower, Dubai Marina, or have it delivered to your address in Dubai, then keep it for the whole trip. On rentals of 7 days or more, delivery and return anywhere in Dubai are free; on shorter rentals, delivery and return together cost 210 AED. You are not tied to a transfer, and you can stop at Masafi, Khor Fakkan or Dibba on the way.
If you are staying in Fujairah for the whole holiday and only need a car there, write to us in advance. Delivery outside Dubai is not part of our standard terms, so it depends on the car, the rental length and the address.
What the drive is like
There are two main ways east. One goes through Sharjah and Al Dhaid to Masafi and then down to the coast. The other joins the Sheikh Khalifa Highway (E84), which crosses the Hajar Mountains through a series of tunnels and comes out right at Fujairah city. Both are wide, well-marked tarmac roads, and you do not need four-wheel drive for either.
Things worth knowing before you set off:
- Long descents. On the way down to the coast, slow down before the slope and let the engine help with braking instead of riding the brake pedal.
- Trucks. The mountains are full of quarries, and on weekdays there is a steady flow of heavy lorries. Overtake only where you can see well ahead.
- Speed cameras. Limits change along the route, so watch the signs and your navigation app. Fines are paid by the renter at actual cost.
- Fuel. There are petrol stations on the way, but leaving Dubai with a full tank is easier.
- Darkness. It gets dark quickly in the mountains. If this is your first time driving in the UAE, start the drive back while it is still light.
Which car class makes sense
Any car will handle the road to Fujairah. The choice comes down to how many of you there are and how much driving you plan along the coast. Prices are as of November 2026; the current price is always on each car page.
| Car | Seats | Day, AED | Week, AED | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Raize 2024 | 5 | 148 | 890 | two people on a budget |
| Mazda 3 2025 | 5 | 150 | 980 | a couple, a relaxed motorway sedan |
| Toyota Camry 2025 | 5 | 180 | 1,170 | a family, quiet and roomy |
| Kia Sportage 2025 | 5 | 190 | 1,240 | a crossover with a higher seat |
| Nissan X-Trail 2025 | 7 | 200 | 1,300 | families of up to seven, all-wheel drive |
| Toyota Fortuner 2024 | 7 | 280 | 1,680 | gravel tracks to the wadis |
A proper SUV is only worth it if you plan to leave the tarmac for wadis and mountain villages. For a beach resort and coastal drives, a sedan or crossover is more comfortable and uses less fuel. A week usually works out cheaper than paying by the day: the Camry costs 1,170 AED for 7 days against 1,260 AED at the daily rate, and Dubai delivery becomes free at that length.
Is 250 km a day enough
Most cars include 250 km per day. A return trip from Dubai to Fujairah is about 260 km, and a drive up the coast to Dibba or Khor Fakkan adds more. So a single-day trip will usually go slightly over the limit, while a rental of several days normally leaves enough room.
Extra kilometres are charged at each car's own rate, shown on its page. For the Toyota Raize, Mazda 3 and Toyota Camry it is 1 AED per km; for the Toyota Fortuner it is 2 AED. On a three or four day east coast trip, the limit is rarely an issue.
The Oman border is close
Fujairah borders Oman. The town of Dibba is split between Fujairah, Sharjah and Oman, the Omani Musandam peninsula starts to the north, and there is a small Omani enclave, Madha, near Khor Fakkan. Taking a rental car across the Omani border is only possible if you agree it with us when booking, so if you want to visit the Omani side of Dibba or drive on to Musandam, tell us in advance.
Some cars in our fleet come from a partner company with their own terms: a 1,000 AED deposit, a minimum of 3 or 7 days, and no driving into Oman. Every car has a refundable deposit from AED 1,000, and the exact amount is shown on its page.
How to book for an east coast trip
Pick a car on the site and send a request through the form on its page with your dates, or write to info@rentalcars-dubai.ae. Mention that you are going to Fujairah, and if you need delivery outside Dubai, include the hotel address. Agree any date changes with us in writing.
Drivers must be at least 21 with one year of driving experience. Licences from the EU, the UK, the US and a number of other countries are accepted on their own; visitors from countries such as Russia, India or Egypt need an International Driving Permit together with their national licence. You can pay in cash, by bank card or by e-wallet; with a card, the rental amount may be held as a pre-authorisation and charged at the end. Salik tolls in Dubai and any fines are paid at actual cost.
