There is no better way to get to know a country than by driving across it. This is especially true about the UAE, which has extensive highway networks to explore. Most are new and well-lit at night, with level terrain for discovering new vistas and monuments, providing both drivers and passengers with a fresh viewpoint on life in the UAE that major city living cannot. So if you are planning your next trip to Dubai, then you have just one question to solve: what places to add to your road-trip agenda?

But before we go, we want to give you some obvious yet very useful pieces of advice that will brighten up a long trip.

• Create a budget for your trip. Fuel, snacks, overnight stays along the way, midnight sprees with friends in new cities – all this can significantly lighten the wallet, especially if the trip is longer than a couple of days. Once you study the conditions of the route and draw up a rough picture of your future trip, estimate your daily budget and try not to deviate from it - this will save you from unnecessary stress.

• Come up with entertainment.Some parts of the path will be boring. Sometimes, to see the most incredible places, you need to drive for a long, long time past unremarkable ones. It is better to immediately prepare internally for long stretches with the same landscapes - then boredom will not attack suddenly. Download movies or save casino Revolut sites to pass the time on your trip.
• Get to know your car as best you can. The size of the vehicle and its characteristics, how much fuel the car consumes, what speed it can reach and how it behaves in difficult conditions – all this knowledge is worth its weight in gold on a road trip. Safety on the road depends on them – both for the driver and for passengers.

So, let’s talk about the best UAE spots now!

The Northern Emirates: Mountains, Forts, & Coastlines

• Distance: 113 kilometers (70 miles)
• Time required: 4 hours up to 1-2 days

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), located northeast of Dubai, has earned the status of “Adventure Emirate.” A vacation to Ras al Khaimah offers numerous unique experiences — from the sea to sky-high mountains (yes, there is a mountain range in this desert nation!). While probably more renowned in recent years for its stretch of opulent beachfront resorts, Ras Al Khaimah is home to the country's highest mountain, Jebel Jais, in the Hajar Mountains, which span the full length of the country's east coast and into Oman's east coast.

The beautiful 30-kilometer tarmacked mountain route, with bends and steep inclines, is one of the country's most spectacular picturesque driving highways to explore on a car. This is an outdoor adventurer's paradise at the summit of Jebel Jais, offering the option to ride the world's longest zipline. Aerial ropes courses, Via Ferrata, and other adrenaline-pumping activities are also available, so grab your car and explore this amazing spot.

Al Ain: The Garden City and Historic Oasis

• Distance: 145 kilometers (90 miles)
• Time required: 6 hours up to a full day

The ancient Oasis City of Al Ain, also known as the Garden City, is renowned as the birthplace of the UAE, where Sheikh Zayed, the country's founding father, was born. The travel to Al Ain is a pretty simple highway drive from Dubai that takes roughly 90 minutes; nevertheless, the interesting activities that await you when you arrive make it ideal to have a vehicle. Other ancient sites going back to the Bronze Age may be found on the fringes of the city, so add them to your must-visit list for a vacation behind the wheel.

Al Ain Zoo is likewise regarded as one of the city's top attractions. With the inclusion of a safari a few years ago, this has become a fascinating desert trip for both kids and adults. If you wish to study the Arabian Peninsula's ancient legacy and physical geography, the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre inside the zoo is one of the top educational and historical resources in the nation to head to in your car. There are several additional museums in Al Ain. For history aficionados, the Al Ain Palace Museum and the Al Jahili Fort are must-sees.

The Desert Adventure: Liwa Oasis & the Empty Quarter

• Distance: 335 kilometers (208 miles)
• Time Required: 1 full day + overnight

If you're looking for an Arabian Nights-style journey into the desert sands, this Liwa Desert road trip on a car is for you. It's not nicknamed the Empty Quarter for nothing: the great bulk of the UAE's land mass is only accessible via a few well-maintained paved roads that lead visitors to a whole other side of the Emirates. Those with a 4WD and the proper equipment may tackle the immense dunes, or for a more tranquil experience, try one of the luxury lodges or glamping choices to enjoy the brilliantly star-lit evenings and days. If any of the environment appears familiar, it's because the Liwa desert serves as the background for the planet Jakku in Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

Ensure a Spectacular Road Trip!

As you can see, there is a lot to explore in the UAE. So plan your road trip thoroughly and you’ll get an unforgettable experience!.
 

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