Musandam Dibba Tour

11 Hours Round trip from Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Musandam dhow cruise from Dubai to Dibba
  • 02 Sail through fjord-like inlets beneath the Hajar mountains
  • 03 Chance to spot dolphins during the cruise
  • 04 Swimming and snorkelling stop in a sheltered bay
  • 05 Traditional wooden dhow with shaded decks and cushions
  • 06 Buffet lunch served on board
  • 07 Soft drinks, mineral water, tea, coffee, fruit, and biscuits included
  • 08 Shared transfers from fixed points in Deira and Bur Dubai

Discover the dramatic coastline of Musandam on a full-day dhow cruise from Dubai to Dibba, where the Hajar mountains meet the sea in a landscape often called the Norway of Arabia. After the scenic drive to the border area, board a traditional wooden dhow with shaded seating and set out into the fjord-like inlets of the peninsula.

Cruise past rugged cliffs and clear waters, with the chance to spot dolphins along the way. During the trip, the dhow stops in a sheltered bay for swimming and snorkelling, with equipment provided, before a buffet lunch is served on board with soft drinks, tea, coffee, fruit, and biscuits.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Dubai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Dibba and boarding the dhow

An early transfer runs up the east coast to Dibba, on the border between Fujairah and Oman, taking about two and a half hours from Dubai. At the harbour the group boards a traditional wooden dhow laid out with cushions and shaded decks.

Cruise through the Musandam fjords

The dhow sails into the fjords of the Musandam peninsula, where the Hajar mountains drop straight into deep water - the reason the coast is often called the Norway of Arabia. Dolphins are regularly seen alongside the boat on the way out.

Swimming, snorkelling and lunch on board

The boat anchors in a sheltered bay for swimming and snorkelling, with masks and fins provided and banana-boat rides available. A buffet lunch with soft drinks, tea and fruit is served on deck before the return sail and the drive back to Dubai.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station 1 city · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up & Drop off ( Sharing Transfer) ( Fixed Locations in Deira / Bur Dubai)
  • 5-6 Hours Dhow Cruise
  • Buffet Lunch onboard
  • Soft Drinks & Mineral Water
  • Fresh Fruits & Biscuits
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Life Jackets & Snorkeling Kits

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • This tour crosses into Oman, so a valid original passport is compulsory - not a copy, and not an Emirates ID.
  • Holders of a single-entry UAE visa cannot cross the border; a multiple-entry visa or your own national passport is required, and some nationalities need an Oman visa arranged in advance.
  • Send us your passport details well before your travel date so the border formalities can be arranged, and check your own entry requirements before booking.
  • Transfers are shared and depart from two fixed points, not from your hotel: City Centre Deira metro station in Deira, and Sharaf DG metro station in Bur Dubai - Sharaf DG is the Green Line station that was called Al Fahidi until 2020, so look for Sharaf DG on the metro map.
  • Confirm which point and what time you are booked for, and arrive early: the coach cannot wait.
  • The drive is around two and a half hours each way, so this is a long day.
  • Pack swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; snorkelling kits and life jackets are provided.
  • There is shade on the dhow but the sun on the water is strong.
  • If you are prone to seasickness, take something before boarding - the fjords are usually calm, but the open stretches can move.
  • Non-swimmers can stay aboard; life jackets are available to anyone who wants one.
  • Bring a light layer for the drive back.
  • Do not plan a flight for the same evening, as the return time can vary with traffic.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station, City Centre Deira metro station, Port Saeed, Dubai
Tour start
Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station, City Centre Deira metro station, Port Saeed, Dubai
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Deira pickup: City Centre Deira metro station.

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