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2-week UAE itinerary 2026: all seven emirates

14 days linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the Liwa desert, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Day-by-day itinerary, detailed budget and transport.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Stops

6 places

Average budget

€2,200-3,600

Total distance

~1,200 km

Profile

Versatile

Season

Nov-Mar

Dubai 4d · Liwa 1d · Abu Dhabi 3d · Sharjah 1d · Ras Al Khaimah 2d · Fujairah 3d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

2-week UAE itinerary map: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Liwa, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

6 days, day by day

1

~€85/day

Dubai · D1 to D4 · The scale

  • D1 Arrival, rest, Dubai Marina and JBR at sunset.
  • D2 Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, fountains, then abra to the Deira souks.
  • D3 Sunset desert safari: dune bashing, sandboarding, Bedouin dinner.
  • D4 Museum of the Future, Al Fahidi (old quarter), Kite Beach.
🛌 🛌 Downtown · e.g. Rove Downtown (4 nights)·🚇 Metro and taxis·Dubai guide →
2

~€120

Dubai → Liwa · D5 · The great dunes

  • Morning Drive to the Liwa desert, on the edge of the Rub al-Khali (2h30).
  • Afternoon Moreeb Dune, a sunset climb on one of the tallest dunes in the world.
  • Evening Night in a lodge, starry sky, absolute silence.
🛌 🛌 Liwa · e.g. Qasr Al Sarab (1 night)·🚗 Car essential
3

~€80/day

Liwa → Abu Dhabi · D6 to D8 · The capital

  • D6 Drive to Abu Dhabi (2h30), Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque late in the day.
  • D7 Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, Saadiyat beach.
  • D8 Yas Island: Ferrari World or Warner Bros, evening at Yas Marina.
🛌 🛌 Corniche · e.g. Bab Al Qasr (3 nights)·🚗 Car or bus
4

~€70

Abu Dhabi → Sharjah · D9 · Cultural capital

  • Morning Drive to Sharjah (2h via Dubai), the most traditional emirate.
  • Afternoon Museum of Islamic Civilization, Souk Al Arsa, the arts quarter.
  • Evening Sharjah corniche, alcohol-free dinner (the emirate is dry).
🛌 🛌 Sharjah (1 night)·🚗 Car
5

~€85/day

Sharjah → Ras Al Khaimah · D10 to D11 · Mountains and adventure

  • D10 Drive to Ras Al Khaimah (1h). Al Suwaidi pearl farm, the pearl-diving tradition.
  • D11 Jebel Jais: the world's longest zipline (2.8 km, ~€95) or a hike, cooler than the lowlands.
🛌 🛌 Ras Al Khaimah (2 nights)·🚗 Car
6

~€75/day

Ras Al Khaimah → Fujairah · D12 to D14 · East coast and Gulf of Oman

  • D12 Cross the Hajar Mountains to Fujairah. Al Bidiyah mosque, the oldest in the country.
  • D13 Snorkeling at Snoopy Island (Dibba), reefs and turtles, Fujairah fort.
  • D14 Last beach morning, drive back to Dubai (1h30) and the flight.
🛌 🛌 Fujairah / Dibba (3 nights)·🚗 Car · return DXB

How much

Itinerary budget (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€2,200

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €450
  • 🏨 2-3★: €45/night
  • 🍜 Canteens: €20/day
  • 🚗 Car 11 d: €450
  • 🎫 Activities: €350
Recommended

Comfort

€2,900

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €550
  • 🏨 4★: €85/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restos: €35/day
  • 🚗 SUV 11 d: €600
  • 🎫 Safari + zipline + Louvre: €450

Premium

€5,200

per person

  • ✈️ Upper-cabin flight: €1,400
  • 🏨 5★ and desert lodge: €260/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €70/day
  • 🚖 Private driver
  • 🎫 Private experiences: €700

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

1 week

1 week

Dubai, the desert and Abu Dhabi. The essential format.

You're here

2 weeks

2 weeks

All seven emirates, from malls to the Hajar Mountains.

1 month

1 month

The Emirates then Oman, from the Gulf to the Musandam fjords.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

Two weeks run on a rental car from day 5: all seven emirates are linked by excellent highways, but public transport stops quickly outside the big cities.

🚇

Dubai metro

€0.80-2 · for the first 4 days in the city

🚗

Rental car

€40-55/day · taken from D5 · essential for the North and East

⛰️

Hajar road (RAK → Fujairah)

1h30 · mountain passes · dry rocky scenery

⛽

Fuel

~€0.70/litre · stations everywhere · cheap petrol

Adapt by season

Hajar Mountains or coast, depending on the month

From November to March the whole country works: desert, cities and the Hajar Mountains (Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah) where it stays cooler at altitude. From April to October, keep to air-conditioned urban sights and the east coast (Fujairah), slightly less stifling thanks to the Gulf of Oman. Jebel Jais, the country's highest point, stays 5 to 8°C cooler than the coast all year: a breath of air when it gets hot.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In December 2024 I flipped the order to end in Fujairah: after ten days of cities and desert, three days of snorkeling on the east coast were the best unwind of the trip.
  • • Drive up Jebel Jais in late afternoon: 8°C cooler than the lowlands and a sunset over the Hajar Mountains.
  • • Keep a half-day free in Sharjah for Souk Al Arsa, the most genuine in the UAE.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Skip Ferrari World if you're not into parks and add a night in Fujairah.
  • • Over two weeks in summer, cut the desert and spend more time by the sea at Dibba.
  • • Book the Jebel Jais zipline ahead (limited weekend slots).

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Can you really see all seven emirates in 14 days? +
Yes, by car. This itinerary covers the five major emirates in depth (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah) and crosses Ajman and Umm Al Quwain on the northern road. Distances stay short: the whole country fits within a 250 km radius.
Do you need a car for this loop? +
Yes from day 5. The North (RAK, Fujairah) and the Liwa desert are not served by public transport. Count €40-55/day, French licence accepted, excellent highways.
Is Sharjah a dry emirate? +
Yes, Sharjah bans alcohol entirely, including in hotels. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah allow alcohol in licensed venues. Worth keeping in mind when choosing hotels.
Is snorkeling in Fujairah worth the detour? +
Yes. Snoopy Island, near Dibba, offers reefs reachable from the beach, turtles and calmer water than the Gulf. It's the country's best spot without a boat.
What budget for 14 days? +
Count around €2,200 backpacking, €2,900 in comfort and €5,200 premium, flight from Paris and rental car included, per person.
What's the best period? +
November to March, everywhere. The Hajar Mountains stay workable and the desert bearable. Avoid summer (June-September), above 40°C in the lowlands.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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