Major city · United Arab Emirates
Dibbaدبا
A half-day stop for the beach and a fish lunch, or a base for east-coast diving and mountain hiking: one night is enough.
Dibba is a twin town split between Fujairah and a Sharjah exclave, with a third part across the Omani border. The UAE side offers a relaxed corniche, a small fort, and access to reefs and the Hajar mountains. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop between Fujairah and Musandam or as a quiet weekend base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AED
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat and humidity)
- Airports
- FJR · DXB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Alcohol is served only in licensed venues such as hotels,…
- United Arab Emirates ↗Alcohol is served only in licensed venues such as hotels, bars and some restaurants; drinking or being drunk in public is an offence.
- United Arab Emirates ↗Cover shoulders and knees in malls, government buildings, souks and mosques; swimwear stays on beaches and at pools.
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- United Arab Emirates ↗Some common medicines (certain painkillers, sleeping pills and ADHD drugs) are controlled here: check the health ministry's rules and carry the prescription before you fly.
- United Arab Emirates ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official government portals; many nationalities enter without a prior visa, others need one in advance.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dibba999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dibba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Dirham (AED): cards and phone wallets work almost everywhere in Dubai; keep small notes for abras, tips and souk stalls.United Arab Emirates-wide
- SIM or eSIMEtisalat (e&) and du sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at DXB and AUH arrivals; a passport is needed.United Arab Emirates-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated and treated to safe standards, but tastes flat; most people drink bottled or filtered water.United Arab Emirates-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% if no service charge; round up in cafeterias.United Arab Emirates-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Arab Emirates-wide
- SafetyVery safe; petty crime is rare.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets with a bidet hose nearly everywhere; free in malls, metro stations and petrol stations.United Arab Emirates-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 998 ambulance · 997 fire
- Sundays & holidaysFriday midday prayers close some small shops and souks roughly 12:00–14:00; government offices close on Friday afternoon and weekends…Friday midday prayers close some small shops and souks roughly 12:00 PM–2:00 PM; government offices close on Friday afternoon and weekends…United Arab Emirates-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFJR Fujairah International Airport (About 30 min south by car; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundA car is essential: the two sectors are a few km apart, and taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (karak chai or espresso)AED 5–15 (≈ US$2–5)
- BeerBeer (in Fujairah hotel)checkAED 30–50 (≈ US$9–14)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within DibbacheckAED 15–30 (≈ US$5–9)
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel, a night, per personAED 100 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel room, a night, per roomAED 500 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel room, a night, per roomAED 800 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AED 200 (≈ US$55) · Mid AED 400 (≈ US$110) · High AED 800 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FJR Fujairah International Airport (About 30 min south by car; limited flights.) · DXB Dubai International Airport (About 1.5–2 h drive; most visitors arrive this way.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Best
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Aug
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Sep
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Oct
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Feb (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dibba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
May
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Jul
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Aug
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Sep
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential: the two sectors are a few km apart, and taxis are scarce. Roads are well-maintained. Parking is free along the corniche.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khor Fakkan
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via coastal road, about 30 min
Beach, corniche and a historic mosque.
Fujairah
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via E99, about 30 min
Oldest mosque in the UAE, fort and Friday market.
Dibba Al-Baya (Oman)
cautionDoor to door: About 15 min to border
Car via Dibba Al-Hisn border crossing
You need an Omani visa; the crossing is small and can have queues.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dibba Al-Fujairah
Main town with hotels, restaurants and the corniche.
Dibba Al-Hisn
Quieter Sharjah side; closer to the fort and the Omani border.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AED 150–250 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- AED 250–500 (≈ US$70–140) excl. bed
- High
- AED 500 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × AED 500 | AED 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AED 400 | AED 800 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × AED 150 · check | AED 300 |
| Fuel per 100 km1 × AED 50 · check | AED 50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AED 165 |
| Trip total≈ AED 908 per person per day, bed included | AED 1,815≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in AED; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fish lunch (grilled hammour or kingfish)check | AED 40–80 (≈ US$11–25) |
| Coffee (karak chai or espresso) | AED 5–15 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Beer (in Fujairah hotel)check | AED 30–50 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Taxi within Dibbacheck | AED 15–30 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Dive trip (two dives, equipment included)check | AED 300–500 (≈ US$85–140) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Omani border at Dibba Al-Baya: you need a visa if you cross; check the rules before driving north.
- Alcohol is not served in Sharjah (Dibba Al-Hisn); Fujairah has licensed hotels.
- Summer heat (Jun–Sep) makes daytime outdoor activity unpleasant; plan for early morning or evening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 998
- Fire
- 997
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Dibbaدبا
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance998
- Fire997
Embassy
Most embassies are in Abu Dhabi or Dubai; the nearest consulate for many nationalities is in Dubai.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dubai → Dibba by car: about 1.5–2 h, tolls on E311
- Fujairah → Dibba by car: about 30 min, no tolls
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- أين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (ayn al-shati?)
- هل يمكن الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal yumkin al-daf' bil-bitaqa?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dibba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May · avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Dibba Al-Hisn fort, the corniche, dive sites and hiking trails.
- Eat pages for the fish market and top restaurants.
- Transport fixture for the border crossing and bus connections.
Sources
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