AED 875
2 to 3 persons
Musandam fjords without an Oman border crossing. Via Deira hotel. Emirates ID sufficient for UAE residents.
The Dibba day tour from Abu Dhabi uses the Deira hotel structure but removes the border crossing from the itinerary. Travel from Abu Dhabi to Deira on the afternoon of day one, stay at Ramada by Wyndham Deira (room only, included), join the 06:00 Dubai transfer to Dibba on day two, board the dhow at Dibba harbour and cruise into the Musandam fjords from the UAE side. No passport required for UAE residents. No AED 85 border fee.
2 to 3 persons
4 to 10 persons
11 persons and above
The Dibba day tour is the most affordable way to reach the Musandam fjords from Abu Dhabi, at AED 775 per person for groups of 4 to 10. It requires no Oman border crossing paperwork, no AED 85 fee, and no passport for UAE residents. The fjord scenery on the Dibba side includes 200 to 400 metre mountain walls and the same spinner dolphin pod as the Khasab side.
Emirates ID sufficient at Dibba. No Oman border crossing, no border fee.
The same resident pod appears at the Dibba fjord entrance. Sightings on most cruises.
Ramada by Wyndham Deira or similar, room only, one night.
Day one travel from Abu Dhabi to the Deira hotel is included in the price.
This is the right option if your passport is not available, if you want the simplest Musandam experience from Abu Dhabi, or if the lower cost is the deciding factor. The tour covers the Musandam fjords from the UAE side, with dolphins and snorkelling. It does not reach Telegraph Island or the deeper sections of Khor Sham, which require crossing into Oman.
If you have your passport and can travel to Oman, the Khasab day tour from Abu Dhabi covers more of the Musandam fjords at AED 1,025 per person. If you want an overnight instead of a day trip, the overnight dhow from Abu Dhabi (minimum 4 guests, direct transfer) is the most complete option. The full range is on the Musandam from Abu Dhabi page.
| Group size | Price per person | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 persons | AED 875 | Abu Dhabi to Deira transfer, Deira hotel 1 night, Dibba cruise, return to Deira |
| 4 to 10 persons | AED 775 | Abu Dhabi to Deira transfer, Deira hotel 1 night, Dibba cruise, return to Deira |
| 11 persons and above | AED 675 | Abu Dhabi to Deira transfer, Deira hotel 1 night, Dibba cruise, return to Deira |
Not included: no Oman border fee on this tour. Breakfast at the hotel. Abu Dhabi return from Deira after the tour (taxi or your own transport). Children 5 to 11 pay 60 per cent of excursion cost.
Travel from Abu Dhabi to Deira hotel. Check in.
Rest. Emirates ID (or passport if preferred) and swimwear ready for 05:45 alarm.
Join the sharing transfer from Deira to Dibba harbour.
Arrive Dibba harbour. Board the dhow. No border crossing.
Spinner dolphins at the Dibba fjord entrance.
Snorkelling and swimming in the fjord bays. Lunch on board.
Continue into the fjord inlets. Kayaks on request.
Return to Dibba harbour.
Transfer departs Dibba for Deira hotel.
Arrive Deira. Abu Dhabi return by taxi or pre-booked car.
AED 875 per person for 2 to 3 guests, AED 775 for 4 to 10, and AED 675 for 11 or more. The Abu Dhabi to Deira transfer, one night at Ramada by Wyndham Deira (room only) and the full day Dibba dhow cruise are included. No Oman border fee applies.
No. The Dibba cruise operates on the UAE side of Musandam and does not require an Oman border crossing. UAE residents can travel with their Emirates ID. A passport is not required, and no AED 85 Oman border fee applies.
The Dibba tour does not cross into Oman and costs AED 775 per person for groups of 4 to 10. No passport needed for UAE residents. The Khasab day tour crosses into Oman, reaches Telegraph Island and Khor Sham, and costs AED 1,025 per person. If you have a passport, the Khasab tour covers more of the Musandam fjords.
Yes. Both can be arranged as back-to-back days from the Deira hotel. On day one you do the Dibba cruise (no border), on day two you do the Khasab cruise (with border and passport). Ask us and we will cost the two-day programme.
Last updated 5 August 2026