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Khasab Day Tour from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi to Khasab, via one night at Ramada by Wyndham Deira. Dolphins, Telegraph Island, back in Abu Dhabi same evening.

The day tour from Abu Dhabi uses two travel days to cover the same content as the single Dubai day trip. Day one: you travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Deira in the afternoon, check into Ramada by Wyndham Deira (room only, included), and prepare for the 06:00 pickup. Day two: the standard Dubai morning transfer takes you to Khasab, the full day Khasab dhow cruise runs as normal, and the return transfer drops you at the Deira hotel, from which you travel back to Abu Dhabi by your own transport or a booked return.

4 to 10 persons
1,025AEDDeira hotel (room only, 1 night) included. Dubai return transfer included. Oman border fee AED 85 per passport extra.
Duration2 days, 1 hotel night
Day 1Abu Dhabi to Deira hotel
Day 2Full day Khasab dhow cruise
MealsLunch on the dhow
Min. group2 persons

AED 1,125

2 to 3 persons

AED 1,025

4 to 10 persons

AED 925

11 persons and above

What the Deira hotel night adds

You join the 06:00 Dubai pickup. The Khasab tour runs identically to the Dubai version.

The reason the Abu Dhabi day tour includes a Deira hotel night is the 06:00 Dubai departure time. Abu Dhabi to Tibat border is a 3.5 hour drive. A 06:00 Dubai departure would require a 02:30 Abu Dhabi start. The Deira hotel is the practical solution: travel comfortably from Abu Dhabi the afternoon before, sleep in Deira, and join the standard sharing transfer at 06:00.

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Ramada by Wyndham Deira, room only

One night, included in the price. Room only, breakfast not included. 3-star property close to the Dubai pickup point.

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Abu Dhabi to Deira transfer

Abu Dhabi to Deira hotel transfer included on day one.

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Full day Khasab dhow cruise on day 2

The complete Khor Sham programme: dolphins, Telegraph Island, snorkelling, lunch.

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Deira return transfer after the cruise

Transfer from Khasab back to the Deira hotel. Abu Dhabi return is by your own transport or booked separately.

When the day tour works vs the overnight tour

The day tour from Abu Dhabi covers the Khasab dhow cruise content (dolphins, Telegraph Island, Khor Sham, lunch) in a format that is practical from Abu Dhabi. The trade-off is two travel days for one day of content. If you can take two full days, the overnight dhow from Abu Dhabi is better value per night, uses the direct transfer and adds dinner, the night on the fjord and breakfast. Minimum 4 guests for the overnight direct transfer.

If you do not have a passport available, the Dibba day tour from Abu Dhabi covers the fjords without an Oman border crossing and costs less at AED 775 per person.

Khasab day tour prices from Abu Dhabi

Group size Price per person Includes
2 to 3 persons AED 1,125 AD to Deira transfer, Deira hotel 1 night, Khasab full day cruise
4 to 10 persons AED 1,025 AD to Deira transfer, Deira hotel 1 night, Khasab full day cruise
11 persons and above AED 925 AD to Deira transfer, Deira hotel 1 night, Khasab full day cruise
Not included: Oman border crossing fee, AED 85 per passport. Abu Dhabi return transport from Deira after the tour (book separately or use taxi). Breakfast at the hotel. Children 5 to 11 pay 60 per cent of excursion cost.

Two days from Abu Dhabi

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Deira hotel. Check in, prepare documents for morning.

Rest. Passport, AED 85 border fee and swimwear ready for 05:45 alarm.

Join sharing transfer from the Deira pickup point to Khasab.

Tibat border crossing into Oman.

Board the traditional dhow at Khasab harbour.

Spinner dolphins at Khor Sham entrance.

Telegraph Island, snorkelling, lunch.

Return cruise to Khasab harbour.

Transfer departs Khasab for Deira hotel.

Arrive Deira hotel. Abu Dhabi return by taxi or pre-booked car.

What is and is not included

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Included

  • Abu Dhabi to Deira hotel transfer (day one)
  • One night at Ramada by Wyndham Deira or similar 3-star (room only)
  • Dubai to Khasab sharing transfer and return
  • Full day Khasab dhow cruise in Khor Sham
  • Spinner dolphins and Telegraph Island snorkelling
  • Lunch on board
  • Soft drinks and fruit
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Not included

  • Oman border crossing fee, AED 85 per passport
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Abu Dhabi return transport from Deira on day two
  • Kayaking, on request
  • Alcohol
  • Travel insurance

Questions

AED 1,125 per person for 2 to 3 guests, AED 1,025 for 4 to 10, and AED 925 for 11 or more. The Abu Dhabi to Deira transfer, one night at Ramada by Wyndham Deira (room only) and the full day Khasab dhow cruise are included.

The Khasab dhow cruise boards at 10:00 and the Dubai sharing transfer departs at 06:00. Abu Dhabi to the Tibat border is 3.5 hours, which would require a 02:30 Abu Dhabi start for a direct same-day departure. The Deira hotel night is the practical solution: travel to Deira the afternoon before and join the 06:00 transfer rested.

Yes. The Khasab cruise crosses into Oman at the Tibat border. Every guest needs an original passport with at least 60 days remaining. The border fee is AED 85 per passport.

Yes. The Dibba day tour from Abu Dhabi does not require an Oman border crossing. UAE residents can travel with their Emirates ID. It costs AED 775 per person for groups of 4 to 10, which includes the Deira hotel night and the Dibba dhow cruise.

Last updated 5 August 2026

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