Rustaq to Dubai by bus
Dubai lies 285 km (177 mi) north-west of Rustaq, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 348 km (216 mi) of road.
| Rustaq | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 120,000 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
What changes when you arrive in Dubai
Crossing from Oman into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book buses from Rustaq to Dubai
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Staying in Dubai
Our booking partner lists 8,298+ places to stay in Dubai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 576 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (226), and 206 are five-star. Across 437 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 644,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dubai from Rustaq?
285 km (177 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rustaq; by road roughly 348 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rustaq to Dubai by bus?
About 5 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rustaq and Dubai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dubai?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Dubai?
Our booking partner lists 8,298+ places to stay in Dubai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.