Day trip from Sohar to Dubai
Dubai lies 163 km (101 mi) north-west of Sohar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 163 km (101 mi) apart, Dubai is a realistic day trip from Sohar: about 2 h 39 min each way by road.
| Sohar | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 108,274 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 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.
What to see in Dubai
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Dubai Metro) | 3,180,000 | 2011 |
| Aquaventure | 2,000,000 | 2024 |
| Dubai Museum | 611,840 | — |
The busiest is Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (Dubai Metro) at 3,180,000 visitors in 2011. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Sohar?
163 km (101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sohar; by road roughly 199 km (124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sohar to Dubai by road?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sohar 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.