Five Scenic Drives Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Five Scenic Drives Between Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Beyond the E11 — coastal detours, dune roads and the unmissable stop at Ghantoot.

Sarah Khan
By Sarah Khan
Travel Editor · @sarah_kh
Published 29 Jun 2026Updated 1 Jul 202610 min read9.0k views
Photo: Quick Lease Newsroom

The UAE rewards drivers who look beyond the skyline. From the mangroves of Umm Al Quwain to the cloud-catching peaks of Jebel Jais, some of the country's best days out start with a full tank and a Google Maps pin.

We spent the past few weeks testing this in real UAE conditions — Dubai traffic at 5 PM on Sheikh Zayed Road, the quiet stretches of the E11 north to Ras Al Khaimah, and the mixed surfaces heading toward Hatta. This is what stood out.

"A cabin designed to slow you down — in the best possible way."

Practicality first. Whether you're navigating the multi-storey at Mall of the Emirates, parking valet at Atlantis The Palm, or squeezing into a metered spot in JLT, the everyday details matter more than the spec sheet suggests.

On the highway, refinement is the headline. Wind noise is well suppressed at the UAE's 140 km/h limit, and the ride copes gracefully with the expansion joints on Al Khail Road. Long-distance cruising to Abu Dhabi is genuinely relaxed.

Value, of course, is subjective — but for UAE drivers weighing rental, lease, or purchase, this is the kind of car that pays you back in composure, comfort, and the small joy of arriving less tired than when you left. Speak to Quick Lease for daily, monthly and lease-to-own options tailored to your Emirates ID.

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Reported by the Quick Lease Newsroom · Al Barsha, Dubai · editorial@quicklease.ae

Sarah Khan
About the author
Sarah Khan
Travel Editor · @sarah_kh

Weekend road-trip specialist covering Hatta, RAK and the Musandam route. Writes our Travel UAE column.

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