In sharp-transit UAE, it is as easy to walk between cities as it is necessary-and travel from Sharjah to Dubai is one of the most traveling routes in the country. Whether you are coming to work, going for shopping competition, or meeting friends, reaching Dubai from Sharjah is fast and more convenient than ever.
How far is it really?
📍 distance:
Broadly 25 to 30 kilometers (15 to 18 mi) separates the heart of Sharjah from Central Dubai.
🚗 by car:
Off-Pick Travel Time: 25-35 minutes
Rush Hour: Can spread for 60-90 minutes, especially by morning and late afternoon
Best route:
E11 (Al Eyehad Road): Main, Direct link
E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road): A low congested option
E611 (Emirates Road): Ideal for long distance or visit to outside city
🚌 by public transport:
Intercity buses like E303, E306, E307 and E315 often run
Depart from Al Jubel Bus Station (Sharjah) for various hubs in Dubai
Travel time: about 60-75 minutes on traffic basis
🚕 by taxi or ride-haling:
For convenient, comfortable and sharp-satisfied trips or late night travel during non-non-pieces hours.
Why is the commute worth it
🌆 Live in Sharjah, work in Dubai:
Affordable housing and cool neighborhood in Sharjah make it a popular domestic base for Dubai professionals.
🛍 Best of both world:
Cultural prosperity and family life in Sharjah + World class entertainment and shopping in Dubai = unbeatable lifestyle.
🛣 Well maintained roads and expansion transit options:
Upgradation of ongoing infrastructure make commuting smooth every year.