Distance from Sharjah to Burj Al Arab, Dubai

Distance from Sharjah to Burj Al Arab, Dubai

By road: ~20.6 km (12.8 miles)

Drive Details

• Time: 20–30 minutes (off-peak); 40–60 minutes (rush hour).
• Route: Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) south → Exit for Jumeirah Beach Road (D94) → Burj Al Arab.
• Landmarks en route: Dubai Creek, Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa area, Palm Jumeirah.

Alternative Transport

• Taxi / Ride-hail (Careem, Uber): AED 60–90 typical.
• Public transport: Sharjah–Dubai bus (E306/E307) to Union/Al Ghubaiba Metro → Red Line to Mall of the Emirates → Taxi/tram to Burj Al Arab (~75–90 min total).

Note

Traffic on E11 is unpredictable; allow extra time for appointments. The Burj Al Arab is on its own island—access via private bridge (hotel guests/restaurant reservations only).