How do I get from Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai or Dubai Mall, and how much does a taxi cost?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 8 days ago

TL;DR

The drive from Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island to Dubai takes more than an hour and depends heavily on traffic; a participant estimated a taxi to Dubai sights at about AED 150–250 one way in August 2026. In late September guests reported a hotel shuttle to Dubai Mall on Mondays and Wednesdays at AED 40 per person with advance sign-up, while another guest named Sunday. Travelers also shared cars to Dubai Mall at $130–175 per vehicle round trip.

What the community said

Recent reports say the Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island shuttle to Dubai Mall may run only on Mondays and Wednesdays for AED 40 per person, with advance registration required. Another report names Sunday for trips to Dubai, so confirm the current day and timetable with the hotel.

16 days ago AED 40 per person; Monday and Wednesday, advance registration

For 26 or 27 September, a shared taxi trip to Dubai Mall at around 13:00 was offered with stops at Dubai attractions: USD 175 round trip per vehicle for up to five passengers.

24 days ago USD 175 per vehicle round trip, up to 5 passengers

A hotel transfer to Dubai is reported to run daily at 15:10 and 21:00. Confirm the timetable with the hotel before travelling, as schedules can change.

58 days ago Daily: 15:10 and 21:00

A private round-trip transfer to Dubai Mall was quoted at USD 130 per vehicle; sharing the car can reduce the cost per traveller.

38 days ago USD 130 per vehicle round trip

To gauge the distance — travel time from Dubai airport to the hotel as reported by guests in September 2026: by day on empty roads, under two hours; at night, about 1.5 hours including 5–7 minutes at a petrol station; in rush hour a transfer took about 2.5 hours. Guests heading to Dubai Mall also asked whether they would be back in time for dinner and mentioned traffic in Sharjah.

40 days ago Dubai airport — hotel: 1.5–2.5 hours

Allow more than one hour for the trip from Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island to Dubai. Journey times can change substantially depending on traffic and road congestion.

More than 1 hour

A one-way taxi from Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island to popular Dubai sights can cost about AED 150–250. Check a route to your exact attraction in Yandex Maps before booking, as the fare depends on the destination.

AED 150–250 one way