Dubai, UAE to Riyadh
Collected from your Dubai home or hotel, west along the coast past Abu Dhabi to Ghuwaifat, into Saudi Arabia at Al Batha and on to Riyadh.
A private car with driver from Dubai to Riyadh is about 990 km and roughly 9 hours of driving, plus border time and stops. The driver collects you in Dubai, follows the E11 west past Abu Dhabi to the Ghuwaifat–Al Batha crossing and continues across Saudi Arabia to your Riyadh address. The fixed fare includes vehicle border crossing fees.
- Distance
- ~990 km
- Driving
- ~9h
- Crossing
- Ghuwaifat – Al Batha crossing
- Best for
- Moves to Riyadh, families, business travellers
Dubai, UAE to Riyadh, stop by stop
Pickup
Start
Dubai
Home, hotel or office anywhere in Dubai.
West
E11 past Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is about 140 km in; the road continues west to the border.
Border
Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
UAE exit and Saudi entry, in person.
Saudi leg
Across to Riyadh
The long desert drive north-west to the capital.
Drop-off
≈ km 990
Riyadh
Home, hotel, office or King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Every passenger completes their own exit and entry checks at Ghuwaifat – Al Batha crossing. Border processing time varies and is never guaranteed, so we build margin into the pickup time.
Where we drop off in Riyadh
You arrive from the south-east; give us the exact address or your flight time.
Homes and compounds
Anywhere in Riyadh — share a pin.
KAFD, Olaya & the Diplomatic Quarter
Offices and business hotels.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
North of the city — allow for city traffic.
Who books this route
- Relocating from Dubai to Riyadh. Van or SUV for luggage and boxes, one fare.
- Families visiting Saudi Arabia. Door to door, with stops planned with you.
Choose your vehicle
Executive sedanSolo travellers and couples, business trips Quote
Full-size SUVFamilies, more luggage, long desert stretches Quote
VanGroups and heavy luggage Quote
Vehicles come from our vetted partner network. The car for your date is confirmed as eligible to cross before we send the fare.
Planning tips for this route
- Have your Saudi entry ready. Every passenger needs the right to enter Saudi Arabia before setting off.
- Plan the arrival time. Reaching Riyadh in the evening rush adds time inside the city.
Included in your fare
- One fixed fare in writing — no meter, no surge
- Border crossing fees for the vehicle included in the fare
- 15–30 minutes of free waiting on every trip
- English- and Arabic-speaking drivers
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Pay cash to the driver or by bank transfer
Documents for Ghuwaifat – Al Batha crossing
- A valid passport (or the ID your nationality may use for this crossing) for every passenger, including children.
- The right to enter the destination country — visa, eVisa or exemption, depending on nationality.
- Saudi residents: a valid exit and re-entry visa where it applies.
- Requirements change. Confirm current entry rules with official sources before you travel — we do not arrange visas or immigration.
Dubai, UAE to Riyadh: your questions
How long is the drive from Dubai to Riyadh?
About 9 hours of driving for roughly 990 km, plus border time at Ghuwaifat–Al Batha and stops.
Can I rent a car with a driver from Dubai to Riyadh?
Yes. A private car with a professional driver collects you in Dubai and drives you to your Riyadh address at one fixed fare.
Are border crossing fees included?
Yes, vehicle border crossing fees are included in the fixed fare.
What do I need to enter Saudi Arabia by road?
A valid passport or accepted ID and the right to enter Saudi Arabia for every passenger. Check official sources before travel — we do not arrange visas.
Can a company book and get a written quote?
Yes. Email an RFQ; corporate invoicing can be arranged through our sister company.
Get your Dubai, UAE to Riyadh quote
Send the details. We confirm an eligible vehicle and reply on WhatsApp with one fixed fare, border crossing fees included.
Trip type
Where should we send your quote?
Final pricing depends on route, vehicle, date, and passengers — confirmed with you directly before booking.
Private Transportation Only·Every booking is your own private vehicle and professional chauffeur.
Corporate invoicing can be arranged through our sister company.