Riyadh to Dubai, UAE
A car with a driver from your Riyadh door to your Dubai address in one long day, crossing at Al Batha–Ghuwaifat and following the UAE coast road past Abu Dhabi.
A private car with driver from Riyadh to Dubai is about 990 km and roughly 9 hours of driving, plus border time and rest stops. The road runs south-east from Riyadh to the Al Batha–Ghuwaifat crossing, then east along the UAE's E11 coastal highway past Abu Dhabi to Dubai. One driver covers the whole trip, and the fixed fare includes border crossing fees for the vehicle.
- Distance
- ~990 km
- Driving
- ~9h
- Crossing
- Al Batha – Ghuwaifat crossing
- Best for
- Relocation, families, executives, heavy luggage
Riyadh to Dubai, UAE, stop by stop
Pickup
Start
Riyadh
Home, hotel, compound or office anywhere in Riyadh.
South-east
Across the desert to the border
The long Saudi leg towards Al Batha, with rest and prayer stops on the way.
Border
Al Batha → Ghuwaifat
Saudi exit and UAE entry, each passenger in person.
Coast road
E11 past Abu Dhabi
Along the UAE coast; Abu Dhabi comes first, Dubai about 140 km further.
Drop-off
≈ km 990
Dubai
Downtown, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah or DXB.
Every passenger completes their own exit and entry checks at Al Batha – Ghuwaifat crossing. Border processing time varies and is never guaranteed, so we build margin into the pickup time.
Door-to-door or border drop-off?
Two ways to book this trip. Both have one fixed fare agreed in writing before you travel.
Door-to-door
- Same car and driver from your door to your address in Dubai, UAE
- Vehicle crossing fees at Al Batha – Ghuwaifat crossing included
- No luggage transfers, no arranging transport on the other side
Border drop-off · lower fare
- We drive you to the Saudi side of Al Batha – Ghuwaifat crossing
- Cheaper, because our car does not cross
- You arrange your own onward transport on the other side, and check how passengers continue at this crossing
Where we drop off in Dubai
Dubai is about 140 km past Abu Dhabi on the E11. Give us the exact address.
Downtown, DIFC & Business Bay
Hotels, offices and residences in the centre.
Dubai Marina & JBR
Further along the coast towards Abu Dhabi — reached first.
Palm Jumeirah
Hotels and residences on the Palm.
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
For onward flights — share your departure time.
Who books this route
- People relocating to Dubai. Suitcases and boxes in an SUV or van, with no baggage limits and one fare.
- Families. Children, grandparents and luggage in one car, door to door, with stops when you need them.
- Executives. A working day on the road in an executive sedan, with a written quote for the company.
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
- Start early. A morning departure means most of the drive is in daylight and you reach Dubai at a reasonable hour.
- Two days instead of one?. Families often prefer an overnight stop. Ask for a two-day quote; the driver's stay is included.
- Light luggage, solo?. A flight is usually quicker. We will say so honestly.
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
Riyadh to Dubai: fly or drive?
For one traveller with a small bag, flying is faster even after airport time on both ends.
Driving wins when there are several of you, a lot of luggage, children or elderly relatives, or a move to make. You leave from your door, arrive at your door and keep everything in one car.
Documents for Al Batha – Ghuwaifat 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.
Riyadh to Dubai, UAE: your questions
How many hours is Riyadh to Dubai by car?
About 9 hours of driving for roughly 990 km, plus time at the Al Batha–Ghuwaifat border and rest stops. Plan it as a full day.
Can I rent a car with a driver from Riyadh to Dubai?
Yes — that is exactly this service: a private car with a professional driver from your Riyadh address to your Dubai address, at one fixed fare agreed before you travel.
What is the Riyadh to Dubai distance by road?
About 990 km, via the Al Batha–Ghuwaifat crossing and the UAE's E11 coastal highway past Abu Dhabi.
Are border crossing fees included?
Yes. Border crossing fees for the vehicle are included in the fixed fare. Personal visa or entry fees are the passenger's own.
Is there a cheaper option?
Yes — border drop-off. We drive you to the Saudi side of Al Batha at a lower fare, and you arrange your own onward transport into the UAE.
What documents do I need to drive into the UAE?
A valid passport or accepted ID and the right to enter the UAE for every passenger; Saudi residents generally also need a valid exit and re-entry visa. Check official sources before travel — we do not arrange visas.
Get your Riyadh to Dubai, UAE 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.