Distance: 130 to 160 km depending on pickup and drop-off Drive Time: Approximately 80 to 110 minutes Type: Private, Door-to-Door Available: 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Price: Fixed, Get Quote on WhatsApp Vehicles: Sedan, SUV, Van & Minibus
Flying into Abu Dhabi but staying in Dubai? Finishing a day at Yas Island and heading back to your Dubai hotel? Catching a flight out of DXB after a stay in the capital? Gold Sand Tours runs private fixed-price transfers from anywhere in Abu Dhabi to anywhere in Dubai, around the clock.
Your driver picks you up at the hotel lobby, airport arrivals, or attraction exit and takes you straight to your Dubai address. One price agreed before the trip. Tolls, parking, and taxes included.
Get Your Transfer Quote on WhatsAppPopular Abu Dhabi to Dubai Routes
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) → Dubai Hotel
Many travellers fly into Abu Dhabi on Etihad and stay in Dubai. Your driver tracks your flight, waits at AUH arrivals with a name board, helps with luggage, and drives you directly to your Dubai hotel.
Distance: 115 to 150 km depending on Dubai area Drive Time: 75 to 105 minutes
Get AUH to Dubai Price on WhatsAppYas Island → Dubai Hotel
The most common evening return. After a day at Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, or SeaWorld, your driver collects you at the park exit at your chosen time and brings you back to Dubai.
Distance from Yas Island to Dubai Marina: Approximately 120 km Drive Time: 75 to 90 minutes
Get Yas Island to Dubai Price on WhatsAppAbu Dhabi Hotel → Dubai Hotel
Moving from an Abu Dhabi hotel to a Dubai hotel with luggage. Lobby to lobby, no metered taxi, no app surge.
Get Price on WhatsAppAbu Dhabi Hotel → Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Staying in Abu Dhabi but flying out of DXB. Share your flight time and terminal at booking. We plan the pickup with enough buffer for Sheikh Zayed Road traffic and check-in.
Distance: Approximately 155 km from Abu Dhabi city Drive Time: 95 to 110 minutes
Get Abu Dhabi to DXB Price on WhatsAppAbu Dhabi → Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC sits on the Abu Dhabi side of Dubai, so this is one of the shorter routes between the two cities. Popular with travellers on flydubai and charter flights.
Distance: Approximately 90 to 100 km from Abu Dhabi city Drive Time: 60 to 75 minutes
Get Abu Dhabi to DWC Price on WhatsAppAbu Dhabi Cruise Terminal (Zayed Port) → Dubai
Cruise passengers disembarking in Abu Dhabi and continuing to Dubai for a hotel stay or a DXB flight. Your driver meets you at the terminal exit.
Get Cruise Terminal Transfer Price on WhatsAppSaadiyat Island → Dubai
Pickups from Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat beach resorts, and the cultural district back to any Dubai address.
Get Price on WhatsAppPopular Abu Dhabi Pickup Points
| Pickup Point | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Airport | Meet and greet at arrivals |
| Yas Island theme parks | Yas Island | Ferrari World, Waterworld, Warner Bros., SeaWorld |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | Saadiyat Island | Museum exit pickup |
| Saadiyat beach resorts | Saadiyat Island | St. Regis, Park Hyatt, Rixos and others |
| Emirates Palace / Corniche hotels | Abu Dhabi city | Lobby pickup |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Abu Dhabi city | Visitor centre pickup |
| Qasr Al Watan | Al Ras Al Akhdar | Palace exit pickup |
| Zayed Port Cruise Terminal | Mina Zayed | Cruise passenger pickup |
Popular Dubai Drop-off Points
| Drop-off | Approx. Distance from Abu Dhabi City | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina / JBR | 130 km | 80–95 min |
| Palm Jumeirah | 135 km | 85–95 min |
| Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa | 140 km | 85–100 min |
| Business Bay | 140 km | 85–100 min |
| Deira / Bur Dubai | 150 km | 95–110 min |
| DXB Airport | 155 km | 95–110 min |
| DWC Airport | 90–100 km | 60–75 min |
Estimates in normal traffic. Evening peak on E11 heading into Dubai (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM) can add 20 to 40 minutes.
Vehicle Options
| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Up to 3 passengers | 2 large bags | Solo, couple, business travel |
| SUV / MPV | Up to 6 passengers | 5 large bags | Families, airport runs with luggage |
| Van / Minibus | Up to 10 passengers | 8–10 bags | Groups, cruise passengers |
Price is per vehicle, not per person.
What's Included
- Private door-to-door transfer
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All tolls (including Salik on Dubai roads) and road charges
- Parking at pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water on board
- Flight monitoring for AUH pickups
- Meet and greet with name board at AUH arrivals
- Standard waiting time
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for driver (optional)
- Extended waiting beyond the standard allowance
Booking a Same-Day Return from Yas Island
If you are heading from Dubai to Yas Island for the day, book both legs together. Your driver drops you in the morning and collects you at the park exit at a pre-agreed time in the evening. Parks typically close between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, so plan your pickup slot around the park you are visiting.
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Book Round Trip on WhatsAppGood to Know Before You Book
For AUH pickups, share your flight number. Your driver adjusts for delays automatically.
For DXB or DWC departures, share your flight time and terminal. We build in buffer time for evening traffic on the E11.
For Yas Island pickups, tell us which park and your preferred exit time.
For cruise passengers, share the ship name and expected disembarkation time.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Available 24/7, including UAE public holidays.
