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Intercity transfers

Dubai to Abu Dhabi private transfers, both ways

We arrange private transfers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and from Abu Dhabi back to Dubai. Your trip can start at a Dubai hotel, tower, villa or office, or at Dubai International (DXB) or Al Maktoum International (DWC) when you land. Tell us where you are going in Abu Dhabi, the date and time in UAE time and how many people are travelling, and we send a quote by WhatsApp or phone.

Abu Dhabi is both a city and an emirate, and its airport, Zayed International (AUH), is a separate destination. If you are heading to a hotel, island or venue in Abu Dhabi city, say so. If your ticket says AUH, say that instead, or use our DXB to AUH transfer. Naming the exact place keeps the quote accurate.

Directions
Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Airport options
Pickup at DXB or DWC, or a drop-off at Zayed International (AUH)
Common stops
Abu Dhabi city and Corniche, Yas, Saadiyat, Al Maryah, Al Reem, Khalifa City, Masdar City and ADNEC
Vehicles
Sedan, SUV, luxury executive car, van, mini bus or coach
Availability
24/7, with flight tracking on airport pickups

Quote request

Dubai to Abu Dhabi quote

Three short steps. We reply on WhatsApp or by phone with a tailored quote.

  1. 1 Trip
  2. 2 Details
  3. 3 Contact

Step 1 of 3: your trip
Journey

UAE date

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Trip details

UAE time (GST). Landing just after midnight? Check the date in step 1 is the landing date.

Vehicle

Return journey

+ Extra stops, child seats or assistance

Subject to availability; we confirm with your quote.

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Your trip

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Can I be collected at DXB and taken straight to Abu Dhabi city?

Yes. Send your terminal, flight number and landing date and time in UAE time, with the Abu Dhabi hotel, tower or address. Your driver meets you in the arrivals area holding a name board, we follow the flight's status and 30 minutes of free waiting time is included. Terminal 3 is used by Emirates; for other airlines, check your ticket or ask your airline.

Landing at Al Maktoum International (DWC) works the same way. Some guests start from a Dubai hotel or tower for a morning meeting in the capital, and for them the pickup address and a clear start time are all we need.

Is Abu Dhabi city the same as Zayed International Airport?

No. Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the airport that serves the capital, while Abu Dhabi city is where hotel, island and venue transfers end. If your ticket says AUH, we plan an airport trip around your flight number and time. If you are going to Yas, Saadiyat or the Corniche, we plan an address trip.

Dubai to AUH is covered by our DXB to AUH page, which suits connecting travellers. Use this page when your destination is anywhere else in Abu Dhabi.

Can you plan a day trip, a meeting or an event in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Give us the pickup time in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi address and the time you need to head back. For a series of meetings, list the stops in order. For an event, name the venue and the entrance, such as a hall at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, and tell us the day of the event so the plan matches the programme.

Hourly chauffeur and multi-stop requests are quoted case by case, with availability and minimums confirmed in the quote. Say so in your first message if you want the car to wait or to move between several places.

I start in Abu Dhabi. What do I send for the trip to Dubai?

Give the Abu Dhabi pickup, whether that is a hotel lobby, a tower on Al Reem Island or a villa in Khalifa City, and say where in Dubai you finish. If you are catching a flight from DXB or DWC, add the flight number, terminal and departure time in UAE time. Airlines publish their own check-in advice, so choose your pickup time with that in mind and tell us the time you want.

For late-evening journeys, check the date you enter. A pickup after midnight belongs to the next calendar day, and a clear date prevents the wrong day being quoted.

Which vehicle is right for the trip?

A sedan takes up to 3 passengers with 2 large bags, an SUV up to 5 passengers with 4 large bags, and the luxury executive car up to 3 passengers for business travel. A van seats 6 to 14, and a mini bus or coach covers groups of 15 or more.

Travelling with a conference group or a wedding party? Give us the passenger count and the bags, and we will suggest a van or coach. The final vehicle is confirmed with the quote.

What should the quote confirm before I reply?

Read the quote against your plan, and ask the team if a point is missing. Free cancellation applies when you cancel at least 48 hours before pickup.

  • Pickup point, date and time in UAE time
  • Whether the trip is one way or includes the return
  • How tolls, parking and waiting beyond the free 30 minutes are handled
  • Any extra stop, such as a meeting on the way
  • Child seats, if you need them (on request and subject to availability)

Popular drop-offs in Abu Dhabi

Central Abu Dhabi and the Corniche

Visit Abu Dhabi describes the Corniche as a central waterfront with a public beach and bike lanes, and its inland side as a dense concentration of museums, gardens and heritage landmarks, including Qasr Al Watan, Qasr Al Hosn and Emirates Palace. Give the hotel, tower or landmark and the entrance you will use.

Yas Island

Visit Abu Dhabi places Yas Island on the eastern edge of Abu Dhabi, just off the mainland, with Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld, Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Arena and Yas Mall. On event days, name the venue or hotel gate you need, because a park, an arena and a hotel can be different drop-offs.

Saadiyat Island

Visit Abu Dhabi calls Saadiyat the emirate's cultural hub, home to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, with beaches, resorts and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Tell us your resort, beach club or museum so the driver goes to the right part of the island.

Al Maryah Island

Visit Abu Dhabi describes Al Maryah Island as a central island reached from the mainland by multiple bridges, with The Galleria and a waterfront promenade. ADGM operates across Al Maryah and Al Reem islands, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is on Al Maryah. Business and hospital visitors should name the building and the entrance.

Al Reem Island

Visit Abu Dhabi describes Al Reem as an island just off the northeastern coast of the mainland, linked by several bridges. It names Reem Mall, Reem Central Park and the Gate Towers, and says there are no hotels on the island itself, so most pickups are residential. Give the tower, the flat number and the entrance.

Khalifa City

Wikipedia describes Khalifa City as a residential suburb in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Aldar lists Etihad Plaza, a retail community, in Khalifa City. For a villa or apartment pickup, send the community, the street, the villa or building number and a WhatsApp pin.

Masdar City

Masdar City says it is located in Abu Dhabi and describes itself as a sustainable urban community with a free zone, parks, retail and a visitor centre. Visit Abu Dhabi lists My City Centre Masdar Mall and Masdar City Central Park. For an office or campus visit, give the building name and a contact number.

ADNEC

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is the exhibition and conference venue run by ADNEC Group, with 12 exhibition halls, ICC Abu Dhabi and the ADNEC Marina waterfront. If you are attending an event, name the hall or entrance and the day, and tell us if the programme changes.

Vehicles

Pick a vehicle for your passengers and bags

Capacities are a guide. Choose “Help me choose” in the form and we suggest the right size.

Compare vehicles
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    Sedan

    Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima or similar

    • Up to 3 passengers
    • 2 large bags
  • Illustrative image of a black full-size SUV on a Dubai street at dusk
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    SUV

    Toyota Prado, GMC Yukon or similar

    • Up to 5 passengers
    • 4 large bags
  • Illustrative image of a black executive saloon car outside a modern office tower
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    Luxury executive car

    Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similar

    • Up to 3 passengers
    • Standard luggage (confirm with quote)
  • Illustrative image of a white passenger van parked in a hotel drop-off lane
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    Van

    Toyota Hiace or similar

    • 6 to 14 seats
    • Group luggage (depends on passengers)
  • Illustrative image of a white mini bus coach waiting outside a Dubai venue
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    Mini bus / coach

    Toyota Coaster or larger coach

    • 15+ passengers
    • Bulk group luggage

Questions

Frequently asked

Can you collect me from a Yas Island hotel for a flight from DXB?

Yes. Name the hotel, give your flight number and departure time in UAE time, and tell us when you want to be collected. Your airline's check-in advice decides how early you need to be at the terminal, so choose the time with that in mind.

Should I choose Abu Dhabi city or Zayed International Airport?

Choose the airport if your ticket says AUH and you need to be there for a flight. Choose Abu Dhabi city, or the island or venue by name, if you are going to a hotel, home or meeting. If you are unsure, send us the booking details and we will confirm which fits.

Can I stop at Masdar City or Saadiyat on the way?

Yes. List each stop in order with the approximate waiting time you expect. Extra stops and waiting beyond the free 30 minutes should be written into the quote, so mention them in your first message.

Can you take me from ADNEC to a Dubai hotel after an exhibition?

Yes. Give us the hall or entrance, the finish time of your event in UAE time and the Dubai hotel name. If the programme overruns, message us and the team adjusts the pickup.

Where does the driver wait at a Dubai hotel?

At the lobby or entrance you name in the request. Tell us the entrance, and share a WhatsApp pin if the hotel has more than one. The driver will call you if the meeting point needs to change.

Get a quote for Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Use the form, or message us the airport, date, time and destination on WhatsApp.