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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Private Transfer
A private, one-way transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi (or the reverse). The route is a straightforward drive of approximately 130–160 km along the E11 highway, with a total time of 90 minutes to two hours depending on hotel location, day of the week and current traffic. The service is designed to be a comfortable, direct alternative to public bus routes or ride-hail apps for guests moving between the two cities with luggage. The driver is provided with the pick-up address, destination and preferred timing. Pick-up is typically from your Dubai hotel lobby, though private residence and DIFC pick-ups are equally straightforward. The route runs south along Sheikh Zayed Road and the E11, past Jebel Ali and Ghantoot, into Abu Dhabi via the Corniche, Saadiyat or Yas Island exits depending on destination. Vehicles are late-model sedans with full climate control, complimentary bottled water and phone charging on request. The sedan comfortably accommodates up to three adults with standard luggage. Guests travelling with additional bags, car seats or four or more passengers should upgrade to a minivan or luxury SUV. The service is single-leg by default — one-way transfer, driver drops off and returns without wait. Guests planning a day trip can book a round trip with the same driver, with a defined return time or hourly waiting agreed at the time of booking. Common use cases: • Moving between a Dubai city hotel and an Abu Dhabi Corniche or Yas Island property • Cruise ship connections between Port Rashid or Mina Zayed and the opposite city • Full-day round trips for Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi or Ferrari World with the same driver on stand-by • Meeting or event travel between the two cities without navigating the highway yourself Passenger and luggage guidance: Sedan is ideal for up to 3 adults and 3 standard cases. Child seats are provided on request at no extra cost. Larger vehicle categories are quoted separately.
- Service
- intercity transfer
- Vehicle
- Sedan
- Passengers
- Up to 3
- Luggage
- 3 pieces
- Service
- intercity transfer
- Vehicle
- Sedan
- Passengers
- Up to 3
- Luggage
- 3 pieces
- Service Area
- Dubai ↔ Abu Dhabi
- Country
- Dubai & the United Arab Emirates
- Pricing
- Price on Request
Overview
The story
A private, one-way transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi (or the reverse). The route is a straightforward drive of approximately 130–160 km along the E11 highway, with a total time of 90 minutes to two hours depending on hotel location, day of the week and current traffic. The service is designed to be a comfortable, direct alternative to public bus routes or ride-hail apps for guests moving between the two cities with luggage.
The driver is provided with the pick-up address, destination and preferred timing. Pick-up is typically from your Dubai hotel lobby, though private residence and DIFC pick-ups are equally straightforward. The route runs south along Sheikh Zayed Road and the E11, past Jebel Ali and Ghantoot, into Abu Dhabi via the Corniche, Saadiyat or Yas Island exits depending on destination.
Vehicles are late-model sedans with full climate control, complimentary bottled water and phone charging on request. The sedan comfortably accommodates up to three adults with standard luggage. Guests travelling with additional bags, car seats or four or more passengers should upgrade to a minivan or luxury SUV.
The service is single-leg by default — one-way transfer, driver drops off and returns without wait. Guests planning a day trip can book a round trip with the same driver, with a defined return time or hourly waiting agreed at the time of booking.
Common use cases: • Moving between a Dubai city hotel and an Abu Dhabi Corniche or Yas Island property • Cruise ship connections between Port Rashid or Mina Zayed and the opposite city • Full-day round trips for Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi or Ferrari World with the same driver on stand-by • Meeting or event travel between the two cities without navigating the highway yourself
Passenger and luggage guidance: Sedan is ideal for up to 3 adults and 3 standard cases. Child seats are provided on request at no extra cost. Larger vehicle categories are quoted separately.
Highlights
Moments to remember
- 01Direct intercity transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- 02Late-model sedan with full climate control
- 03English-speaking professional driver
- 04Complimentary bottled water
- 05Child seat on request at no extra cost
- 06One-way or full-day round-trip options
- 07Cruise ship pick-up and drop-off available
- 08Fixed transfer price agreed in advance
What's Included
Included
- Direct intercity transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Late-model sedan with full climate control
- English-speaking professional driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Child seat on request at no extra cost
- One-way or full-day round-trip options
- Cruise ship pick-up and drop-off available
- Fixed transfer price agreed in advance
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