Sedan
3,500 SAR
Up to 3–4 passengers
Toyota Camry or similar. Comfortable private transfer for a couple or a small family travelling light.
Choose Sedan — 3,500 SARSaudi Arabia → UAE • Private transfer
Riyadh to Dubai Taxi
Private door-to-door taxi and chauffeur transfers from Riyadh to Dubai with professional drivers, comfortable vehicles and Saudi-UAE border assistance.
- Sedan3,500 SAR
- Toyota Fortuner3,800 SAR
- GMC Yukon / Tahoe4,500 SAR
Per vehicle • One way • Riyadh address to Dubai address
- Distance
- ≈ 990–1,000 km
- Varies with pickup and drop-off
- Driving time
- ≈ 9–10 hours
- Border time is extra
- Border
- Al Batha / Al Ghuwaifat
- Saudi exit, UAE entry
- Service
- Private, door-to-door
- One driver the whole way
Riyadh to Dubai Private Taxi Transfer
A Riyadh to Dubai taxi with us is a private car and driver for the whole journey: we collect you from your home, hotel or office in Riyadh, or from King Khalid International Airport (RUH), and drive you to the door of your hotel, apartment or office in Dubai. Nobody else shares the vehicle and you do not change cars at the border.
The road distance is approximately 990–1,000 km. The driving alone usually takes around 9–10 hours, depending on the exact route and road conditions. On top of that comes the border: you leave Saudi Arabia at Al Batha and enter the UAE at Al Ghuwaifat, and the time spent there depends on queues and checks on the day. Most passengers should allow 10–12 hours or more from pickup to drop-off.
Flying is faster, and we would not pretend otherwise. People choose the road because of what happens either side of the flight. There is no airport check-in, no baggage allowance to worry about and no taxi to find on arrival in Dubai. The car leaves when you are ready, stops when you need it to, and finishes at the address you gave us.
That suits some travellers particularly well. Families moving between the two cities often have more luggage than an airline allows and children who travel better with regular stops. Business travellers use the drive to work, take calls or rest between a morning in Riyadh and an evening in Dubai. Small private groups find that one SUV for everyone compares well with several plane tickets plus airport transfers at both ends. And people relocating, or carrying equipment, simply prefer to see their bags loaded once and unloaded once.
The driver handles the vehicle side of the crossing, including the car's papers and its UAE insurance, and helps you through the order of the checks. Your passport, your visa and your eligibility to leave Saudi Arabia and enter the UAE remain your responsibility, which is why there is a short documents checklist further down this page.
Drop-off can be anywhere in Dubai, from Downtown and Business Bay to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah or Dubai International Airport (DXB). If you are going further, we also run Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to Sharjah transfers, and the return journey is covered on the Dubai to Riyadh page.
Riyadh to Dubai Taxi Prices
Private vehicle • One-way • Door-to-door. The price is for the car, not per person.
Toyota Fortuner
3,800 SAR
Up to 5–6 passengers
Spacious SUV for families and small groups with more luggage than a sedan can take.
Choose Fortuner — 3,800 SARGMC Yukon / Tahoe
4,500 SAR
Up to 6–7 passengers
Premium full-size SUV with extra luggage space. Popular with families for the long drive.
Choose GMC — 4,500 SARAsk us about the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes S-Class, Hyundai Staria VIP and Mercedes Sprinter - these are quoted on request. Prices cover a pickup in Riyadh and a drop-off in Dubai; other start or end points are quoted separately.
What's Included in Your Riyadh to Dubai Transfer?
Included in the fare
- The private vehicle you booked
- A professional driver for the whole trip
- Pickup at your Riyadh address
- Drop-off at your Dubai address
- Fuel and road tolls
- UAE insurance for the vehicle
- Vehicle-side border assistance
- Help loading and unloading luggage
- Route planning and stops on the way
Not included
- Passenger visas and any personal immigration fees
- Meals and hotel costs on the way
- Extra detours or long waits that were not agreed when booking
Passengers are responsible for their own passport, visa and immigration documents. The driver assists with the vehicle, not with anyone's entry permission.
Riyadh to Dubai Distance and Journey Time
The drive from Riyadh to Dubai is approximately 990–1,000 km by road. Driving time is around 9–10 hours depending on the route and road conditions.
The complete journey usually takes 10–12 hours or more. Border processing, traffic in Riyadh and Dubai, rest stops and your exact pickup and drop-off points all change the total, and we cannot guarantee an exact arrival time.
Weekends and public holidays tend to be busier at the border. If you need to be in Dubai for a flight, a check-in or a meeting, tell us and we will set an earlier pickup.
Where the time goes
- DrivingAbout 9–10 hours
- Saudi exit and UAE entryVaries with queues and checks
- Rest, food and prayer stopsAs many as you need
- City traffic at either endDepends on time of day
Allow 10–12+ hours door to door
Riyadh to Dubai Driving Route
The usual road runs south-east out of Riyadh through Al Kharj and Haradh, then east across the desert to the Al Batha border. Once in the UAE, it follows the coast road through Abu Dhabi emirate to Dubai.
The exact route can vary with road conditions, roadworks and your final pickup and drop-off locations.
More detail on the road itself: Riyadh to Dubai with a car and driver.
Riyadh
Pickup at your home, hotel, office or King Khalid International Airport.
Al Kharj → Haradh
South-east out of the capital and across the desert. A good place for a first rest stop.
Al Batha (Saudi exit)
Saudi passport control and vehicle exit checks.
Al Ghuwaifat (UAE entry)
UAE passport control, vehicle entry and insurance checks.
Abu Dhabi emirate
The coast road east through Abu Dhabi emirate towards Dubai.
Dubai
Drop-off at your hotel, home, office or Dubai International Airport.
Riyadh to Dubai Saudi-UAE Border Crossing
Road traffic between Saudi Arabia and the UAE crosses at Al Batha on the Saudi side and Al Ghuwaifat on the UAE side. They are two separate posts a short drive apart: you complete Saudi exit formalities first, then UAE entry.
Step 1
Al Batha - leaving Saudi Arabia
Passengers go through Saudi passport control, where exit permission is checked. Saudi residents need a valid Iqama and exit/re-entry visa. The vehicle's registration and exit paperwork are checked at the same time.
Step 2
Al Ghuwaifat - entering the UAE
Passengers go through UAE immigration with their passport and entry permission. The vehicle needs valid UAE insurance and can be inspected before it is allowed through.
What the driver does
- Carries the vehicle registration and exit papers
- Arranges the vehicle insurance needed for the UAE
- Handles the vehicle inspection
- Tells you which queue to join and in what order
- Waits for you and continues to Dubai
What stays with you
Our driver handles the vehicle-side crossing requirements and assists you through the process. Passengers remain responsible for their own passport, visa and immigration documents.
Waiting times at the border vary and nobody can promise how long processing will take. Keep your passports and residency cards in a bag inside the car, not in the boot.
Check Border Transfer AvailabilityWhat Documents Do I Need to Travel from Riyadh to Dubai?
Check this before you book, for every passenger in the car, including children.
- Valid passportCheck the expiry date well ahead of travel.
- UAE entry permissionA UAE visa where your nationality requires one. GCC citizens usually travel on their national ID.
- Saudi residency (Iqama)For Saudi residents - it must be valid.
- Exit/re-entry visaFor Saudi residents who plan to come back to Saudi Arabia.
- Anything else the border asks forRules for your situation may add documents.
Immigration requirements can change. Please confirm your own eligibility with the official Saudi and UAE authorities before you travel; we cannot give legal or visa advice.
Riyadh to Dubai Taxi vs Flying
Flying is normally much faster. A private car trades time for door-to-door convenience, privacy and flexibility. Which is better depends on who is travelling and how much they are carrying.
| Compare | Private car | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door | Yes | No - transfers needed at both airports |
| Airport check-in and security | None | Yes |
| Private vehicle | Yes | No |
| Pickup time | You choose | Set by the flight schedule |
| Luggage | Limited only by vehicle size | Airline baggage rules |
| Journey time | Longer - a full day on the road | Significantly faster |
| Border crossing | Land border at Al Batha / Al Ghuwaifat | Airport immigration |
| Best for | Families, groups, heavy luggage, private travel | Time-sensitive solo or light travellers |
Who Books a Private Riyadh to Dubai Taxi?
Families
One car for everyone, room for the bags, and stops whenever the children need them. The Fortuner and GMC Yukon are the usual choice.
Business travellers
Leave from the office or hotel, work or rest on the way, and arrive at your Dubai meeting address without an airport in between.
Private groups
Friends or colleagues travelling together can split one vehicle. Larger groups can ask about the Staria VIP or a Sprinter.
Passengers with luggage
Moving house, a long stay or equipment - no airline weight limits, and the bags are loaded once and unloaded once.
Door-to-door travellers
Older passengers, or anyone who would rather not deal with two airports and two taxis, can stay in one seat the whole way.
Corporate and executive travel
Company bookings and senior staff transfers, including the Mercedes S-Class on request. See business and executive travel.
Riyadh to Dubai Airport Private Transfer
We can collect you at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) after you land and drive you straight to Dubai, or take you from anywhere in Riyadh to Dubai International Airport (DXB) for an onward flight. Airport pickups and drop-offs are subject to booking confirmation.
If you are catching a flight from DXB, send us the departure time. Because border waits vary, we plan the pickup with a wide margin rather than to the minute.
Common Dubai drop-offs
- Dubai International Airport
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Dubai Marina
- Jumeirah
- Palm Jumeirah
Choose Your Vehicle for Riyadh to Dubai
Passenger and luggage figures are realistic for a 1,000 km trip, not the maximum the vehicle can seat. Availability is confirmed for your date when you book.
See every vehicle on the fleet page.
Real Riyadh to Dubai GMC Transfer
Footage from one of our own trips on this route.
- Vehicle
- GMC Yukon
- Route
- Riyadh → Dubai
- Border
- Al Batha / Al Ghuwaifat
- Fare today
- 4,500 SAR
How to Book a Riyadh to Dubai Taxi
Send your pickup and date
Your Riyadh address, where you are going in Dubai, the date, and how many passengers and suitcases.
Choose your vehicle
Sedan, Fortuner or GMC at the fixed prices above, or ask for a quote on a larger or premium vehicle.
Confirm and get driver details
Once the booking is confirmed, you receive the driver and vehicle details before the trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Private Riyadh to Dubai transfers start at 3,500 SAR for a sedan, 3,800 SAR for a Toyota Fortuner and 4,500 SAR for a GMC Yukon/Tahoe. The price is for the whole vehicle, one way, from your address in Riyadh to your address in Dubai. Cadillac Escalade, Hyundai Staria VIP, Mercedes S-Class and Sprinter are quoted on request.
Plan for around 10–12 hours or more door to door. The driving itself is roughly 9–10 hours; border processing, traffic, rest stops and your exact pickup and drop-off points add to that, and the border is the part nobody can time precisely.
Approximately 990–1,000 km, depending on where in Riyadh you are collected and where in Dubai you are going.
At Al Batha on the Saudi side and Al Ghuwaifat on the UAE side, in the far east of Saudi Arabia where it meets Abu Dhabi emirate. You leave Saudi Arabia at Al Batha and enter the UAE at Al Ghuwaifat a short distance further on.
A valid passport, permission to enter the UAE (a visa where your nationality needs one), and - for Saudi residents - a valid Iqama and exit/re-entry visa. Requirements depend on your nationality and residency and can change, so confirm your own eligibility before you travel. The driver cannot arrange passenger visas.
Yes. The vehicle insurance needed to drive our car into the UAE is included in the fare, along with fuel and road tolls. Passenger visa fees are not included.
Yes. We can collect you at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) or anywhere in Riyadh and drop you at Dubai International Airport (DXB). If you have a flight to catch, tell us the departure time so the pickup leaves a generous margin for the border.
Yes. Tell us how many suitcases you have when you book and we will suggest a vehicle with enough room. As a guide, a sedan takes about 2 large cases and a GMC Yukon about 4–5.
Yes. The Toyota Fortuner and GMC Yukon/Tahoe are the usual choice for families. The car is yours alone for the whole trip, and you can stop for food, prayer and rest on the way. Child seats can be requested and are subject to availability.
Yes. Tick the return option in the quote form or tell us your return date, and we will quote the Dubai to Riyadh leg as well.
Yes. One driver takes you from your pickup in Riyadh, across the border and to your drop-off in Dubai. You do not change cars at the border.
Yes. The GMC Yukon / Chevrolet Tahoe is 4,500 SAR one way for up to 6–7 passengers, subject to availability on your date.