Dubai to Riyadh private transfer
We handle the full journey end-to-end, including seamless border transfers where required.
Distance
~1,000 km
Travel Time
~11 hours
Border Crossing
Al Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
Transfer Type
Private car with driver
Car change at border
Yes
From
AED 4,900
Free cancellation up to 24h · Secure card payment
Pricing
See the cars →Executive sedan
1–3 passengers · Ford Taurus or similar
from AED 4,900
Premium SUV
Most booked1–4 passengers · GMC Yukon or similar
from AED 7,300
Passenger van
5–7 passengers · Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class or similar
from AED 7,900
Luxury sedan
1–3 passengers · BMW 7 Series or similar
from AED 8,200
Theatre screen, Wi‑Fi, sunblinds and four-zone climate. Executive Lounge seat with massage on request.
What's included
- Door-to-door private transfer
- Professional driver
- Border crossing assistance
- Bottled water and refreshments
- Rest stops along the route
- Two dedicated vehicles (one per side of the border)
- Fuel and road tolls
- Child seats on request, free of charge
- Free waiting: 60 min after landing at airports (we track your flight), 15 min elsewhere
Not included: visas and entry fees, and the taxi between the two border posts if you choose it instead of the free shuttle (paid locally).
Per vehicle, not per person
Free cancellation up to 24h
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer
Two-vehicle border service
Your first driver takes you to the UAE exit post at Al Ghuwaifat. After passport control, you cross to the Saudi post at Al Batha by free shuttle bus or taxi, and your second driver is waiting on the Saudi side.
What clients say
“From scheduling to pickup to drop off the service was five stars all the way. I used them for a long trip between UAE and Saudi and everything, including the border car switch, was arranged and went smoothly.”
Route guide
Dubai to Riyadh is a full day on the road. You head west past Abu Dhabi to the Saudi border at Al Ghuwaifat, switch to a second car after clearing both posts, and continue across the desert to the capital. Business travellers moving between the two hubs book it often, as do families relocating and people bringing more luggage than a flight would allow.
Travel time & distance
Duration
~11 hours
Distance
~1,000 km
Allow around 11 hours. Dubai traffic on the way out, the border queue and rest stops on the Saudi highway all shape the total. Evening departures are popular because the roads are quieter and you reach Riyadh early the next morning.
How the 11 hours break down
- Dubai to the UAE exit post at Al Ghuwaifat: about 4 to 4.5 hours, depending on how quickly you get out of the city.
- Formalities on both sides of the border: usually 30 to 60 minutes.
- Al Batha to Riyadh with your Saudi driver: around 5.5 to 6 hours, including a rest stop.
- Add a little extra on Eid, national holidays and long weekends, when the crossing is busier.
Relocating to Riyadh by road
Many people moving between Dubai and Riyadh for work find the road the easiest way to bring their belongings. The van takes far more than an airline allowance, and there are no excess baggage charges. At the border you cross between the posts by free shuttle bus or taxi, so pack in pieces you can manage. Your Saudi driver then loads everything into the second vehicle for the rest of the journey.
Border crossing process
Al Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
Your first driver takes you to the exit post. After passport control, you cross to the other post by free shuttle bus or by taxi (about AED 300-400, paid locally). Your second driver is waiting on the other side.
- 1Your UAE driver drops you at the Al Ghuwaifat exit post
- 2UAE exit passport control
- 3Cross to the Saudi post at Al Batha by free shuttle bus or taxi (about AED 300-400, paid locally)
- 4Saudi entry: passport, visa and customs checks
- 5Your Saudi driver meets you and continues to Riyadh
A second vehicle with a fresh driver will be waiting after the border to continue your journey. The entire process is coordinated in advance to minimise waiting times and ensure a seamless experience.
Dubai pick‑up, Riyadh drop‑off
Pick‑up is available from anywhere in Dubai, including Downtown, DIFC, Dubai Marina, Emirates Hills and Dubai International Airport (DXB). In Riyadh we drop in Olaya, the King Abdullah Financial District, Al Malqa, the Diplomatic Quarter, Hittin or at King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Planning this journey
For a detailed look at the drive, border formalities and what to expect along the way, read our Dubai to Riyadh travel guide.
Travel documents & customs requirements
Passengers are responsible for valid passports, visas and entry permits, and compliance with customs rules in every country on the route.
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Dubai (UAE) → Riyadh (KSA)
What happens next
- 1. You message us on WhatsApp
- 2. We confirm route, vehicle, and timing
- 3. You receive a quote and a secure Stripe payment link (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or bank details
- 4. Your booking is confirmed after the deposit. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Inquiries are non-binding. Typical response times are within minutes; slower at night.