Riyadh to Abu Dhabi private transfer
We handle the full journey end-to-end, including seamless border transfers where required.
Distance
~950 km
Travel Time
~10 hours
Border Crossing
Al Batha → Al Ghuwaifat
Transfer Type
Private car with driver
Car change at border
Yes
From
SAR 4,800
Free cancellation up to 24h · Secure card payment
Pricing
See the cars →Executive sedan
1–3 passengers · Ford Taurus or similar
from SAR 4,800
Premium SUV
Most booked1–4 passengers · GMC Yukon or similar
from SAR 7,100
Passenger van
5–7 passengers · Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class or similar
from SAR 7,700
Luxury Sedan
1–3 passengers · BMW 7 Series or similar
from SAR 9,500
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
- Multiple rest stops
- 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 Saudi exit post at Al Batha. After passport control, you cross to the UAE post at Al Ghuwaifat by free shuttle bus or taxi, and your second driver is waiting on the UAE 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
Heading east from Riyadh, you cross the Saudi interior and reach the UAE at Al Batha / Al Ghuwaifat, then continue along the coast to Abu Dhabi. This direction is popular with people relocating from the Kingdom, with families going on holiday to the UAE and with business travellers who want to work in the car. You change cars at the border, so the Saudi leg and the UAE leg each have their own driver.
Travel time & distance
Duration
~10 hours
Distance
~950 km
The trip takes roughly 10 hours. Riyadh traffic on the way out can add time at peak hours. After that it is mostly highway, with a rest stop or two and 30 to 60 minutes at the border in a typical case.
Relocating from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
When a move involves suitcases, boxes and a pushchair, an airline baggage allowance quickly becomes a problem. A van takes the lot, and you see it all again at your new front door. Tell us roughly how many bags you have when you book so we send the right vehicle on both sides of the border. Your bags stay with you through the checkpoints, so trolley-friendly cases help.
Border crossing process
Al Batha → Al Ghuwaifat
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 SAR 300-400, paid locally). Your second driver is waiting on the other side.
- 1Your Saudi driver drops you at the Al Batha exit post
- 2Saudi exit passport control
- 3Cross to the UAE post at Al Ghuwaifat by free shuttle bus or taxi (about SAR 300-400, paid locally)
- 4UAE entry: passport, visa and customs checks
- 5Your UAE driver meets you and continues to Abu Dhabi
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.
Best time to set off from Riyadh
- Late evening: popular with regulars, cooler on the road, and you arrive in Abu Dhabi in the morning.
- Early morning: beats the Riyadh commute and gets you to Abu Dhabi by early evening.
- Midweek: queues at Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat are usually lighter than at the start of a weekend.
- Before public holidays: book early and expect busier checkpoints.
Leaving Riyadh, arriving in Abu Dhabi
We collect from homes, compounds, hotels and offices in Riyadh, including Olaya, Hittin, the Diplomatic Quarter and King Khalid International Airport (RUH). In Abu Dhabi we drop off on the Corniche, Al Reem Island, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island or at Zayed International Airport (AUH).
See all transfers from Riyadh and all transfers to Abu Dhabi.
Planning this journey
For a detailed look at the drive, border formalities and what to expect along the way, read our Abu Dhabi 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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Riyadh (KSA) → Abu Dhabi (UAE)
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.