Riyadh to Dubai 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 Batha → Al Ghuwaifat
Transfer Type
Private car with driver
Car change at border
Yes
From
SAR 5,000
Free cancellation up to 24h · Secure card payment
Pricing
See the cars →Executive sedan
1–3 passengers · Ford Taurus or similar
from SAR 5,000
Premium SUV
Most booked1–4 passengers · GMC Yukon or similar
from SAR 7,400
Passenger van
5–7 passengers · Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class or similar
from SAR 8,000
Luxury sedan
1–3 passengers · BMW 7 Series or similar
from SAR 8,300
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 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
From the Saudi capital to Dubai is a long drive east, but done privately it becomes a day you can rest through. A Saudi driver takes you from Riyadh to the Al Batha exit post. After exit control you cross to Al Ghuwaifat by free shuttle bus or taxi, and a UAE driver meets you there for the run through Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Saudi families heading for a Dubai holiday and professionals with work in both cities book it regularly.
Travel time & distance
Duration
~11 hours
Distance
~1,000 km
The trip takes roughly 11 hours. Most of it is long, quiet highway in Saudi Arabia, and the variables are the border and the final hour into Dubai. Eid and school holidays bring heavier traffic at the crossing, so plan around them if you can.
Leaving Riyadh: morning or evening?
A morning start gets you into Dubai in the evening, which suits travellers who want to see the road and sleep in a proper bed that night. An evening departure means a night on the road and a morning arrival, with quieter driving and no Dubai rush hour at the end. Either way, your driver plans the rest stops. Pick whichever fits your hotel check-in in Dubai.
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 Dubai
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.
Changing cars at Al Batha and Al Ghuwaifat
- Your Saudi driver unloads your bags at the Al Batha exit post.
- At Al Ghuwaifat, UAE immigration and customs check passengers and luggage.
- A UAE driver takes over from there and drives you through Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
Riyadh pick‑up, drop‑off anywhere in Dubai
We collect from any Riyadh address, from Olaya and Al Nakheel to the Diplomatic Quarter, KAFD and King Khalid International Airport (RUH). In Dubai we drop at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah or Dubai International Airport (DXB).
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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Riyadh (KSA) → Dubai (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.