From Riyadh to the UAE capital by road, in a private car with a professional driver. One fixed price, stops when you need them, and drop-off at your hotel, office or Yas Island.
Direct Route
9–10 hours
Booking & Support
Dedicated Driver Service
Arabian Elite Chauffeurs drives you privately from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. The road runs east to Hofuf, south-east to the Al Batha border (Saudi side) and Ghuwaifat (UAE side), then along the coast to Abu Dhabi: about 900 km and 9 to 10 hours of driving, plus the border and stops. Fixed fares start at SAR 3,000 per car in a Ford Taurus, excluding VAT. Book 24/7 on WhatsApp.
1. Send your plan. Pickup address in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi address, date, passengers, bags and nationality. We reply with a fixed price.
2. Morning pickup in Riyadh. Leaving early gets you to Abu Dhabi by evening.
3. Stops on your schedule. We stop around Hofuf and before the border for fuel, food and prayer.
4. Saudi exit, UAE entry. Your driver handles the vehicle paperwork at Al Batha and Ghuwaifat.
5. Straight to your door. Hotel, office, residence or Abu Dhabi Airport.
Distance
About 900 km from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi city
Driving time
9–10 hours, plus the border and stops
Route
Riyadh → Hofuf → Al Batha → Ghuwaifat → Abu Dhabi
Border
Al Batha (Saudi Arabia) and Ghuwaifat (UAE)
Drop-offs
Abu Dhabi city, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi Airport; Dubai on request
Included in fare
Border handling and the vehicle’s paperwork for the UAE
You bring
Passport or GCC ID, plus any UAE visa your nationality needs
Payment
Cash, card, Apple Pay or PayPal
Every fare is per vehicle, not per person, one way.
Ford Taurus
3 pax · 3 bags
Solo or couple
SAR 3,000 – 3,670
Toyota Fortuner
4 pax · 4 bags
Small family
SAR 3,000 – 3,880
Chevrolet Suburban
6 pax · 6 bags
Families, extra luggage
SAR 3,420 – 4,510
GMC Yukon XL
6 pax · 6 bags
Families, VIP SUV comfort
SAR 3,640 – 4,730
Mercedes E-Class
3 pax · 2 bags
Business travel
SAR 3,850 – 4,940
Mercedes S-Class
3 pax · 2 bags
Executives and VIP guests
SAR 4,490 – 6,000
Toyota HiAce
10 pax · 10 bags
Groups and teams
SAR 3,420 – 4,300
Toyota Coaster
20 pax · 20 bags
Large groups, events
SAR 4,060 – 5,360
The exact fare depends on your pickup point, drop-off and travel time, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel. Personal visa fees, if any, are not included. Return trips and waiting time can be quoted together as one price.
Meetings in Abu Dhabi without two airports and a taxi.
Concerts and motorsport on Yas Island, with the driver available for the return.
Visiting relatives with children and luggage in one car.
HiAce (10) and Coaster (20) for delegations and teams.
For one person on a short trip, flying is faster. For groups, families or anyone carrying a lot, one fixed car fare is often better value and goes from door to door.
Private car and professional chauffeur for the whole trip
Pickup from your exact address in Riyadh
Border handling at Al Batha and Ghuwaifat
Vehicle paperwork for the UAE
Rest, meal and prayer stops
Clean, air-conditioned, late-model vehicle
Help with luggage
English- and Arabic-speaking drivers
24/7 booking and support on WhatsApp
Check UAE entry rules for every passenger before booking.
Big event on Yas Island? Book early; hotels and roads get busy.
Need to continue to Dubai? Tell us when booking; it's about 140 km further.
Long-distance cross-border private car from Riyadh to Dubai.
Cross-border private car from Al Khobar to Dubai via the UAE border.
Long-distance cross-border private car from Riyadh to Doha.
The return trip: private car from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh.
All vehicles are chauffeur-driven, climate-controlled and prepared for your airport transfer.
Spacious premium transport for families, groups and luggage.
Comfortable, dependable travel for airport and business journeys.
Executive and VIP travel with first-class comfort and privacy.
Fares start at SAR 3,000 in a Ford Taurus or Toyota Fortuner and SAR 3,420 in a Chevrolet Suburban for up to six people, and go up to SAR 6,000 for the Mercedes S-Class. All fares exclude VAT. The price is per car, not per person.
About 900 km and 9 to 10 hours of driving, plus the border and stops.
Al Batha on the Saudi side and Ghuwaifat on the UAE side.
Yes. We drop at any address in Abu Dhabi, including Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Yes. Dubai is about 140 km further; we quote it when you book.
A valid passport or GCC ID, plus any UAE visa your nationality needs. Check the UAE’s official entry rules before you travel.
Yes. We quote the overnight and the second day as one package.
Yes. We quote round trips and multi-day trips as one package. Coming back from Abu Dhabi? Book our Abu Dhabi to Riyadh transfer.
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