How to get fromSaudi Arabia to Dubaiby plane, car, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Saudi Arabia to Dubai by plane, car, bus, or subway

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Fly Hofuf to Dubai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Hofuf (HOF) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane HOF - DXB
2h 17m
AED 705–1,567
Line 1 subway, line 4 subway to Riyadh, fly to Dubai International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the subway from National Museum to Kafdsubway
2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway
3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane RUH - DXB
6h 4m
AED 272–578
Drive 987.7 km
1. Drive from Riyadh to Dubaicar 987.7 km
10h 48m
AED 402–581
Fly Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Sharjah International Airport, bus, subway
1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane ELQ - SHJ
2. Take the bus from Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2 to Deira City Center Bus Station 2bus
3. Take the subway from City Centre Deira Metro Station 2 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2subway
4h 12m
AED 549–1,381
Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport
1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus
2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane DMM - DXB
4h 49m
AED 451–866
Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus
2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane DMM - SHJ
3. Take the bus from Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2 to Deira City Center Bus Station 2bus
4. Take the subway from City Centre Deira Metro Station 2 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2subway
6h 19m
AED 399–1,090

Hofuf (HOF) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

AED 592Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.9 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Saudi Arabia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Flydubai flies from Hofuf (HOF) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 3 times a week.

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Dubai(opens in a new window), United Arab Emirates(opens in a new window)

With breathtaking architecture, luxury shopping and a thriving gourmet scene, Dubai is a one-stop travel shop for the entire family. Visit Dubai Mall for the latest in designer fashion, head to the top of Burj Khalifa for uninterrupted city views, haggle for the best deals at the Gold and Spice Souks, before relaxing at Jumeirah Beach. Experience a desert safari complete with camel rides, or learn about the city’s evolution at the Dubai Museum. Indulge in a Michelin-starred meal at one of the city’s top restaurants, or party hard at a superclub.

Things to do in Dubai

IMG Worlds of Adventure(Opens in a new window)

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor amusement park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located on Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road within the City of Arabia.

Falcon City of Wonders(Opens in a new window)

Falcon City of Wonders (FCW) is a Dubai-based real-estate project was founded in 2005. The project include international-themed villas, spacious apartments, shopping malls, hotels, business offices, fine-dining restaurants, health clubs, spas, nurseries, schools and parks. When viewed from above, the development resembles a falcon, the national bird of the UAE, with the Falcon Mall forming the head of the falcon. As of 2022, the project has only completed the Left Wing of the city, with major portions still on hold. It is located in Wadi Al Safa 2, a short distance from the Global Village and the Arabian Ranches.

Wild Wadi Water Park(Opens in a new window)

The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated in the area of Jumeirah, next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier.

F1-X Dubai(Opens in a new window)

F1-X Dubai was a proposed theme park dedicated to Formula One. It would have been the first official F1 theme park and was to be built by Union Properties close to the Dubai Autodrome as part of the MotorCity section of Dubailand. Union Properties obtained the exclusive rights to build such parks, budgeting $360 million for the Dubai site and originally having plans for sites also in Europe and the Far East. The amount that Union Properties borrowed for the whole project was around $1.6 billion.

Places to stay in Dubai

DAMAC Maison Distinction(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Millennium Atria Business Bay(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Vida Downtown Residences(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

The St. Regis Downtown Dubai(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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