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How to get fromSaudi Arabia to United Arab Emiratesby bus, plane, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Saudi Arabia to United Arab Emirates by bus, plane, car, or subway

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  1. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane DMM - DXB
    4h 49m
    AED 601–1,566

  2. Line 1 subway, line 4 subway to Riyadh, fly to Dubai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from National Museum to Kafdsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway subway
    3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane RUH - DXB
    6h 4m
    AED 342–628

  3. Drive 987.7 km

    1. Drive from Riyadh to Dubaicar car 987.7 km
    10h 48m
    AED 402–580

  4. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane DMM - AUH
    5h 24m
    AED 548–762

  5. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly to Sharjah International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane DMM - SHJ
    5h 41m
    AED 508–1,284

  6. Line 1 subway, line 4 subway to Riyadh, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the subway from National Museum to Kafdsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway subway
    3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane RUH - AUH
    6h 28m
    AED 379–1,524

  7. Line 1 subway, line 4 subway to Riyadh, fly to Sharjah International Airport

    1. Take the subway from National Museum to Kafdsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Kafd to Airport T3-4subway subway
    3. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane RUH - SHJ
    7h
    AED 579–1,246

King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
TicketAED 216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Saudi Arabia to United Arab Emirates. However, you can take the taxi to Dammam Main Stn, take the bus to King Fahd Airport Stn, walk to King Fahd International Airport (DMM) airport, fly to Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Airport Terminal Metro Station, then take the subway to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Riyadh to Dubai in around 10h 48m.

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