This guide on how to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi It will help you prepare the visit to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in the most comfortable and quick way.
Located 140 kilometers away from this city south of Dubai, it has several wonders among which the impressive Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and a selection of incredible places, which we recommend you check in this list of places to see in Abu Dhabi essential.
Based on the experience of making this journey during our trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Rub 'al Khali in 9 days, we show you the best options for get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
How to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for free
If you travel with the Emirates airline, you can book at least 48 hours in advance, the transfer from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for free.
This company, which lands in terminal 3 of the Dubai airport, offers a daily service of 5 buses (23h, 02h, 07: 15h, 10h and 15h).
These buses that leave in front of Terminal 3 of arrivals, take more than two hours to make the journey to the Emirates office stop in Abu Dhabi, near Corniche.
Once you arrive at this stop you will have to take a taxi to visit all the points of interest of the city, being separated by great distances, or book the tourist bus that has recorded comments in Spanish of each attraction.
Remember that taxis in this country are quite affordable with an approximate price of about 15 euros every 20 kilometers.
How to get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai by free
If you do not travel with Emirates, the cheapest way to go from Dubai to Abu Dhabi It is taking the E100 bus that leaves from Al Ghubaiba station, located near the Al Ghubaiba green line metro stop.
Another option is to take the E101 bus that leaves the stop in front of the Ibn Battuta Mall and which has a connection with the red metro line.
These buses that leave every 40 minutes between 5 in the morning and 1 in the morning, will leave you in an hour and a half at the central station of Abu Dhabi.
You can use the NOL rechargeable card that can be purchased at the same station, to pay the 25 dirhams (6 euros) that the trip costs and it is not necessary to book the ticket in advance.
The buses have air conditioning, comfortable seats and USB plugs to charge the mobile.
Another much more expensive option is to take a taxi that will cost you about 70 euros the journey or 200 euros if you want it for a whole day, including the return to Dubai.
If you have more time and want, after visiting Abu Dhabi, to reach the impressive Rub 'al Khali desert, we recommend you rent a car.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
If you plan to spend the night in the city we recommend the Eclipse Boutique Suites hotel, located a few minutes walk from Corniche. In addition to its excellent location, this aparthotel has spacious rooms, attentive staff and one of the best quality / price ratios in the city.
Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai in Spanish
A most comfortable way to go from Dubai to Abu Dhabi It is booking this day trip with guide in Spanish by minibus, which includes hotel pick-up.
During this tour that leaves at 8 in the morning, you will know the history of the city and visit places such as the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Corniche, the Emirates Palace Hotel, to finish visiting the Qasr Al Watan, which includes the entrance.
Another of the best excursions in Dubai is this tour in Spanish that includes the Grand Mosque and the Louvre, another of the essential new attractions of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Louvre
