How far apart are Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Distance from Dubai to Abu-Dhabi The shortest distance (air line) between Dubai and Abu-Dhabi is 81.04 mi (130.42 km). The shortest route between Dubai and Abu-Dhabi is 93.35 mi (150.23 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 1h 34min.



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The simplest way to get between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is by taxi but, depending on how many people are travelling, it can be costly. A standard Abu Dhabi or Dubai taxi, flagged from the street, costs in the region of Dh250 to Dh300 ($68 to $81) one way, depending on the destination in your chosen city.

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Transport from Dubai to Abu Dhabi If you take a taxi, you will get to the destination in 1 hour 50 minutes and have to pay a minimum of $92 for such a trip. The distance between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is 170 km.

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Abu Dhabi is an incredible city, with lots of unique sights that Dubai can't offer you. I strongly believe every Dubai itinerary should include a visit to Abu Dhabi, even if just for a day trip. If you want to plan your Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip, but aren't sure where to start, I've got you covered!

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Abu Dhabi has more beautiful beaches: the public beaches at Corniche or Saadiyat Island are wonderful. Overall, the beaches in Abu Dhabi were more appealing to me than the ones in Dubai.

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Local families are often shopping at malls across Dubai so you're going to want to dress appropriately. You can wear shorts in Dubai and even skirts, if they are at knee length and not shorter than that. Just be mindful of the fact that there are a lot of families and children there.

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Summary of cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,334.1$ (12,246.4AED) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 967.4$ (3,553.2AED) without rent. Abu Dhabi is 41.1% less expensive than New York (without rent).

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Personal travel of 30 days or less: A U.S. citizen with a regular passport may obtain a no fee visitor visa upon arrival. Stays longer than 30 days: Visitors on a 30-day visa may request a visa extension, which is at the discretion of immigration officials.

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Yes! Bikinis are commonplace in Dubai on both public and private beaches. Just don't wear your bikini outside of your resort or on the street.

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6. Quieter, Prettier Beaches. We definitely believe that Abu Dhabi has better beaches than Dubai.

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Of course, whilst some might see this as a negative (it means, for example, that Abu Dhabi is stricter than Dubai), we believe it's this authenticity that makes it such an appealing destination. To really get a sense of this character, be sure to visit both Qasr Al Hosn Fort and Palace and the House of Artisans.

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