Buraydah to Dubai by bus
Dubai lies 1,144 km (711 mi) east of Buraydah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 1,395 km (867 mi) of road.
| Buraydah | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 745,353 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Dubai are 1 h ahead of Buraydah right now, so a 20 h 46 min journey lands 21 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dubai
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book buses from Buraydah to Dubai
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Staying in Dubai
Our booking partner lists 8,298+ places to stay in Dubai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 576 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (226), and 206 are five-star. Across 437 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 644,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dubai from Buraydah?
1,144 km (711 mi) in a straight line, east of Buraydah; by road roughly 1,395 km (867 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buraydah to Dubai by bus?
About 20 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buraydah and Dubai?
Dubai is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Dubai?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Dubai?
Our booking partner lists 8,298+ places to stay in Dubai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.