Dubai to Ar Rifā‘ by bus
Ar Rifā‘ lies 491 km (305 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 599 km (372 mi) of road.
| Dubai | Ar Rifā‘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Bahrain |
| Population | 3.8 million | 115,495 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
Clocks in Ar Rifā‘ are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 9 h 3 min journey lands only 8 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rifā‘
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Bahrain: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Dubai to Ar Rifā‘
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Staying in Ar Rifā‘
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rifā‘ from Dubai?
491 km (305 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 599 km (372 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Ar Rifā‘ by bus?
About 9 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Ar Rifā‘?
Ar Rifā‘ is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Ar Rifā‘?
The Dinar (BHD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.