Driving from Al Ain City to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi lies 141 km (88 mi) west of Al Ain City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 172 km (107 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Al Ain City | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 846,747 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Where to book car hire from Al Ain City to Abu Dhabi
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Staying in Abu Dhabi
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi. Of the 116 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (48), and 30 are five-star. Across 84 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 168,123 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Al Ain City?
141 km (88 mi) in a straight line, west of Al Ain City; by road roughly 172 km (107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Al Ain City to Abu Dhabi by car?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Ain City and Abu Dhabi?
No, both are on Asia/Dubai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Abu Dhabi?
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.