Driving from Dubai to Jeddah
Jeddah lies 1,693 km (1,052 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 2,066 km (1,284 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dubai | Jeddah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.8 million | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Jeddah are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 25 h 49 min journey lands only 24 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jeddah
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book car hire from Dubai to Jeddah
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Staying in Jeddah
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah. Of the 266 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (93), and 33 are five-star. Across 234 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 311,253 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jeddah from Dubai?
1,693 km (1,052 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 2,066 km (1,284 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Jeddah by car?
About 25 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Jeddah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Jeddah?
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah, bookable on this site.
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 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.