Driving from Dubai to Makkah
Makkah lies 1,632 km (1,014 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,991 km (1,237 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dubai | Makkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.8 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Makkah are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 24 h 53 min journey lands only 23 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Makkah
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 Makkah
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Staying in Makkah
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 27 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 615,185 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Makkah
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Common questions
How far is Makkah from Dubai?
1,632 km (1,014 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 1,991 km (1,237 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Makkah by car?
About 24 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Makkah?
Makkah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Makkah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Makkah?
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah, 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.