Driving from Dubai to Madīnat Ḩamad
Madīnat Ḩamad lies 495 km (308 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 604 km (375 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Dubai | Madīnat Ḩamad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Bahrain |
| Population | 3.8 million | 133,550 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
Clocks in Madīnat Ḩamad are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 7 h 33 min journey lands only 6 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad
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.
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Staying in Madīnat Ḩamad
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Common questions
How far is Madīnat Ḩamad from Dubai?
495 km (308 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai; by road roughly 604 km (375 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Madīnat Ḩamad by car?
About 7 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Madīnat Ḩamad?
Madīnat Ḩamad is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?
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.