Day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi lies 115 km (72 mi) south-west of Dubai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 115 km (72 mi) apart, Abu Dhabi is a realistic day trip from Dubai: about 1 h 53 min each way by road.
| Dubai | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 3.8 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
What to see in Abu Dhabi
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SeaWorld Abu Dhabi | 1,750,000 | 2024 |
The busiest is SeaWorld Abu Dhabi at 1,750,000 visitors in 2024. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in 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.
Book a hotel in Abu Dhabi
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Common questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Dubai?
115 km (72 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dubai; by road roughly 141 km (88 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by road?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai 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
- 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.