Abu Dhabi to Al Khobar Private Transfer
We handle the full journey end-to-end, including seamless border transfers where required.
Distance
~700 km
Travel Time
~8–9 hours
Border Crossing
Al Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
Transfer Type
Private car with driver
Car change at border
Yes
From
AED 3,900
Free cancellation up to 24h · Secure card payment
Pricing
See the cars →Executive sedan
1–3 passengers · 2 large suitcases · Ford Taurus or similar
from AED 3,900
Premium SUV
Most booked1–4 passengers · 4 large suitcases · GMC Yukon or similar
from AED 5,700
Passenger van
5–7 passengers · 6 large suitcases · Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class or similar
from AED 6,400
Luxury sedan
1–3 passengers · 2 large suitcases · BMW 7 Series or similar
from AED 6,800
Theatre screen, Wi‑Fi, sunblinds and four-zone climate. Executive Lounge seat with massage on request.
What's included
- Door-to-door private transfer
- Professional driver
- Border crossing assistance
- Bottled water and refreshments
- Rest stops along the route
- Two dedicated vehicles (one per side of the border)
- Fuel and road tolls
- Child seats on request, free of charge
- Free waiting: 60 min after landing at airports (we track your flight), 15 min elsewhere
Not included: visas and entry fees, and the taxi between the two border posts if you choose it instead of the free shuttle (paid locally).
Per vehicle, not per person
Free cancellation up to 24h
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer
Two-vehicle border service
Your first driver takes you to the UAE exit post at Al Ghuwaifat. After passport control, you cross to the Saudi post at Al Batha by free shuttle bus or taxi, and your second driver is waiting on the Saudi side.
What clients say
“From scheduling to pickup to drop off the service was five stars all the way. I used them for a long trip between UAE and Saudi and everything, including the border car switch, was arranged and went smoothly.”
Route guide
Abu Dhabi to Al Khobar is a practical one-day drive of about 700 km, popular with engineers and consultants working in the Eastern Province and with families heading back after a stay in the capital. Your UAE driver takes you west to Al Ghuwaifat. You clear both posts, crossing between them by free shuttle bus or taxi, then a Saudi driver brings you the rest of the way to Khobar or Dhahran.
Travel time & distance
Duration
~8–9 hours
Distance
~700 km
Door to door, count on about 8 to 9 hours. Leaving from the city centre or the islands adds a little at the start, and the Saudi entry checks are where most of the variation sits. Midweek mornings tend to be calmer than the days around a public holiday.
Leg by leg
- Abu Dhabi to Al Ghuwaifat with your UAE driver, heading west along the coast of Abu Dhabi emirate
- Exit and entry formalities, with a free shuttle bus or taxi between the posts, usually 30 to 60 minutes in total
- Al Batha to Al Khobar with your Saudi driver, including a rest stop on the Saudi highway
- About 8 to 9 hours in total on a normal day
Border crossing process
Al Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
This route involves a coordinated border crossing between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Passengers are required to exit the vehicle and complete immigration and customs procedures in person. We arrange vehicles on both sides of the border to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer.
- 1Arrive at the UAE exit checkpoint at Al Ghuwaifat - passports stamped out
- 2Cross the border zone to the Saudi entry checkpoint at Al Batha
- 3Saudi visa and vehicle documentation processed
- 4Customs inspection and clearance
- 5Continue on Saudi highways to Al Khobar
A second vehicle with a fresh driver will be waiting after the border to continue your journey. The entire process is coordinated in advance to minimise waiting times and ensure a seamless experience.
Changing cars at the Saudi border
Your UAE car stops at the Al Ghuwaifat exit post. Saudi immigration checks your visa, customs checks your bags, and your Saudi driver meets you after that. Small wheeled cases make this part far easier than large loose bags.
Leaving Abu Dhabi, arriving in Al Khobar
We collect from homes, hotels and offices across Abu Dhabi, including Khalifa City, Al Reem Island, Saadiyat and AUH. In the Eastern Province we drop off anywhere in Al Khobar, from Al Rakah and Al Olaya to the Corniche, as well as in Dhahran.
See all transfers from Abu Dhabi and all transfers to Al Khobar.
Travel documents & customs requirements
Passengers are responsible for valid passports, visas and entry permits, and compliance with customs rules in every country on the route.
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Abu Dhabi (UAE) → Al Khobar (KSA)
What happens next
- 1. You message us on WhatsApp
- 2. We confirm route, vehicle, and timing
- 3. You receive a quote and a secure Stripe payment link (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or bank details
- 4. Your booking is confirmed after payment, in full or as a 50% deposit on request. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Inquiries are non-binding. Typical response times are within minutes; slower at night.