Al-ain to Dubai

   Al-ain to Dubai Road Distance 147 kms
   Al-ain to Dubai Aerial Distance 131 km
  Al-ain to Dubai Travel Time 1 hour 35 minutes

How to reach Dubai from Al-ain

Travelling by car is the quickest option to travel from Al Ain to Dubai, with a travel time of 1 hour 40 minutes. However this option is quite expensive, hence taking the bus or the metro is a feasible option. 

Tips:
- All tickets are available at bus and metro stations. 
- Buy and recharge your NoI card for easy and quick travel.

Knowing The Details

1. Al Ain to Dubai by Car
2. Dubai to Al Ain by Bus
3. Dubai to Al Ain by Metro + Bus
4. Popular Routes to Dubai
5. Popular Routes from Al-ain
6. Places to Visit in Dubai
7. Hotels in Dubai

Dubai Travel Packages

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1. Al Ain to Dubai by Car

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With the travel time by road being just 1 hour 40 minutes, travelling by car is the most preferred option as it is easy and convenient. 

  • Approximate taxi fare: AED 300
  • Approximate travel time: 1 hour 40 minutes 
  • Distance: 145 Kms
  • Car rentals in Al Ain: Thrifty Car Rental, Fast Rent A Car. 

Route 1: Via Dubai- Al Ain Rd/E66

Most preferred route and quickest
  • Distance: 145 Kms
  • Travel Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
  • Sights on the way: Arabian Village Desert Safari, Al Rumaila Fort, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Festival City, The Dubai Mall, Al Marmoom Heritage Village
  • Eating options: The Kana Cafe- Downtown Dubai, Hum yam Marmoom, New Quetta- 16th St Al Ain Cooperative Society, Lucabana -120th St. 

Route 2: Via Dubai- Al Ain Rd, Visitng Al Ain National Museum, Al Jahili Fort and Al Ain Palace Museum. 

  • Distance: 150 Kms
  • Travel Time: 1 hour 50 Minutes
  • Sights on the way: Arabian Village Desert Safari, Al Rumaila Fort, Al Ain National Museum, Al Jahili Fort,  Al Ain Palace, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Festival City, The Dubai Mall, Al Marmoom Heritage Village
  • Eating options: The Kana Cafe- Downtown Dubai, Hum yam Marmoom, New Quetta- 16th St Al Ain Cooperative Society, Lucabana -120th St.

2. Dubai to Al Ain by Bus

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The bus option is available from Al Ain to Dubai with transfers at Dubai Al Ghubaiba and at Sharjah, Al Jubail. The bus journey is much longer than driving down , but it is quite comfortable and cheap. 
  • Distance: 145 Kms
  • Travel Time: 4 hours 

Route operator: Al Ghazal 

  • Frequency : 30 minutes 
  • Distance: 150 Kms
  • Travel Time: 2 hours 15 minutes 
  • Ticket cost: AED 26
  • Starting point:  Al Ain Bus Station
  • Drop off point: Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station
  • Transfer from Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station to Sharjah, Al Jubail: 10 minutes 

Route Number: E306

  • Frequency: 10 minutes
  • Distance: 21 Kms
  • Travel Time: 31 minutes
  • Ticket Cost: AED 5
  • Starting Point: Sharjah, Al Jubail
  • Drop off point: Dubai Al Ghubaiba
  • Transfer from route number 8 to route number E306: 10 minutes

Route Number: 8 

  • Frequency: 30 minutes 
  • Distance: 28 Kms
  • Travel Time: 50 minutes
  • Ticket Cost: AED 5
  • Starting point: Dubai Al Ghubaiba
  • Drop off point: Royal Mirage Hotel 1

3. Dubai to Al Ain by Metro + Bus

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One can also use the metro and bus combination to get from Al Ain to Dubai, however the time difference between this mode of transport and the bus system is not much. 

Part 1: Bus (Route operator: Al Ghazal)

Al Ain Bus Station to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station
  • Frequency : 30 minutes 
  • Distance: 150 Kms
  • Travel Time: 2 hours 15 minutes 
  • Ticket cost: AED 26
  • Starting point: Al Ain Bus Station
  • Drop off point: Sharjah- Al Jubail Bus Station

Part 2: Bus (Route Number: E307)

Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station to Deira City Centre Bus Station 
  • Frequency: 30 minutes
  • Distance: 37 Kms
  • Travel Time: 24 minutes 
  • Ticket Cost: AED 5 
  • Starting Point: Sharjah, Al Jubail  Bus Station
  • Drop Off Point: Deira City Centre Bus Station

Part: Metro - Red Line

Deira City Centre to Nakheel 
  • Distance: 28 Kms
  • Frequency: 10 minutes 
  • Travel time: 38 minutes 
  • Ticket Cost: AED 3

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Popular Routes from Al-ain

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Al-ain to Dubai 1 hour 35 minutes 147 kms