What's the easiest (and ideally safest) way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
I shall be visiting and staying with some friends in Dubai, and want to take a day trip out to visit another group of friends in Abu Dhabi. Without hiring/driving a car, what's the easiest way to get from one to the other and back for under 100 USD? According to Wikitravel, a taxi from Dubai seems to only be about 300AED (~80 USD) - are taxis really that cheap in the UAE?
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Taxis are that cheap in Dubai, and in general the public transport system is one of the best in the middle east.
Your options for Dubai - Abu Dhabi:
Public Transport (routes, timetables, etc. available at this website). The first bus to Abu Dhabi leaves at 5 AM and the journey takes about 90 minutes given the traffic conditions.
Careem - this comes to $110 but it is the most comfortable and safe way to go. I would recommend this over all other options.
Flydubai has a bus service that you can book as well. Its 40 AED one way; from the airport to the airport.
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Is the bus from Dubai to Abu Dhabi safe?
Buses are typically air-conditioned, with plush comfy seats upon which you can luxuriate. Taking the bus to Abu Dhabi is significantly safer than driving yourself.Is it easy to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?
The UAE is very car-centric, so hiring a car for journeying between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a popular option. Road conditions and signage are excellent, and this is a very straightforward route, heading north for 140 kilometers.How much is an Uber from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
The fare is between 250 - 290 AED with the local taxi service. I took an Uber from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on NYE, with my pick up location around Tecom/Barsha Heights (picture the area under the Palm) and I paid 310.12 AED. I hope that helps you plan some. Take good care and have a great trip while you're here!How much is a taxi from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?
The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Dubai is to taxi which costs AED 230 - AED 280 and takes 1h 13m.what. (Bo Burnham FULL SHOW HD)
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Just to add up, a bus from Dubai to Abu Dhabi would cost much less. There are two buses E100 and E101 that take you from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (Dubai), or Ibn Battuta Metro Station (Dubai), right to Abu Dhabi Bus Station.
If you're settling in Dubai check DubaiHow, they actually have the routes of each bus in Dubai in details without the hassle of maps and some out-dated Wikiroutes: https://dubaihow.com/dubai-bus-routes/
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