Dubai and Abu Dhabi are approximately 146 km / 91 miles / 79 nautical miles apart.

Travel Time by Pace

• 🚗 Driving: 1 hour 34 minutes
• 🚶 Walking: 29 hours, or a little over a day of continuous walking
• 🚴 Cycling: 9 hours

About This Route

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the UAE’s two largest cities, connected by Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) — one of the busiest and most important highways in the Gulf region. The route is fully within the UAE, so there’s no time zone or border crossing to think about, which is part of why this is one of the most frequently driven inter-city commutes in the country, whether for business, government, or simply visiting family. It’s short enough to comfortably do as a same-day round trip.

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