Originally Posted by flySFO

My experience, I've always used Ethad to fly into Abu Dhabi and rented a car to drive to my hotel in Dubai. From Abu Dhabi International Airport to Armani Hotel/Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall area is about 1 hour 15 minutes, You'll be probably driving on Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rasid Road, which is a four lane highway. The roads are safe. If you have a rental, it will warn you about your speed, about 120km. When you drive to refill you car, a gas station attendant will pump your gas for you.