DXB to downtown Abu Dhabi
Jun 22, 2019, 7:16 pm
#1
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DXB to downtown Abu Dhabi
What are the available options to get from DXB to downtown Abu Dhabi?
I read that can either take a bus, a taxi or a rented car. However, due to late arrival and a tiring journey, I don't think bus or rented car is feasible.
Will any taxi from the airport be willing to head to Abu Dhabi?
I read that can either take a bus, a taxi or a rented car. However, due to late arrival and a tiring journey, I don't think bus or rented car is feasible.
Will any taxi from the airport be willing to head to Abu Dhabi?
Jun 23, 2019, 6:54 am
#2
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Yes, any taxi that you catch at the Dubai airport will take you to Abu Dhabi. In the extremely unlikely event that the driver declines, just move to the next taxi -- the taxi ranks at all terminals at DXB are huge.
Naturally, a Dubai taxi driver may not know his way around Abu Dhabi as well as he would Dubai, so be prepared with a map or directions to your destination.
Should cost around AED 300.
Naturally, a Dubai taxi driver may not know his way around Abu Dhabi as well as he would Dubai, so be prepared with a map or directions to your destination.
Should cost around AED 300.
Jun 28, 2019, 5:23 am
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It's around 155km to, say, the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, right in the center of downtown. So that comes to around AED 329. A bit more to the end, like the InterContinental or Emirates Palace.
The taxi lines can seem long, but there are a lot of taxis. I've never waited more than 10-15 minutes even when it looked horrible.
Jul 1, 2019, 8:37 am
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I'm talking from my experience. Most of the time I arrive at DXB Thursday night or Friday morning. The taxi lines were always out the door.
But if the taxi ride would be 350, then it would be worth spending extra time in line for 100+ AED in savings.
But if the taxi ride would be 350, then it would be worth spending extra time in line for 100+ AED in savings.