Chauffeur service in Abu Dhabi
Assure runs chauffeur-driven cars to and around Abu Dhabi, as fixed transfers or by the hour. From Dubai, Yas Island, ADNEC and the Corniche are 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes away without traffic. Pickups at Zayed International and trips that stay inside Abu Dhabi are arranged on request. Quotes come back on WhatsApp, 24/7.
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Pickup points
Zayed International Airport (AUH), Terminal A
- Good to know
- Name board in the arrivals hall. Pickups here are arranged on request.
Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), Jetex terminal
- Good to know
- Private flights only. On request, with the tail number and arrival time.
Hotels on the Corniche, Al Maryah Island, Saadiyat Island and Yas Island
ADNEC Centre
- Good to know
- Exhibition days follow the organiser's drop-off points.
Places we drive to here
Tap a place to start a booking with it as the drop-off.
On this page
- Trips from Dubai and trips inside Abu Dhabi
- How long does it take to get around Abu Dhabi?
- Where your chauffeur meets you at Zayed International
- Taxi, app ride or chauffeur in Abu Dhabi?
- Formula 1 weekend on Yas Island
- ADIPEC at ADNEC Centre
- Which car for your group
- How to book a chauffeur in Abu Dhabi
- What sets the price
Trips from Dubai and trips inside Abu Dhabi
How your trip runs depends on where it starts. Assure is RTA licensed in Dubai, so a car that leaves Dubai runs in our own fleet. A trip that starts and ends inside Abu Dhabi needs a car licensed in the capital, so we arrange it on request through our partner network.
| Your trip | How it runs |
|---|---|
| Dubai hotel, home, DXB or DWC to Abu Dhabi, one way | Our own car and chauffeur, under the RTA licence |
| A day hire from Dubai that waits in Abu Dhabi and drives you back | Our own car and chauffeur, booked by the hour |
| Pickup at Zayed International, Al Bateen or an Abu Dhabi hotel | On request, through our partner network, subject to availability |
| Hourly hire that starts and ends inside Abu Dhabi | On request, through our partner network, subject to availability |
For the road itself, the E11 between the two cities, see our Dubai to Abu Dhabi transfer page.
Useful on the ground: getting around Abu Dhabi, Darb tolls and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor guide.
How long does it take to get around Abu Dhabi?
Most of the capital’s landmarks sit within 20 minutes of the Corniche. Yas Island and the airport are the outliers, about half an hour east. The figures below are road distances and drive times without traffic, from the OSRM route planner on OpenStreetMap data.
| From Corniche Beach to | Road distance | Without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates Palace | about 4 km | 6 min |
| Qasr Al Watan | about 5 km | 7 min |
| Al Maryah Island (ADGM) | about 8 km | 10 min |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat | about 11 km | 12 min |
| ADNEC Centre | about 14 km | 13 min |
| Al Bateen Executive Airport | about 16 km | 16 min |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | about 17 km | 14 min |
| Saadiyat Beach | about 18 km | 18 min |
| Yas Marina Circuit | about 34 km | 28 min |
| Zayed International, Terminal A | about 36 km | 29 min |
Coming from Dubai, the start point matters more than the destination. Dubai Marina is about 20 km closer to the capital than Downtown Dubai.
| To | From Dubai Marina | From Downtown Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Yas Marina Circuit | about 96 km, 1 h 3 min | about 116 km, 1 h 17 min |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | about 108 km, 1 h 7 min | about 128 km, 1 h 22 min |
| ADNEC Centre | about 113 km, 1 h 9 min | about 133 km, 1 h 23 min |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | about 115 km, 1 h 11 min | about 135 km, 1 h 25 min |
| The Corniche | about 123 km, 1 h 17 min | about 143 km, 1 h 31 min |
The Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Louvre fit into one sightseeing day. Our Abu Dhabi city tour packages those stops with the car.
Where your chauffeur meets you at Zayed International
Abu Dhabi International Airport became Zayed International on 9 February 2024, and the code stayed AUH. Flights moved into Terminal A during November 2023, and it has been fully operational since 15 November that year. It is built for up to 45 million travellers a year. Your chauffeur waits in the Terminal A arrivals hall with your name on a board, and VIP guests are welcomed personally.
Terminal A sits on the Yas Island side of the airport. From the terminal forecourt, Yas Marina Circuit is about 7 km and 12 minutes away. The Grand Mosque is about 20 km, ADNEC 24 km and the Corniche 36 km. Flight tracking, waiting time and the Terminal A walk-through are on our Zayed International pickup page.
Private jets can also use Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) on Abu Dhabi island. Jetex runs its terminal in Al Muntazah around the clock, and lists customs and immigration among its FBO services. From Al Bateen, Yas Marina Circuit is about 25 km and Emirates Palace about 18 km. Send the tail number and FBO as described on our private jet terminal transfers page.
Taxi, app ride or chauffeur in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi’s silver taxis follow a tariff set by Abu Dhabi Mobility. Day rates apply from 6:00 to 22:00 and night rates from 22:00 to 6:00.
| Charge | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Flag fall | AED 5.00 | AED 5.50 |
| Per km | AED 1.82 | AED 1.82 |
| Per minute of waiting | AED 0.50 | AED 0.50 |
| Minimum fare | AED 12 | AED 12 |
| Booking fee | AED 4.00 | AED 5.00 |
Airport taxis start at AED 20 flag fall, then the same per-km rate. The Abu Dhabi Mobility taxi fares page lists the full tariff.
| Metered taxi | Uber or Careem | Chauffeur with Assure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | The meter, paid at the end | Shown in the app when you book | Agreed for the whole car before the day |
| Waiting at a stop | AED 0.50 a minute on the meter | A new ride each time | The car stays with you for the hours booked |
| Groups of 5 or more | Two or more taxis, each on its own meter | Depends on the cars in the app at that moment | One SUV, van or Sprinter |
Formula 1 weekend on Yas Island
Formula 1 lists the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for 4 to 6 December at Yas Marina Circuit. Roads onto Yas Island are at their busiest before the evening sessions and after the race. Agree a return pickup point with your chauffeur before you walk in.
From Dubai Marina the circuit is about 96 km, or 1 hour 3 minutes on a clear road. On race days, leave well before that. Race weekend planning is on our Abu Dhabi Grand Prix chauffeur page.
ADIPEC at ADNEC Centre
ADIPEC 2026 runs from 2 to 5 November across the 16 halls of ADNEC Centre. The organiser states that on-site parking is not available, and sends drivers to Park and Ride. Taxis set down at Marina Hall (Hall 16) near Car Park E, or opposite the Aloft hotel in the Embassies area.
A chauffeur removes the Park and Ride step. The organiser publishes no separate point for private cars, so your chauffeur follows the marshals on the day. ADNEC is about 13 minutes from the Corniche and 1 hour 23 minutes from Downtown Dubai without traffic. Delegation planning is covered on our ADIPEC chauffeur page.
Which car for your group
Passengers means guests, not counting the chauffeur. Large bags are checked suitcases that fit with every seat in use.
| Class | Example models | Passengers | Large bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business sedan | Lexus ES 300h | 3 | 2 |
| First class sedan | Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 |
| Luxury SUV | GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade | 6 | 3 |
| Van | Mercedes-Benz V-Class | 6 | 4 |
| Minibus | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 13 or 19 seats | 13 to 19 | 3 to 6 |
| Ultra luxury | Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bentley Flying Spur | 3 | 2 |
The Rolls-Royce and Bentley are available through our partner network, subject to availability. For an evening car or a wedding arrival, see our limousine service in Abu Dhabi.
How to book a chauffeur in Abu Dhabi
- Send the date, start time and pickup address on WhatsApp or in the trip form.
- Add the hours you need, or the drop-off for a one-way transfer.
- Give the number of passengers and bags, and the car class you want.
- For an AUH pickup, add your flight number so the chauffeur follows the real landing time.
- Accept the quote on WhatsApp to confirm. For trips that start in Abu Dhabi, we confirm the partner car first.
What sets the price
- Where the trip starts: Dubai, Zayed International or an Abu Dhabi address.
- A fixed transfer or a number of hours, and the kilometres between stops.
- The car class and how many cars your group needs.
- The date: race weekend, ADIPEC week and late-night returns.
- Road tolls on the way, Salik in Dubai and Darb in Abu Dhabi.
Photos. The Etihad Towers and downtown Abu Dhabi seen across a fountain pool in the gardens of Qasr Al Watan: Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Pools and white galleries under the latticed dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island: Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Questions and answers
How can I find a private chauffeur in Abu Dhabi?
Check three things before you book: who licenses the car, where the trip starts and what the price covers. Assure is RTA licensed with 10+ years in business, and trips that start in Dubai run in our own cars. For a car based in Abu Dhabi, send your date and pickup on WhatsApp and we confirm a partner car, subject to availability.
How much does it cost to hire a driver in Abu Dhabi?
There is no fixed rate, so we quote each trip on WhatsApp. The price depends on where the trip starts, the hours or the route, the car class and the date. A day from Dubai Marina to the Grand Mosque and back covers about 217 km before any stops, so mileage is part of the quote. Race weekend and ADIPEC week book up early.
How do I book a chauffeur drive in Abu Dhabi?
Send the date, start time and pickup address on WhatsApp at +971 56 684 8148, or use the trip form on this page. Add the hours or the drop-off, and the number of passengers and bags. Say which car class you want. You get a quote for the whole car, and the booking is confirmed once you accept it on WhatsApp.
Which is cheaper in Abu Dhabi, Uber or taxi?
It depends on the hour and demand. Abu Dhabi Mobility publishes the taxi meter: AED 5 flag fall by day, AED 5.50 at night, AED 1.82 per km and a AED 12 minimum. Uber and Careem show their fare in the app before you book, so compare the two for a short solo hop. For a group or a day of stops, a car that waits often costs less than several metered taxis.
Can a Dubai chauffeur pick me up at Zayed International Airport?
Drop-offs at Terminal A that start in Dubai run under our RTA licence in our own cars. A pickup at Terminal A starts inside Abu Dhabi, so we arrange it on request through our partner network, subject to availability. Send your flight number and drop-off, and we confirm the car before you fly. The chauffeur waits in arrivals with your name on a board.
Can I keep the car for a full day in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Book it by the hour from your Dubai pickup and the chauffeur stays with you through the day, waiting at each stop. One day can pair the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with Qasr Al Watan, 5 km from the Corniche, and the Louvre on Saadiyat. Allow about 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 30 minutes each way between Dubai and the capital.