AUH / ZAYED INTERNATIONAL TO DUBAI
Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai: private transfer from Zayed International
Abu Dhabi’s main airport, Zayed International (AUH), is a common arrival point for travellers who are actually staying in Dubai. Belgravia Transfers can arrange a private car from AUH to your Dubai hotel or address, with the pickup planned around your flight and the price agreed by email in advance.
- Fixed quote agreed before you travel
- Flight-aware pickup planned around your arrival time
- Meeting point confirmed in writing
- Right vehicle for your passengers and luggage
Zayed International Airport in brief
Zayed International Airport is the name Abu Dhabi International Airport has used since 2024, and Terminal A is its main passenger terminal. Your ticket will still show the airport code AUH. It is a different airport from Dubai’s two airports, DXB and DWC, so check the code on your booking before you plan the onward journey; our Dubai airports guide explains the Dubai side.
Because AUH is in another emirate, a Dubai taxi will not start a trip there. Travellers heading to Dubai usually choose between an Abu Dhabi airport taxi, a bus and a pre-booked private car.
What a pre-booked AUH to Dubai transfer looks like
- You send your flight number, arrival time, Dubai destination, passengers and luggage.
- We reply by email with availability, the suggested vehicle and the price.
- Once you accept, we confirm the meeting arrangements for your arrival in writing.
- The driver takes you directly to your Dubai address, with no change of vehicle.
Long-haul arrivals are often late at night or early in the morning. Sharing your flight number lets us plan the pickup around the actual landing time. If you would like the driver to meet you inside the terminal, ask about meet and greet; the meeting point is agreed for your booking.
Where travellers from AUH usually go in Dubai
Most AUH arrivals heading to Dubai are going to Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah or Downtown Dubai. Large resorts and residential towers often have several entrances, so include the hotel name and the lobby or tower if you know it.
Journey time depends on your destination in Dubai and on traffic. We confirm a realistic estimate in the quote instead of quoting a fixed time for every booking.
Vehicles, luggage and families
Tell us the number of passengers and cases, including golf bags or pushchairs. Families can request child seats in advance; see our family airport transfers page for what to mention.
Before you fly into AUH
A few details make an airport pickup much easier. Check that your booking shows AUH and not DXB or DWC. Keep your phone able to receive messages after landing, because that is how your driver can reach you if the arrival changes. Note how many cases you will collect, including oversized items such as golf bags or strollers, so the vehicle has room.
- Confirm the airport code (AUH) and terminal on your ticket
- Share your flight number, not only the landing time
- Give the full Dubai address and the hotel tower or entrance
- Mention child seats, accessibility needs or extra luggage in advance
If you are not sure whether to fly into Abu Dhabi or Dubai, compare the onward journey too: a Dubai airport can mean a shorter ride to your hotel. Our DXB or DWC guide explains the two Dubai airports, and the Dubai airport terminals guide covers DXB Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Price and booking
Every Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai transfer is quoted for the specific flight, destination and vehicle. Email info@belgraviatransfers.com with the details below.
- pickup point: airport and terminal, hotel name or full address
- destination: hotel, building or full address, with the entrance if you know it
- date and time, plus your flight number for airport pickups
- number of passengers and cases, child seats and any accessibility needs
- a return journey, listed as a separate trip with its own date and time
Staying in Abu Dhabi first? Our Abu Dhabi to Dubai transfer covers hotel and address pickups in the city.
Is Zayed International the same as Abu Dhabi International Airport?
Yes. Abu Dhabi International Airport was renamed Zayed International Airport in 2024. The airport code is still AUH.
Can I take a Dubai taxi from Abu Dhabi airport?
The RTA states that Dubai Taxi does not cover trips starting in another emirate. Use an Abu Dhabi airport taxi or pre-book a private transfer.
What happens if my flight to AUH is delayed?
Include your flight number in the enquiry so the pickup can be planned around the actual arrival. How delays are handled is set out in your quote.
Can you also take me back to Abu Dhabi airport?
Yes. Add the return to AUH as a separate journey with the date, pickup address and time, and we quote it together.
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YOUR NEXT JOURNEY
A considered arrival.
A clear next step.
Tell us where you are landing and where you want to go. Include your travel date, flight number, passenger count and luggage so your enquiry starts with the right details.
Send your journey details to Belgravia Transfers. Ask for availability, vehicle suitability, pricing and pickup arrangements for your itinerary.
Your booking is confirmed only when the arrangements have been agreed. Please do not send payment-card details or passport copies by email.
- 1Send your detailsAirport, flight, address, passengers and bags.
- 2Receive your quoteWe reply by email with the vehicle and price.
- 3Travel as agreedMeeting point and pickup confirmed in writing.