Dubai to Yas Marina Circuit
Updated 6 November 2026 · Checked against official sources
Plenty of fans stay in Dubai for race week. Yas Island is on the Dubai side of Abu Dhabi, so the trip is easier than it looks, if you plan the way home.
The trip at a glance
| Option | Time | Rough cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | 70–90 min, nearer 2 hours on race days | About AED 250–350 each way |
| Uber / Careem | Same as taxi | About AED 350–500+, more with surge pricing |
| Intercity bus + local bus | 2–2.5 hours | About AED 25 plus a local fare |
| Driving | 70–90 min plus parking | Fuel, plus parking (see below) |
Distance: about 114 km along the E11 coast road. Fares are recent quotes and will rise on race weekend.
By bus
- Take the E101 from Ibn Battuta (next to the Metro Red Line) or the E100 from Al Ghubaiba to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Buses run every 20–30 minutes and cost about AED 25.
- Pay with a Nol card. Cash is generally not accepted.
- From Central Bus Station, change to a local bus to Yas Island. Check the Darb app on the day, as routes change for race week.
- There is no official race-week shuttle from Dubai that we can confirm, so treat any offer that claims to be "official" with care.
By taxi or ride-hailing
Easiest on the way there. The way back is harder: after the race and concerts, demand is huge and cars are scarce. Book a return ride in advance, or agree a pick-up time and place with a driver before you go in.
Driving and parking
- In 2025, parking at Yas Mall was free with shuttle buses to the circuit, and Yas Plaza parking cost about AED 200 a day.
- Expect slow traffic on Yas Island for the last hour before the gates and after the race. Arrive early.
- Abu Dhabi publishes its 2026 race transport plan close to the event. We'll update this page when it's out.
Once you're on Yas Island, our getting to Yas Marina Circuit guide covers the gates, shuttles and the exit plan.
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- F1 Chronicle: how far is it from Dubai to the Abu Dhabi GP
- Arabwheels: Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus timings and fares 2026
- What's On: getting to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Khaleej Times: Abu Dhabi GP hotel rates and parking
- The National: Abu Dhabi F1 transport plan (2025)
Abu Dhabi Race Guide is independent and not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA, Yas Marina Circuit or the event organisers. Details can change, so always confirm with official sources before you book or travel.
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