Total distance: Approximately 1,200 kilometers (745 miles)
Estimated driving time: Around 12-14 hours (excluding border crossing formalities and stops)
Route:
1. Starting Point: Begin your trip from Dubai.
2. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): Follow Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) out of Dubai.
3. Jebel Ali: Continue along Sheikh Zayed Road until you reach Jebel Ali.
4. Dubai Bypass Road (E66): Take the Dubai Bypass Road (E66) towards Abu Dhabi.
5. Al Ain: Drive through Al Ain and continue towards the border with Saudi Arabia.
6. Al Ghweifat Border Crossing: Cross the border into Saudi Arabia at the Al Ghweifat Border Crossing.
7. Abu Dhabi-Dammam Highway: Once you enter Saudi Arabia, you will be on the Abu Dhabi-Dammam Highway (Route 95).
8. Ad Diriyah: Drive through Ad Diriyah, a historic town on the outskirts of Riyadh.
9. Riyadh: Follow the signs to Riyadh and pass through the city.
10. Exit Dammam: Continue driving on the highway following signs for Dammam. Take the Dammam exit.
11. Dammam: Arrive in Dammam. Follow signs to reach your desired destination in the city.
Important things to note:
- Make sure you have all necessary travel documents such as passports and visas, and comply with any border crossing requirements and formalities.
- Have enough fuel in your vehicle as you may encounter long stretches without gas stations between Dubai and Dammam.
- Pack essential travel supplies like snacks, drinks, and emergency items.
- Check weather conditions and traffic updates before you embark on your trip.