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How to get from Dubai Jebel Ali to Bur Dubai
3 ways, 38 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 1h 3m | AED10–13 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 1h 3m | AED75–105 estimated |
| Ferry | 4h 3m | AED37–78 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 12:034h 3m · directRTA مرسى دبي - قناة دبي - الغبيبةAED37–78
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Dubai Jebel Ali to Bur Dubai?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 1h 3m door to door. The straight-line distance is 38 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Dubai Jebel Ali to Bur Dubai?
- Drive is the cheapest, from AED10. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Bur Dubai from Dubai Jebel Ali by road?
- About 48 km, roughly 1h 3m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around AED10–13; tolls and parking are extra.