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Qatar Airways
AED 800-1700, QAR 800-16501h 10m - 1h 30m
Depart: Multiple times daily (e.g., early morning to late evening)Arrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Hamad International Airport (DOH), offering full-service travel.
Qatar Airways operates from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and is the national carrier for Qatar, operating from its hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH). Prices fluctuate based on booking time and class. Hamad International Airport features one large terminal with five concourses (A, B, C, D, E) and offers extensive facilities.
flydubai
AED 400-1000, QAR 400-9701h 10m - 1h 20m
Depart: Several daily servicesArrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights connecting Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Hamad International Airport (DOH), typically a low-cost carrier option.
flydubai operates from Dubai International Airport (DXB), primarily Terminal 2, but also selected flights from Terminal 3. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the arrival airport.
Air Arabia
AED 300-900, QAR 300-880Approximately 1h 15m - 1h 30m
Depart: Multiple daily flightsArrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Hamad International Airport (DOH), offering budget-friendly travel.
Air Arabia flights typically depart from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), which is a short transfer from Dubai. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the arrival airport.
Emirates
AED 800-2000, QAR 800-1950Approximately 1h 15m - 1h 30m
Depart: Multiple times dailyArrive: Varies by departure
Direct flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hamad International Airport (DOH), offering a premium full-service experience.
Emirates operates exclusively from Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is the arrival airport. Flight duration for Emirates direct flights can vary slightly, with some listed as longer due to connection types, but direct flights are typically short.
Bus via
Highway Transport / MR BUS LLC
AED 220-295, QAR 218-2908h 0m - 10h 0m
Depart: Several daily departures (e.g., early morning)Arrive: Varies by departure
Bus services or car lift options connecting Dubai and Doha, involving transit through Saudi Arabia.
These services offer a more economical way to travel, though the journey is considerably longer due to border crossing procedures and the route through Saudi Arabia. Travelers should confirm visa requirements for Saudi Arabia transit. Some providers may offer car lift services rather than traditional large buses.
Drive via
Self-drive
Fuel: AED 200-300 / QAR 200-300; Tolls/Exit Fees: Approximately AED 40 per person (UAE exit fee)6h 30m - 7h 30m (excluding border stops and rest)
Driving from Dubai to Doha requires crossing through Saudi Arabia. The route offers flexibility and the opportunity to experience the desert landscape.
The journey involves crossing the UAE-Saudi border (Al Ghuwaifat) and the Saudi-Qatar border (Abu Samra). Travelers need a valid passport, applicable visas (Hayya Card for many nationalities), a valid GCC driving license (or International Driving Permit for non-GCC residents), original vehicle registration, and GCC-wide third-party liability insurance covering Saudi Arabia and Qatar. For UAE residents driving a Dubai-registered car, an RTA tourism certificate may be required. Road conditions are generally good in UAE and Qatar, but parts of the Saudi segment might be rough. It is advisable to fill up fuel in Abu Dhabi or Batha in Saudi Arabia as stations can be sparse. Allow extra time for border formalities.
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