Al Ain Taxi Number and Contact

Al Ain Taxi Contact Numbers

Al Ain's taxi services are operated under Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), the same authority that oversees Abu Dhabi Taxi. Al Ain taxis are silver and white, matching the Abu Dhabi fleet colour scheme. Getting a taxi in Al Ain is straightforward once you know it runs on the Abu Dhabi system: one booking line, one app, one tariff.

How to Book an Al Ain Taxi by Phone

Booking in Al Ain works exactly as it does in the capital, because it is the same call centre. What differs is the geography: Al Ain is a spread-out, low-rise city of walled compounds and wide roads, so the pickup description carries more weight than it would in a tower district.

1. Call 600 535 353. From outside the UAE, dial +971 2 418 6000.
2. Name a landmark rather than a street where you can. Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain Mall, Hili Fun City, the Al Ain Zoo entrance, Al Maqam or the bus terminal all locate you instantly.
3. Give your destination, and flag it if you are leaving the emirate. Al Ain to Dubai is an intercity trip and the driver needs to know before setting off.
4. Confirm passenger numbers so the right vehicle is sent, and say if you need an accessible or family vehicle.
5. Confirm the time, then note the plate when the car is assigned. Al Ain taxis are metered, so the fare comes off the meter rather than a quote.

If you would rather not phone, the app covers the same fleet. See below.

The Abu Dhabi Taxi App in Al Ain

The official Abu Dhabi Taxi app from Abu Dhabi Mobility covers Al Ain along with the rest of the emirate. It is on the Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery under Abu Dhabi Taxi. You set your pickup point on the map, which sidesteps the address problem in Al Ain's residential districts entirely, and you can pay in the app on the equipped fleet.

Around a quarter of the emirate's taxi fleet works in Al Ain and Al Dhafra rather than Abu Dhabi city. That is a real fleet, but spread across a large area, so app wait times in outlying districts are longer than anything you would see on the Corniche in the capital.

Taxi Booking in Al Ain: Which Option to Use

The Al Ain taxi service gives you three ways in, and each suits a different trip. The phone line on 600 535 353 works best when you are at a known landmark and can name it. The app wins in residential districts, where a map pin beats any spoken address. Street hailing works at the malls, the hospitals and the bus terminal, where cabs queue, but it is unreliable in the outlying oasis districts where an empty taxi may not pass for a long while.

The fourth route sits outside the metered system: a pre-booked private car. For a trip inside Al Ain it is rarely worth it. For a fixed-time airport run or an intercity leg to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, where the metered fleet either does not go or only goes on a negotiated fare, booking in advance is the option that removes the waiting-and-hoping part entirely.

Al Ain Airport Taxi

Al Ain International Airport (AAN) sits roughly 20 km outside the city. It handles a modest schedule rather than the constant flow of Abu Dhabi International, so taxi presence at the terminal tracks the flight timetable instead of being permanent. Metered taxis serve the airport and the terminal information desk will arrange one for you.

Most travellers reaching Al Ain by air actually land at Abu Dhabi International (AUH) or Dubai International (DXB) and drive in. Both are straightforward runs of well over 100 km, and both are journeys where a pre-booked car with a name board beats negotiating an intercity fare at a taxi rank after a flight. See our Abu Dhabi airport transfers page for how that works.

Lost Property and Complaints

Al Ain runs on the same Abu Dhabi Mobility lost and found process as the capital. Call the taxi line on 600 535 353 with your trip details, or use the toll free Service Support Call Centre on 800 555 for enquiries, feedback and complaints. The operator, Arabia Taxi, also publishes +971 2 558 8099 for complaints and suggestions across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Give the date, the time, your pickup and drop-off points, and the taxi plate number if you have it. Speed matters more than anything else. Our Abu Dhabi taxi lost and found guide sets out the full process, and it applies unchanged in Al Ain.

Al Ain Taxi Fares in Brief

Al Ain taxis run on the Abu Dhabi emirate tariff: a flag fall that rises at night, a per-kilometre rate, and a minimum charge, all set by Abu Dhabi Mobility. Trips inside Al Ain are inexpensive, since the city has little of the congestion that inflates meters in Dubai and Sharjah.

Intercity is the different case. Nobody runs a meter over 130 km, so a driver heading to Dubai will negotiate a fixed rate, typically AED 200 to AED 300 one way. Agree the number before you get in. Our UAE taxi fare guide compares the emirate tariffs, and the Abu Dhabi taxi number page covers the capital's side of the same system.

Dubai to Al Ain: Route and Distance

Al Ain is located approximately 130 km from Dubai, in the eastern region of Abu Dhabi emirate near the Oman border. The main route from Dubai is the E66 (Dubai-Al Ain Road), a mostly straight highway through desert terrain that connects the two cities efficiently.

In normal conditions the drive takes 1.5 to 2 hours. There are minimal tolls on this route compared to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi corridor. The road passes through the Dubai-Al Ain border area, though no formal border crossing is required for UAE nationals and residents.

Taxi Availability for This Route

Intercity taxi service between Dubai and Al Ain is limited. Standard metered taxis do not cover this route - any driver willing to make the trip will negotiate a fixed fare. App-based services may not always have drivers available for a 130 km intercity booking, particularly for early morning departures from Al Ain.

For anyone visiting Al Ain for business, family, or tourist purposes from Dubai, a pre-booked private transfer removes the uncertainty. You know the price before you travel and your vehicle is confirmed in advance.

Gulf Chauffeur Dubai to Al Ain

We cover Dubai to Al Ain transfers in both directions. WhatsApp us with your Dubai pickup, your Al Ain destination (Hili, Al Jimi, Al Maqam, Al Ain Mall, Al Ain Zoo, or any address), the date, and whether you need the driver to wait or return later.

• Fleet: GMC Yukon or Mercedes-Benz Vito
• Fixed price confirmed before travel
• Driver waits in Al Ain if required
• Return to Dubai same day or one-way
• Dubai to Al Ain with a driver - route details and pricing
• Abu Dhabi route also available