Can I travel to Abu Dhabi with my Dubai Visa?

Yes, you can travel to Abu Dhabi on a Dubai visa. UAE is a confederation of seven emirates, and your visa will allow you to visit them all - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.

Notes: Technically, there is no separate "Dubai visa". All visas issued for Dubai are UAE visas valid for travel across all seven emirates.

Unified visa system

UAE has a federal visa system, which implies that once you arrive at any port of entry (e.g. Dubai International Airport), you can travel within emirates without having to take another visa. Validity of your Dubai visa is:

Road access to Abu Dhabi
Internal flights in UAE
Reserving hotels and attractions in Abu Dhabi

Notes: If you hold a tourist eVisa or visa on arrival, you can generally enter through any airport in the UAE. Restrictions typically apply only to visas sponsored by specific local companies or hotels.

Transport between Emirates

The transportation between Dubai and Abu Dhabi can be done in several ways, including:

Buses and taxis
Private car rentals
Ride-sharing apps like Uber or Careem

Travellers with legitimate UAE visas do not undergo immigration checks between emirates.

Considerations for airport entry

Although you are free to move within the country, the entry and exit point matters. While UAE visas generally allow entry through any emirate, some visas issued via local sponsors in Dubai may require entry through specific airports. It’s best to check your visa approval notice for any port-of-entry restrictions.

Conclusion

The Dubai visa will enable you to visit all the seven emirates that include Abu Dhabi. Most tourist visas are valid for 30 or 60 days from entry and can often be extended for an additional fee. You are within the entry and exit requirements as set in your visa approval.

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