Taxi from Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)
A taxi from Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay) costs about AED 69.67 on a weekday and AED 70.17 at night (35.5 km, about 41 min). From the official Abu Dhabi taxi tariff in force since 1 November 2026, checked 3 November 2026.
Fare
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | AED 69.67 | AED 69.67–AED 70.37 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | AED 69.67 | AED 69.67–AED 70.37 | Only the traffic |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | AED 70.17 | AED 70.17–AED 70.87 | Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00) |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | AED 69.67 | AED 69.67–AED 70.37 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Corniche
- The seafront along the north-west of Abu Dhabi island, with its beaches, parks and towers.
- Drop-off: Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)
- The indoor arena on Yas Bay, for concerts and sports, by the waterfront restaurants. Traffic is heavy around it after events.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay)?
- About AED 69.67 on a weekday in the daytime, AED 69.67 to AED 70.37 depending on traffic, for 35.5 km (about 41 min).
- Is it a flat fare or the meter?
- The meter: AED 5.00 to start, then AED 1.82 per km.
- Which surcharges apply?
- None on a weekday in the daytime.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- Weekday rush hour: about AED 69.67; Night: about AED 70.17; Weekend afternoon: about AED 69.67.
Route
Usually via Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and E12. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy. Licensed taxis don't pay the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge charge.
- Abu Dhabi city and Yas Island (taxi service area)
- Zayed International Airport
- Your route
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