# 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.

Worked out from the Abu Dhabi tariff in force from 1 November 2026. Status: Verified. 35.5 km, about 41 min by the quickest road 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.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | AED 69.67 | AED 69.67–AED 70.37 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | AED 69.67 | AED 69.67–AED 70.37 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | AED 70.17 | AED 70.17–AED 70.87 | Silver taxi, night (22:00 to 06:00) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | AED 69.67 | AED 69.67–AED 70.37 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Silver taxi, day (06:00 to 22:00): AED 5.00 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Silver taxi, day (06:00 to 22:00): 35.53 km: AED 64.67 ([source](https://admobility.gov.ae/en/taxi-fares))
- Total, typical traffic: AED 69.67

## 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.

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The full tariff: [Abu Dhabi taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Corniche to Etihad Arena (Yas Bay), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/ae/abu-dhabi/corniche-to-etihad-arena/ (checked 3 November 2026)