Route · 18.7 km
International City, Silicon Oasis and Mirdif to Global Village: chauffeur, car and taxi
Global Village is close to Dubai's eastern communities: about 12 km from Dubai Silicon Oasis (12 minutes), 19 km from International City (19 minutes) and 25 km from Mirdif (24 minutes), all via Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). Book a chauffeur or car with driver from your door, or take a taxi; there's no direct Global Village bus from these areas.
International City & Silicon Oasis to Global Village by chauffeur
Pickup at your hotel, home or office in International City & Silicon Oasis, drop at the Global Village gate you choose, and a ride back after closing. Fixed quote, no night surcharge.
- Road distance
- 19 km
- Clear-road time
- 19 min
- Cars
- Sedan to coach
- Seats
- 1 to 53
The communities on Dubai’s eastern side are Global Village’s neighbours. The drive is short and stays on the E311, so a booked car is quick and good value, especially for families.
Distances and drive times
| From | Road distance | Clear-road time | Typical route | Rough taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 12.3 km | 12 min | Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) | about Dh29 |
| International City | 18.7 km | 19 min | International City Road, then the E311 | about Dh42 |
| Mirdif | 25.2 km | 24 min | Algeria Street (D56), then the E311 | about Dh55 |
Rough fares use the last published rate of Dh1.97 per km plus flag fall, before booking fees and waiting time.
By chauffeur or car with driver
From these areas, a car with driver is a short, simple booking: pickup at your building, drop at your chosen gate, and the ride home after closing. Families of four to six usually book a luxury SUV or a Mercedes V-Class; groups book a minibus.
By bus
No direct Global Village bus starts in International City, Silicon Oasis or Mirdif. The nearest direct route is 102 from Al Rashidiya Bus Station (Centrepoint metro), every 60 minutes for Dh10. For most residents here, the detour to Rashidiya takes longer than the drive itself. See the bus guide.
Getting home
Because the drive is short, a taxi home is fine on a quiet weeknight. On Friday and Saturday nights, the wait for a car at closing time is the slow part, so many residents book the pickup in advance. See leaving at closing.
Questions people ask
How far is Global Village from International City?
About 18.7 km by road, roughly 19 minutes on clear roads via the E311.
How far is Global Village from Silicon Oasis?
About 12.3 km, roughly 12 minutes on clear roads. It's one of the closest residential areas to Global Village.
Is there a bus from International City to Global Village?
No direct Global Village bus starts in International City, Silicon Oasis or Mirdif. The nearest direct route is 102 from Al Rashidiya Bus Station (Centrepoint metro), every 60 minutes for Dh10.
Sources
Park and transport details change between seasons. Dates show when each source was published or last checked. If anything here conflicts with the official source, the official source wins.
- OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), eastern Dubai to Global Village (15 November 2026)
- Global Village: Plan your visit (bus routes) (15 November 2026)