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My latest understanding is that transit visas are currently blocked in Saudi Arabia for non-nationals, but you can try your luck at the Saudi Embassy visa office, they may have the latest updates.
You will need to obtain a transit visa for Saudi Arabia, for all passengers on the trip. To obtain the transit visa, you'll need to obtain first a UAE visa (it is a requirement).
The transit visa is valid for 3 days.
To obtain the visa, you'll need:
In addition, I recommend getting a triptych. I travel often across the border and technically you don't need it as you are not leaving the GCC but it is better to obtain it anyway - you might get asked especially if it is the first time the car is traveling. You can get this from the auto club which is located on the intersection of the 4th ring road and Ghazali.
Gather those documents and go to the Waseet office which is located behind the North Nugra complex in Hawally (google map link).
They are open in the morning from 8 till 12, and then in the afternoon after 4 PM.
If you don't speak Arabic, it is best to grab a friend that does as the staff there have very elementary knowledge of English.
If you are granted the visa, you'll need to travel through the Nuwaiseeb border point. From there, it is pretty much a straight shot down to the UAE on Saudi Highway 95; the journey will take around 12/13 hours.
If this is your first time traveling by road through Saudi Arabia, please note the following: