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- Getting by in Dubai
- Along with Dubai International Airport, there are several other ways to get into Dubai. The UAE road network, while generally problematic, is easily navigable into Dubai city center. The railway is another option.
- The cheapest and most convenient way to get into Dubai from the airport is to take a bus from the airport to the Deira bus station; buses run back and forth on this route every 15 to 20 minutes. Many people find that once they’re actually in Dubai, they have no problem getting around on foot once they’ve acquired a map and their bearings.
- But once you’ve arrived in Dubai, you still might be looking for other ways to get around. While there is a reasonable amount of bus and taxi service, most long-term visitors would be better served by a rental car or other vehicle. The good news is that renting a car is relatively inexpensive and roads in Dubai are kept in pretty good shape; however, the rules of the road are generally not adhered to, and you must be quite careful until you become accustomed to it. Keep in mind that roundabouts are especially dangerous, as are the wandering camels which may sometimes stray into your path.
- Dubai’s taxis are by far the most common means of transportation. There are both government and privately-operated taxi companies. The Dubai Transport Corporation operates cream-coloured taxis. Private firms operating taxis include Cars Taxi, National Taxi, Cititaxi and Metro Taxi. Prices are reasonable and charged by distance, and taxis can be hailed anywhere in town at any time, though it might be tough when big events are taking place.
- Buses go from Dubai to other emirates and nearby countries. If you want to go to other cities in the Emirates, use a Dubai Transport mini-bus. For example, the Balawi Bus Service goes to Jordan twice weekly and to Egypt every Wednesday. Needless to say, make your plans in advance! Additionally, there’s a daily ferry from Sharjah, which is a twenty-minute drive from Dubai, to the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran.
- An abra is a water taxi, which have been traditionally used for crossing the Creek for years. A one-way trip only costs 50 fils, providing cheap and efficient transportation for many of Dubai’s residents every day.
- The Dubai Metro system, a four-billion-dollar project currently under construction, is expected to be open to the public by 2009 and fully operational by 2012. The Dubai Metro will be made up of 43 stations, and trains will run every 90 seconds. This system is being constructed to make for lighter traffic on the roads and compensate for Dubai’s growing population.
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