 Getting Around DubaiThe most common way of getting around Dubai is by taxi; they are
cheap and easy to find. The new Dubai Metro system opened in 2009
and now has 47 stations across 46 miles (75km) of track . It covers
the length of Dubai from Jebel Ali in the south, all the way to the
airport, then inland to All Rashidiya. Most of the malls are
connected on the central portion of the route. There is a Gold
class cabin, and special carriages for women and children. Tickets
costs from AED2. Many hotels offer shuttle bus services for guests as well.
Metered taxis are cream coloured, with uniformed drivers. The
public bus service covers most areas of the city and its beaches;
the monthly period pass as well as the discounted purse pass are
available. Routes and bus numbers are posted in both Arabic and
English. Small wooden motorboats (
) cross the creek every few minutes between Bur Dubai
and Deira. Cars are the most popular method of transport for locals in the
city, and although roads are well-marked and car hire cheap,
visitors should think twice about hiring one, as driving standards
are erratic and accidents frequent. All accidents must be reported
to the police, and chances are good that a visit to the police
station will be necessary. Outside the city, signposts are rare. To
hire a car, a credit card, valid passport and International Driving
Permit are required and the minimum age is 21 (drivers must have
held a full licence for one year). |
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