Transport

Transport in Dubai and the UAE

Are you planning a long holiday in the crowded city of Emirate? Here is everything that you need to know about transport in Dubai and the UAE. You can book, hire, or rent in the UAE. Experience your trip with comfort and safety in Dubai.

For many years, the city of Dubai used cars to get around places and to the borders of the seven Emirates cities in the UAE. The city designed its infrastructure to use cars, vehicles, and buses on the road. Which is why Dubai is known for possessing many luxury and sports cars in the country. However, over the years, the tourism sector in the country established itself as a profitable sector. With many sightseeing options and attractive skyscrapers such as the Burj Khalifa, malls such as The Dubai Mall, and entertainment offers. The city transformed itself into a destination for holidays, business trips, and more.  

Hence, the development of public transports and modern modes of transportation was introduced within the city.

How to get around the city of Dubai  

Dubai public transport consists of:

• Metro in Dubai
• Buses in Dubai
• Taxis in Dubai
• Tram in Dubai
• Dubai Ferry
• Abras
• Monorail

Metro in Dubai – The Dubai metro is the first automated, driverless transport system in the UAE with many stations all across the city.

Buses in Dubai – There is no shortage of buses in Dubai. People in Dubai and tourists visiting the city travel on buses to get to places. The public buses in Dubai are spacious, comfortable, and safe to travel with luggage. Travelers can board the bus with an NOL card and travel around the city for an affordable rate.

There are also luxury tour buses, private coaches for hire in Dubai, buses for hire in Dubai, and various models for traveling. Tourists can rent, hire, or drive suitable buses while sightseeing.

Taxis in Dubai – The streets of Dubai are filled with many different colors of taxis. The best way to travel around the city is with cars, and taxis are easier to travel and afford while visiting Dubai. there are public taxis in Dubai, Uber in Dubai, and Careem in Dubai.  

Tram in Dubai – The RTA (Road and Transport Authority) in Dubai operates the tram as one of the public transports in the city. The Tram was used as public transport since 2014. The tram line is connecting the Dubai Marina to the Palm Jumeirah and Al Sufouh. You can also travel from the tram to the metro at the Jumeirah Lakes Tower Station and the Dubai Marina Station.

Dubai Ferry – The Dubai Ferry is one of the latest additions to public transportation in the city. The Dubai Ferry is also operated by the RTA. The Dubai Ferry currently has five terminals: Dubai Marina, Al Ghuaiba, Dubai Canal Station, Al Jaddaf, and Sheik Zayed Road Station.

Abras –Dubai Abras is one of the traditional ways of transport in the city. The half boat and half raft design transport is the best way to take a tour to the Dubai Creek. Tourists who enjoy a little bit of traditional and cultural experience in the city can take the Abras.

Monorails – The Dubai Monorail is the first to establish in the UAE. The Monorail connects to Palm island to the mainland in Dubai.

Air Travel – You can also experience a tour in Dubai, with an Uber chopper and tour the city from above. Dubai city has one of the largest airports in the UAE- Dubai International Airport. With many Airplanes arriving and departing from the city. Dubai possesses the most famous airlines: Fly Dubai and Emirates.