Dubai Getting Around



Buses run between Dubai International Airport and Deira bus station every 15 to 20 minutes; however, the most popular way in and out is the metered, beige-coloured Dubai Transport taxis - which are also the best to catch anywhere, as most drivers know their way around and are considered quite cheap by major city standards.

Local buses run from the Deira bus station, near the Gold Souq, and the Bur Dubai station on Al-Ghubaiba Rd. Monthly bus passes, known as taufeer, get you unlimited travel on one or the other side of Dubai Creek or, more expensively, throughout the city.

Driving in the city of Dubai is not recommend unless you are familiar in driving in busy cities. If you hire a car, bring your credit card and a copy of your passport. Note that all accidents, no matter how small, must be reported to the police.

The older parts of Dubai, with their souqs, fascinating architecture and museums, are best seen on foot. Abra (water taxi) crisscross Dubai Creek from early morning until around midnight, and are a great way to see the waterfront.

Taxi

Dubai has a large taxi fleet, many of which will beep you if they see you walking. Only the beige-coloured Dubai Transport taxis are allowed to pick up passengers at the airport.

Water taxi

Abras leave constantly from early morning until about midnight. There are two routes. The one closer to the mouth of the Creek runs between Bur Dubai Abra Dock and Deira Old Souq Abra Dock, while the other is between Dubai Old Souq Abra Dock and Sabkha Abra Dock. The fare is collected once you are out on the water.new laws brought in last year with regard to maritime safety were brought in and now all abras have to be compliant.

Bus

Local buses operate out of stations in both Deira and Bur Dubai. The Deira bus station is off Al-Khor St, near the intersection with Al-Soor St. There is also the Bur Dubai bus station on Al-Ghubaiba Rd. Numbers and routes are posted on the buses in English as well as Arabic. Free route maps are available at both bus stations. The best way to get to where you're going is just to say where you want to go and someone will point you to the right bus. Tell the bus driver where you're going and he'll tell you when to get off.

There are buses every day to Hatta from the Deira bus station. Also from Deira, bus Nos 4, 11 and 15 go to the airport about every 30 minutes.