TRANSPORTATION IN DUBAI

By Car          By Taxi        By Metro     By Bus          By Boat          By Bicycle



Travel by Car


Rent a Car

To hire a car, you need an international driver’s licence, passport, credit card and third-party insurance. Once you’re on the open road, take a drive out to Dubai’s mountain town of Hatta.

Want to get in on the luxury car action? One of Dubai’s favourite past times is cruising down the streets in style in a car that turns heads; opt for a Bentley with Paddock Rent A Car or a Bugatti with Apex Luxury Car Hire.



Travel by Taxi


Hail a Taxi

Most Dubai visitors prefer to ride in a taxi rather than rent a car. Many visitors find Dubai roads confusing and are intimidated by the high-traffic.

Taxis in Dubai are inexpensive and plentiful compared to taxis in other cities. The cars are generally clean, new, and safe. The drivers charge regulated and reasonable rates. Dubai taxis are also safe for tourists including women traveling alone. In fact, there is even a pink-roofed ladies-only taxi service. You will see many of these taxis at the airport.

As in other large cities, taxis are sometimes difficult to get in Dubai. Your best bet is to reserve a private taxi online. Otherwise, go to a decent hotel to hail one. Go inside the hotel for 10 minutes, then come out and ask a hotel staff member to call a car or taxi. The hotels will have their own metered vehicles, but their meters seem to run at high speed.

Dubai is home to many taxi companies. The government owns and operates the largest taxi company. Users may call Dubai Taxi from their dispatch center or hail them on the road.

Dubai Taxis have an assortment of car models. They come in a few different color combinations including: