The Arab Emirates is a fertile paradise for rest , where eastern culture and megazovernaya architecture, deserted deserts and unprecedented luxury are intertwined. Every inhabitant of the planet dreams of seeing this beautiful oasis in the desert. And you need to start with the proper planning of the trip, to see as many Arab beauties as possible. Information on UAE transport can help you in this.
Buses
In Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the bus service is very developed. A good alternative is a fixed-route taxi that leaves as it is filled.
In other emirates, public transport is rare and not scheduled. The fact that the indigenous people prefer to ride their own cars, and visitors to travel around the metropolis hired a taxi.
But specialized tourist transport is very popular. This is an excursion double-decker buses "Hop-on / hop-off", with which you can conveniently and easily get acquainted with the sights of Dubai or Abu Dhabi. To go and go is necessary at special stops. Tours are both day and night. Cost of a tour bus:
- 24 hours - adults will pay $ 61.20, children - $ 24.30, family - $ 146.20;
- 48 hours - an adult ticket costs $ 72, a child ticket costs $ 31.50, a family ticket costs $ 176.40;
- Also there is a combination of day and night tour, and a combined trip: Abu Dhabi + Dubai.
Taxi in the UAE
Taxi is the most common and popular type of land transport in the UAE. In municipal taxis with the inscription "Emirates Taxi", the trip will cost 1.5 or even 2 times more expensive, since you pay for the mileage at the meter (every 900 m - $ 0.3) and landing (from $ 0.7). In private taxis without counters, the cost must be negotiated when landing. A few tips:
- Taxis, standing near the hotels, charge a very high fee;
- The taxi services differ in the color of the body, the level of service and the uniform of the driver. You should stop the car only with the icon "Taxi";
- to "private traders" it is better not to sit down, especially this applies to female tourists.
Railway transport
In the UAE, due to the enormous congestion of motorways, railway transport is developing intensively. Since 2010, the Emirates Railways network of roads with a total length of 700 km has been put into operation. It is intended for goods transport, passenger trains will be put into operation in the last turn.
Metro of Dubai
The only emirate where the subway works is Dubai. Since 2015, there are 2 branches and 47 stations. Metro is the fastest type of transport in the UAE, which is why it is very popular with the guests of the emirate. The Dubai Metro operates from 6:00 to 24:00 every day, except Friday. On this day it opens from 13:00. Those who came to Dubai for more than 1 day, it is more profitable to purchase a plastic card, which can be used even in city buses. A card with a value of $ 1.63 is replenished in special terminals or cash desks. The Dubai Metro is super modern, with automated trains without a driver and pedestrian moving paths. All cars are divided into 3 categories:
- VIP - this is the first car, the "head" of the train;
- for women and children;
- for all others.
However, it should be noted that in practice this division is not observed.
Air transport of the UAE
Due to the fact that the territory of the Arab Emirates is small, there is no domestic air service. But the airports here are the best in terms of the use of modern technologies and security:
- There are airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, El Ain , Sharjah , Fujairah , Jebel Ali and Ras Al Khaimah . All of them have international status, but only in Dubai are charter and scheduled flights from Russia. For example, from Moscow, the duration of the flight is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
- Airports of the UAE since November 1, 2005 have imposed a strict restriction on the weight of luggage, in service there is no more than 32 kg of luggage.
- Jebel Ali Airport opened in 2007. It covers an area of 140 square meters. km. Having 6 runways, the airport serves about 120 million passengers and 12 million tons of cargo a year.
Sea transport
This type of transport UAE is convenient and very popular with both locals and tourists. Very breathtaking views open from the side of the bay. In the UAE there are such types of sea transport:
- The Abra - water taxi that carries out transportation is also a local attraction. They work round the clock, and they can be rented for an individual cruise. The rental price is from $ 27.22 per hour. For a year abra carry more than 20 million people.
- Water taxis are high-speed modern boats operating between 25 stations from 10:00 to 22:00.
- The tourist ferry is created exclusively for entertainment purposes. This service is provided by 10 comfortable ferries with a total capacity of up to 100 people. There are 2 routes: in the first case you will go from Marina Marina to the Atlantis hotel and back, in the second one from the Al Sif berth of the Dubai bay to the hotel of Burj al Arab and back. The cost of the trip depends on the class and will cost from $ 13.61 to $ 20.42. Departure daily at 9:00, 11:00, 17:00 and 19:00.
Car rental
Renting a car in the UAE is very simple, it is a very common procedure for tourists in this country. To register a lease, you must have:
- international law rights;
- a credit card (you can pay in cash, but for a car you will need to deposit at least $ 300 and deposit your passport as a security deposit);
- the driver must be at least 21 years of age;
- compulsory motor third party liability insurance;
- 24 hours - the minimum rental period of the car;
- in city offices rent will cost you much cheaper than in those located at the airport;
- For driving a car without international rights, you are fined $ 1633 and arrested up to six months.
Rules of the road in the UAE
The UAE is a country of drivers, not pedestrians. Without a car it will be very difficult. Despite the fact that the government of the UAE actively develops public transport, it is the car that occupies the leading place here, so it is necessary to know some rules of the road in the Emirates. The most important of them are:
- the movement in the country is right-handed, but be careful: here the interference rule on the left applies;
- entry to the intersection is prohibited if it is busy ahead of another vehicle, even with the traffic light;
- alcohol can not be transported in a car without permission;
- they are obligatory to wear seat belts, the representatives of the authorities follow this very strictly. Also forbidden to talk on the phone while driving;
- permissible speed in the city - 60 km / h, on the road - 100 km / h. Radars installed on the roads, instantly transmit a signal of violation. So in the event of an incident in the firm where you rented a car, you will be awarded a penalty of speeding. The minimum penalty is $ 27.22;
- violating the rules of the road, you can remain without a right for a long time, and for the attempt to bribe a policeman, you will also be brought to criminal responsibility;
- if during the ride you shot down a man, then the fine that you are facing is $ 10 thousand, and if a woman or a camel, you will pay only $ 5 thousand;
- In case of an accident, you need to call the police by phone 999, you will also need to receive a certificate of the accident, otherwise you will not be able to get insurance.