Joanna James
There will be several good ways to get about the bustling city of Dubai, such as by metro, tram, taxi, abra, ferry, bus and car; some information about these is provided below to help you get an idea of the transport options on offer.
The Dubai Metro provides convenient, fast and cheap transport around the city, with modern stations and sophisticated driverless trains travelling through both overground and underground lines. You will find that there are two lines; the longer Red Line and the Green Line. Fares will be calculated in proportion to the distance that is travelled. You will be able to purchase tickets at the information kiosks situated at the stations' departure gates if the ticket office happens to be closed.
The tram service which was introduced relatively recently provides travellers with a convenient means of getting about the Marina and travelling north in the direction of Umm Suqeim (the tram network will be further expanded in the future). You will find that the tram network connects flawlessly with the metro system with some interconnecting stations. As with the metro, tram services also use the Nol system of integrated public transport.
Should you need to reach areas that are not accessible by metro or tram, your only option for quick and convenient transport to your destination would be by taking a taxi. Generally, you will find that taxis can easily be found around the clock in almost every part of the city. You could easily board a taxi near the important hotels and sizable malls; you could also hail a passing taxi elsewhere on the streets. Dubai's taxis happen to be operated by several companies and can be seen in various colours; however, they will all feature a yellow sign fixed on the roof.
Although Dubai happens to be a sophisticated modern city, you will find that you would need traditional transport to make your way across the Dubai Creek. This would be in the form of abras, small modest boats, which transport passengers across the Creek for a small sum. You will also find ferry, water taxi and water bus services on offer on the waters of this emirate. Should you choose to say at the World Island, Dubai hotel options here such as Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort can easily be reached by a special boat service.
You will see that Dubai features an efficient and extensive bus network; however, it has been designed mainly with the requirements of expatriate workers in mind, and therefore will not be of great use for sightseers. That said, tourists will find the #8 bus useful as it travels from the Gold Souk Bus Station towards Al Ghubaiba, after which it turns south to reach the Burj Al Arab as well as the Dubai Marina; the line terminates at Ibn Battuta Mall.
You will also have the option of renting a car in Dubai and driving it yourself. However, you should keep in mind that roads in the city are often busy. You will find that all the well-known worldwide car rental companies can be found in Dubai, along with numerous local firms. Generally, car rental rates will be relatively inexpensive making it an option to consider as well.
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