Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Dubai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Getting Around
Cars are the most popular method of getting around Dubai and the emirates, either by private vehicle or by taxi. There is a reasonable public bus service, and walking and cycling are... read more
Air Travel
Dubai’s location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa makes it an easily accessible city. London is seven hours away, Frankfurt six, Hong Kong eight, India three and Nairobi four.... read more
Boat
Opportunities for getting around by boat in the Emirates are limited unless you wish to travel by dhow. Crossing the creek by abra is a common method of transport for many people in... read more
Bus
There are currently over 60 bus routes through the main residential and commercial areas of Dubai, with the available services recently being clarified with a colour coding system. While... read more
Car
Over the past two decades Dubai has built, and is still building, an impressive network of roads. The Municipality estimates that, in the last 10 years, the number of roads in Dubai has... read more
Bicycle
Cycling can be a very efficient way of commuting as it avoids a great deal of traffic and is a cheap mode of transport, however for most people in Dubai, the car rules, and bikes are used... read more
Metro
There are currently no trains in the UAE, but the Dubai Metro transit system will be up and running by the end of 2009. It aims to be the largest driverless metro system in the world,... read more
Taxi
If you don’t have a car, taxis are the most common way of getting around. There are seven companies operating nearly 7,000 metered taxis with a fixed fare structure. The cars are all... read more
