Transportation in Dubai

Transportation in Dubai reflects a harmonious existence of tradition and modernity in this part of the world. People use various modes of transportation in Dubai. The continued use of traditional modes of transportation in Dubai like camels and abras (small motorboats) indicates that the culture of the Emirate has not really been wiped out by the progression in outlook.

Buses are another favorite modes of transportation in Dubai for not only local residents but also for tourists across the globe. In Dubai the public transport system is run by Dubai municipality. In every working day 417 peak bus schedules are run on 62 bus routes cutting over 168,000 kilometers to fulfill the demand of 2,40,000 passengers every day. The bus transport infrastructure includes 8 well-attended bus stations, over 1500 bus stops, 153 wayside passenger shelters and point timetables at 450 busy bus stops. Three high-tech bus depots at Al Ramoul, Al Qusais and Al Awir take care for the maintenance of the bus fleet. It takes 1 to 4 dirham to get on the bus in Dubai.

With modernization and fast development Air travel has emerged as another preferred mode of transportation in Dubai. Of all the six International airports in UAE, Dubai international airport is one of the busiest and fastest growing. From 9 airlines serving some 20 destinations in 1969, it has grown to accommodate 107 airlines connecting to over 160 destinations in 2004. There are direct flights from most European and Asian countries. Emirates Airlines is the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. Gulf Air is another airline that dominates air travel in Dubai.

Taxi service and abra services are other popular modes of transportation in Dubai. To make taxi service women friendly a new service is introduced. This new service is aimed at developing an integrated system of transport, which would further consolidate the position of Dubai on the international map. In the first stage, there would be 50 vehicles and 100 trained women are recruited for driving these taxis in UAE. This taxi service in Dubai can be availed through reservation and enquiry service on the telephone No. 04-2080808. The most popular taxi stand is the Deira taxi stand. Abra service is very common and favorite of the tourists. Apart from giving you the chance of traversing the fascinating Dubai Creek, it also enables one to live with the past of Dubai. More than 150 abras pass the Creek's water on a single day. The two main routes are between abra stations of Bur Dubai and Deira Old Souk, and, Dubai Old Souk and Sabakha.
Transportation in Dubai can also be made easier and fascinating hiring a car or a bicycle.