Getting around in UAE

The transport system in UAE is quite good to go around the emirates. The job-searching period makes you familiar with the city. Public transport system is well developed and connected with all the important destinations and the inter-emirates bus service connects you with other emirates. Most common transport system in Dubai and Abudhabi is local taxi and bus. Bus charge is acceptable for any common person and taxis come with a fixed pickup charge and per kilometre rate. The smart card option or pass will allow you to board any bus with some percentage of discounts; the pass issued weekly and monthly from major bus stations. You can collect the bus timetable and route map from major bus stations and all the bus stops have the information of bus time and route.

 

Private parties offer illegal taxi service which charges less comparatively but you need to compromise on the safety and comfort. The creek side of Burdubai and Diera connected with waterbus and small boats. The airport taxi starts with a higher pickup rate and taxis are available for one-day hire too. Major car companies have booking centres in Airport and hotel. You can hire a car from major companies starting from $60 for a day.

 

Therefore, in the city limit, you can enjoy a well-connected transport system but when you decide to go out of the city, you have to depend on rental car or ready to pay for taxi. Car hire faculties are available in airport and hotels even you can get the details from any classifieds sections of leading newspapers. If you are international licence holder, you can drive in the country. Tourists from selected citizens can obtain a temporary drivers licence to drive in UAE. A valid national licence, passport and two passport-size photographs are required to obtain a temporary licence. Fully comprehensive insurance is essential. In the event of an accident, the police must be informed and a written police report obtained, otherwise the hire company’s insurance might not cover any damage. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and have held a full licence for one year. The age limit is often raised to 25 years, for more expensive models.

 

Road traffic is high in Dubai comparing to other emirates, Abu Dhabi also face traffic in the peak hours (morning and evening) rules and regulations are strictly monitored. Heavy fines are imposed for tariff violations and all the major roads are monitored by camera. So if you are new to UAE the road rules may confuse you so before hiring a car have a round trip in the city along with an experienced driver.

 

Car parks are charged in most of the areas in Dubai and Abu dhabi.

 

Opening of metro will ease the traffic conjunctions in Dubai. The metro works is completed and will soon open for public connecting in major destinations in Dubai.

 

UAE has 6 airports Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Al Ain airport, Fujairah airport, Ras Al Khaimah airport & Sharjah International Airport. Flights operating to all the major destinations in the world from Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Emirates airlines is based in Dubai and operates scheduled services to over 80 destinations. Easy check in, 24 hours travel centre, business centre, coffee shops, excellent duty free shops are some facilities offered by the major airports in UAE. Dubai’s duty free shop is a major attraction with almost all excellent brands. You can see a wide variety of liquor brands and world-class cigars. You can get all the information on hotels, car hire and mobile connection from the travel desk.

 

Police 02-999

Ambulance 02-998

Traffic, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain 800-3333

 

Naturalisation and Residency of Abu Dhabi

General Residency and Naturalisation Department 02-4447333

Abu Dhabi Residency and Naturalisation Department 02-4462244

Al Ain Residency and Naturalisation Department 03-7625555

 

Labour issues Abu Dhabi Toll free number 800-665

 

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority 02-4447415

Al Ain Tourism Authority 03-7642000

Toll free number 800-5353

 

Police 999

Ambulance 999

Traffic 800-7777

 

7000 40000 (Ask Dubai from Dubai eGovernment)

For most government department's eServices & eComplaints

 

181 (Directory Enquiry & Yellow Pages)

Etisalat's Yellow Pages in English & Arabic

 

800-4-888 (Al Ameen service from Dubai Police)

To report criminal activity or if someone is harassing you

8005111 (Amer Service, Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department Hotline)

 

04-2232323 (Dubai Municipality Public Health Department)

For consumer-safety complaints

04-2020299 Dubai Consumer Protection (Himaya)

For consumer complaints to Dubai Economic Department

04-2954000 UAE Consumer Protection Department (CPD)

For consumer complaints to Dubai Office of CPD, Ministry of Economy

 

04-3939777 UAE Central Bank Control & Inspection

For customer complaints against banks

800 665(Labour complaints toll-free hotline)

04-3139900 (Unified Labour Complaint)

For labour and work related complaints

 

Mastercard International 04- 3914200

Visa International 04- 3319690

American Express 800- 4931

Diner's Club 04- 3495800

 

Dubai International Airport 04- 224-5555

Dubai Airport Flight Information Voice Portal 04- 216 6666

Flight Enquiry 04-224-5777

Emirates 04-2144444

 

Dubai Tourism Authority 04-2230000