Fast Facts

Transportation

Getting There:
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH): 30 minutes to city center. Taxis, Uber, Careem, and hotel shuttles available.
  • Dubai International (DXB): 90 minutes by road; Etihad coach service available.
Getting Around:
Mode Details Cost (Indicative)
Taxi Regulated, metered, air-conditioned Flag fall ~5 AED / from $1.35 USD / from €1.25 EUR; ~2 AED/km
Ride-Hailing Uber, Careem (local app, often cheaper) Similar to taxis
Rental Car International brands; driving is on the right From 120 AED/day / from $33 USD / from €30 EUR
Public Bus Modern, air-conditioned, limited routes 2 AED per trip / $0.55 USD / €0.50 EUR
Ferry To islands (e.g., Dalma, Sir Bani Yas) Variable