Getting Around
Car Rentals
Driving in Dubai is relatively simple. There is an excellent road network, usually with two to four lanes and all road signs are in English and Arabic. Driving on a license from most countries or on an international license is permitted, but only for rented vehicles. Cars may also be hired with a driver.
| Hertz | + 971 4 206 0231 |
| Thrifty | +971 4 347 9001 |
| Diamondlease | +971 4 390 3794 |
| Europcar | +971 4 339 4433 |
| Budget | +971 4 295 6667 |
| Fast | +971 4 338 7171 |
| Yasi | +971 4 282 8287 |
| Prime Limo | +971 4 282 3030 |
| Al Muhor | +971 4 258 4080 |
| Enterprise Luxury Cars | +971 4 295 5993 |
| Avis Rent a Car | +971 4 224 521 |
Be sure to mention that you are calling for the Dubai International Film Festival/TECOM.
Taxis
Most taxis in Dubai are metered, relatively inexpensive and very comfortable. Taxis are plentiful in the city and hailing one rarely takes more than a few minutes. You may also call +971 4 208 0808 to order a taxi to your location.
Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro is one of most advanced metro systems in the world. For more information and updated schedule please click here.
Public Transit
There are over 30 bus routes serving the main residential and commercial areas. Buses run at regular intervals from 6am to roughly 11pm. For more information and updated schedule please click here.
