Getting to Dubai
Flights
Direct flights to Dubai are available from major cities in America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Dubai International Airport is ranked amongst the world’s top 10 airports and over 21.7 million passengers passed through it in 2004.
Dubai Airport has two terminals, offering car rentals, hotel reservations and cash exchange services. Duty Free shops are located in both arrival and departure halls.
The Dubai National Airline Travel Agency (DNATA) building hosts most airline offices in Dubai. Call DNATA on: +971 4 295 1111 for enquiries or to reserve tickets.
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. Make sure to leave all license information with the rental agency. Cars may also be hired with a driver.
Main Car Hire Companies
- Autolease: +971 4 282 6565
- Avis Rent a Car: +971 4 224 5219 or +971 4 295 9899
- Budget: +971 4 282 3030
- Thrifty Car Rental: +971 4 224 5404
Taxis
Most taxis in Dubai are metered, relatively cheap and very comfortable. Taxis are plentiful in the city and hailing one rarely takes more than a few minutes.
Buses
There are over 30 bus routes serving the main residential and commercial areas. Buses run at regular intervals from 6am to around 11pm.
