Travel and transport agencies Dubai

Created by two Frenchmen who have been friends for many years and have been living in the Emirates for several years, Beyond Dubai is a tourism agency specialising in planning holidays for families, friends or groups in the most beautiful places of the United Arab Emirates. Resolutely French speaking, they offer desert tours, luxury yacht trips, guided tours and getaways in Abu Dhabi. An agency geared towards a young and trendy clientele, they are also very present on social networks.

Launched in 1985 on the Karachi route, the Dubai-based airline is now a carrier of excellence serving over 157 destinations. Emirates Airlines carried 43.6 million passengers in 2022, up 123% on 2021. It also allows check-in from hotel or home on request, and operates a dedicated terminal for ^1st and Business class. Emirates has won the Skytrax World Airline Awards for best in-flight entertainment program 15 years running.

Cream with red roof for the normal cabs, cream with pink roof for the Ladies Taxis, they are everywhere, at any time, with a meter. The drivers all speak English. Before boarding, make sure the driver knows your destination, or be prepared to give clear directions otherwise it's not always easy, as they don't have on-board GPS. To make a reservation, you can call or download the Shail DTC Smart App, which also allows you to book and know in advance the price of the trip and the travel time.

It's the futuristic version of the water taxi. Ultra modern and comfortable, they can accommodate up to 10 people and are air-conditioned. A small outdoor deck allows you to be outdoors all the same. They serve more than 44 stations between the Creek and the Canal, then around the Palm and the Marina. The water buses have a capacity of 20 people and allow a panoramic visit of Business Bay, the departure is from Jadaf Station to the mouth of the canal or vice versa and stops at 5 maritime stations. These services are in full expansion.

Launched in 2009, the automatic metro offers 90 km of network. Clean, it runs every 4 minutes during rush hour and every 7 minutes during off-peak hours. 3 comfort categories: Silver (economy), Gold (first class) and Women & Children. The green line is mainly underground and connects the old quarters of Dubai. The red line is mainly aerial and runs along Sheikh Zayed Road from Deira to Jebel Ali. The "Route 2020" extension, 14.5 km long and with 6 additional stations, was created to access the Expo 2020 site.

Since 2010, the very friendly Canadian Serge Brouillet rents Harley-Davidson, Honda Goldwing, BMW and Kawasaki among a fleet of more than 40 bikes from the smallest, a Harley Street 750 to the Electra Glide Ultra Classic. In addition to the seriousness of the house and the quality of the equipment, Serge Brouillet knows all the roads, can give all the advice you need especially on the risks specific to the Emirates. We recommend him without any hesitation.

What a great adventure to discover the splendid roads of the Emirates on a motorcycle and in a group! Thanks to the expertise of Serge Brouillet and his team, you will live an extraordinary adventure in complete safety. Several tours are available, from half-day to 9-day tours, including weekends on the east coast. In a friendly spirit, with breathtaking landscapes, an unusual way to discover this country. Photos included.

In many parts of the city, self-service bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. Once you've downloaded the app, a few clicks later you'll be able to get on your electric bike, which does include 3 gears. Helmets are not mandatory, but highly recommended. Be careful, though, as it's hard to get from one neighborhood to another, and the city was designed more for 4-wheelers than for 2. As soon as the heat arrives, pedaling is a lot less fun. All the same, it's a pleasure to discover Dubai in a different way.

The Dubai tramway, inaugurated in 2014, forms a loop that includes 11 stations over 11 km. It is limited to the Marina district as far as Al-Sufouh. It is connected with the metro at two locations: Jumeirah Lake Towers and Damac Properties. The Palm Jumeirah station connects to the monorail that serves the Palm. The tramway offers a Gold class, located at the front while another train is reserved for women and children. Downloading the Shail application is recommended to get your bearings. The tram has wifi.

With more than 5,000 branches worldwide and a wide range of vehicles to rent, Avis has an established reputation. In Dubai, the company has four counters/agencies: at the airport, at the Fairmont Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, on the Walk in the JBR district and at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Green Community. Upgrades available for regular Avis customers who benefit from loyalty bonuses. To book and manage your car rental easily, download the Avis app on your smartphone.

Scootering in Dubai seems an anachronism, as you'd rather explore the city in a large 4X4 or sports car than on a "scooter"! And yet, several areas are being developed to allow them in the Al Rigga, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Internet City, Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid boulevard districts around the Burj Khalifa. If you're over 14 and have a charged cell phone with wi-fi, you can ride on the sidewalks in authorized areas, following the GPS. Helmets are compulsory.

Established in 2007, the most generalist of the famous airline's tour operators is ideal for planning your tailor-made trip to the United Arab Emirates, Southeast Asia, the Maldives and the entire Indian Ocean. Agencies located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi allow travellers who are afraid to confirm their reservations on the web to have a privileged contact with an agent. Another advantage is that you can earn miles on your Emirates account by combining airfare and hotel nights.

With very high standards, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates was launched in 2003 with an inaugural flight from Al Ain to Beirut. To date, it serves more than 84 destinations in 49 countries and has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft. Etihad Airways, whose name means "union", also wins numerous awards every year for its service. It operates only from Abu Dhabi airport and therefore requires a free shuttle to Dubai. Business class customers have a complimentary chauffeur service.

12 AF flights per week serve Dubai. Day and night flights allow you to reach Dubai, unless you have a stopover in Amsterdam. For those who do not live in Paris, it is an advantage to use the French airline, because the Air France network allows you to connect provincial cities to the capital without the headache of missed connections and without having to collect your luggage during the transfer. The flight time is about 6h30. Another advantage is that the flight from Paris at lunchtime means that you won't arrive in Dubai too late in the evening.

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