Public transport Dubai

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.

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.

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.

The monorail allows you to see the Palm from a great height without breaking the bank or polluting the environment. It runs along the entire trunk, stopping after 5 stations at Atlantis The Palm. You can then get off to take a few souvenir photos and return home. This means of transport is used exclusively (or almost exclusively) by tourists and offers a panoramic view of The Palm. It's also a great way to get to Parc Aquaventure.