Means of transport United Arab Emirates

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.

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 over 50 airlines serving more than a hundred destinations in sixty countries, this airport has been recognized by the World Airport Awards, with the distinction of "Best Airport in the Middle East" awarded more than once. It offers a five-star travel experience with traditional Emirati architecture in a high-end ambience. The new terminal opened in November 2023. Air France has just opened a route between Paris and Abu Dhabi.

Established in 2003, Etihad Airways is the national airline of the Emirates, connecting nearly 112 airports, including a daily non-stop service between Paris and Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways is renowned for its emphasis on safety and punctuality, and is regularly ranked among the top airlines. Economy class passengers can take the in-house shuttle to Al Aïn or Dubai free of charge. In business and first class, you'll be entitled to a limousine to downtown Abu Dhabi or another destination.

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 Al Ghazal mini-bus connects Dubai and Al-Aïn station twice an hour. 

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.

A 4 km long runway. The airport is currently served by only three airlines, with flights to India and Pakistan. It has restaurants and cafes, ATMs, a medical centre and duty-free. There is no car rental, but the agencies in town can deliver a vehicle to the airport. This site has taken on a special significance since the creation of a specialised aeronautical equipment and research area in 2011.

Regional aviation history was written not far from here, on the runway laid out by the British in the 1930s, a chronicle perpetuated by the Mahatta Museum in Estiqlal Street. The Handley Page HP42 biplane, Imperial Airways flight IE184 London-Karachi landed in Sharjah on October 7, 1932 after six days of hazardous navigation from England. Today, the airport is a small hub whose transcontinental ambitions are embodied by Air Arabia.

If you don't want to take a taxi, this is the other way to get back to Dubai. Jubail is one of Sharjah's bus stations and the 102 is the line to take. While the buses are all air-conditioned, comfortable and modern, it's the traffic jams that can turn this trip into hell. We recommend that you avoid (in the Sharjah Dubai direction) leaving the city before 10am and in the opposite direction from 4pm. The multiple stops turn the 15 km between the two cities into a two-hour journey. It is better to be warned.

Of the two options, we recommend taking the bus to Abu Dhabi from the Al Nahyan bus station. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance or on the bus, but at the bus station. All buses are modern, comfortable and have air conditioning. It is another way to discover the country. Once you arrive in Al Ain, you can still travel by bus. For senior citizens and people with disabilities, a 50% discount card is offered free of charge at the customer satisfaction centers.

National Taxi L.L.C. was founded in 2000 in the emirate of Dubai with an initial fleet of 50 taxis. They are part of the transport department of the United Arab Emirates. Since 2017, there are nearly 3,000 cars. Hybrid cars currently account for 50% of the fleet. All cars are equipped with a meter and you won't be ripped off. You can pay both in cash and by credit card. However, they don't have onboard GPS so you have to know your route or be able to guide them.

It's a bit long, as the E100 bus takes nearly two hours and stops at four points between Satwa (in Dubai) and the bus station in central Abu Dhabi. The 101 bus leaves from Ibn Battuta Metro Station in Dubai, stopping at four stops and taking 90 minutes to reach Abu Dhabi. The service is reliable and regular on these comfortable, modern, air-conditioned buses. A friendly and different journey shoulder to shoulder with employees and migrant workers. The first few lines are reserved for women and children.