Transport in Dubai

Dubai is one of the most progressive cities of the world.  There is a fine blend of ultra modern and traditional transportation in the region. Here different modes of transportation are used by people. Continued use of traditional modes of transportation such as camels and Abraser (small boats) indicates that the culture of the Dubai has not really wiped out by the progression in Outlook.

Buses are one of the favorite modes of transport in Dubai, not only for locals but for tourists in the world. At the Dubai public transport system is managed by Dubai Municipality. In every weekday peak hours 417 buses are run more than 168,000 km on 62 bus routes to meet the demand of 2.40000 passengers each day. 8 well attended bus stations, more than 1,500 bus stops, 153 wayside passenger shelters and schedules at 450 busy bus stops includes  in the bus transport infrastructure.  Ramoul Al, Al Qusais and Al Awir are the three high-tech bus depots which take care of the maintenance of the buses.

With rapid development and modernization Air travel has emerged as another mode of transport in Dubai. The Dubai International Airport is one of the most active and fastest growing among all the six international airports in the United Arab Emirates. In 1969 there are 9 Airlines serve around 20 destinations and in 2004 it increased to 107 airlines connecting to over 160 destinations. Most European and Asian countries have direct flights from there Emirates Airlines is the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. Gulf Air is another airline that dominates air travel in Dubai.

The taxi service in Dubai may be used by reservation and information service on the telephone number 04-2080808. The bus station is the most popular Deira taxi stand. Abra service is very frequent and favorite tourist. Outside you can about the fascinating Dubai Creek; they can also live with the past in Dubai. More than 150 Abraser pass the stream of water in one day. The two main roads are in the Abra Stations of Bur Dubai and Deira Old Souk, and the old souk in Dubai and Sabakha.
Traffic in Dubai can also be easier and more fascinating to rent a car or a bicycle.

Taxi and Abra service are the other popular modes of transport in Dubai. A new service is introduced to make taxi service women friendly. The main aim to develop this new service is to develop integrated transport systems which further strengthen the international position of Dubai on the map. At first, it would be 100 trained women for 50 vehicles to drive taxis in the UAE.

Deira taxi stand is the most popular bus station as in Dubai taxi service is by reservation and information service on the telephone. Very common and favorite is the Abra service to the tourists. On very single day more than 150 Abras passes the Creek’s water. Between Abra stations of Bur Dubai and Deira Old Souk, and the Old souk in Dubai and Sabakha are the two main routes.

Transport in Dubai can also be made easier and fascinating to rent a car or a bicycle.