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UAE Transportation Guide

Dubai Metro (driverless!), cheap petrol, Salik tolls, and Careem β€” UAE is a car-dominated but improving transit system.

πŸš‡ Public Transport

πŸš‡ Dubai Metro

β€’ World's longest driverless metro!
β€’ 2 lines: Red + Green
β€’ Fare: AED 3-7.50 per trip
β€’ nol card: Tap-on/off (Silver, Gold, Blue)
β€’ Gold class: separate cabin, premium
β€’ Women + children cabin available

🚌 Buses & Tram

β€’ RTA buses: Extensive network in Dubai
β€’ Dubai Tram: Marina to JBR area
β€’ Abu Dhabi: Darb bus system
β€’ Inter-emirate: Buses between Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Sharjah
β€’ All use nol card

πŸš— Cars & Driving

β€’ Car culture: Most people drive!
β€’ Petrol: AED 2.5-3/litre (cheap!)
β€’ Salik: Dubai toll gates (AED 4 each)
β€’ License: Some nationalities convert. Others need driving school (AED 5,000-8,000)
β€’ Speed cameras EVERYWHERE

πŸš• Ride-Hailing

  • Careem: #1 in UAE & Middle East (owned by Uber). Best coverage.
  • Uber: Available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
  • RTA Taxis: Cream-colored taxis. Meter starting AED 5. Reliable.
  • Hala Taxi: RTA + Careem partnership. Book via Careem app.
  • Dubai-Abu Dhabi: Intercity taxis or buses. ~1.5 hours drive. AED 250-350 by taxi.