I don’t feel comfortable if I don’t walk an average of 22 km a day in the city I travel to.. I thought that I would have to put this obsession aside in Dubai, especially when I left in July, I thought I could not go out of the mall, but even though I wore my most comfortable shoes, I still allocated a considerable part of my travel budget to Band-Aids.. Before going into the details of Dubai Transportation Guide, let me tell you in advance; If you haven’t come to lie on the beach, you’ll be walking a lot even if you are indoors.
Transportation Alternatives in Dubai
The most important reason for us to go to Dubai in the heat of July is Uğur’ was that he was going to work. He rented a car and drove to and from the office during the day; I provided my transportation by using public transportation and taxi.. Therefore, we have experienced all transportation vehicles except tram and havaray.. If you have the opportunity, I strongly recommend you to rent a car, especially if you have a large number of people.
The alternatives you can use to go to the central places outside the desert in Dubai are as follows: Metro, bus, tram, havaray, abra (taka), taxi. or rented car.
Public Transportation in Dubai
* NOL Card
The name of the ticket you will need to use transportation in Dubai is NOL Card. You can get it from the machines at the entrance of the subway or the kiosks that say “information” and load money into it when necessary.. You need to have this card read by the machines while getting on the subway or bus.. You must do the same process while descending in an unusual way. Otherwise, you cannot get out of the subway.
There are 5 types of NOL Card: Silver, Gold, Blue, Personalized Gold, Red. If you are going to Dubai as a tourist, here are the Silver or Red Cards that might be of use to you.. Red (Red) NOL Card, a type with a maximum validity of 90 days and a limited number of top ups allowed. Unlimited card 22 AED per day, 2 AED card fee. Silver (Silver) NOL Card, a card into which you can top up money. It is advantageous if you plan to use public transport for a few days.. Total fee is AED 25, of which 6 AED is the card fee.. If you are traveling with more than one person, you need to get NOL Card as much as the number of people.
* Dubai Metro
The main reason why transportation in Dubai is so comfortable is the presence of the metro line.. With the Dubai metro, which consists of two separate lines, Red and Green, you can easily visit the city center as well as provide transportation from the airport.. All metro stops are exactly the same and designed in a way that can be noticed from afar.. You usually have to walk indoors for a long time after getting off the subway.. Do not expect that the places at the bottom of the metro stop will appear as you get off the metro, a long walk awaits you.
* There are three different wagons in the metros: Only Gold NOL Card holders can use the Gold wagon; the pink-coloured wagon is reserved for women and children only; Anyone can get on the remaining standard wagons.
* There is free wifi in the Dubai metro, but only those with a UAE line can benefit from this service.
* Eating, drinking and chewing gum is prohibited in the metro. .
* Children under 5 years old and shorter than 90 cm can enter the metro free of charge. You can get on.
* Bus
Buses will be the biggest supporter of those who want to use public transport during their trip to Dubai.. Dubai metro does not go to every region, but there is a wide bus network.. Most of the bus stops are closed and air-conditioned.. When I came across the bus stop without air conditioning, I used the taxi alternative because I couldn’t wait for the bus in the heat.
There are various phone applications and websites to understand the transfers between the metro and the bus and where to go by which bus, but you don’t need to mess with any of them because Google Map is very popular here. it works well. When you mark the location and the place you want to go and get directions for public transportation, you can see all transportation alternatives.. Don’t be fooled by the long walking distances between the metro and bus stop on the map. Most of them represent the path you have to walk to get out from inside the subway.
* Tram
Again, not to bring the heat in, but due to the weather conditions I canceled my plan to go to Jumeriah Beach.. Therefore, I did not have the opportunity to use the tram that usually travels in that area.. But let me give you a brief. There is a tram connected to the Dubai metro, running on the closed line on the Dubai Marina and JBR side.
* All the rules applicable to the subway also apply to the tram.
* Working hours are 06: between 00-01:00. Opening time is 09:00 on Friday.
* Havaray (Monorail)
You need to buy a separate ticket to get on the airrail, which is only in the Palm Jumeriah area and does not have a direct connection to the metro, because NOL Card is not valid. If you have a plan to visit this artificial island, using the airport can be a good alternative.
* Abra
Abra, a traditional transportation vehicle in Dubai Creek and a must for a touristic trip to Dubai, is crossing the strait. the name given to the takas used for. Old-fashioned abras are still used here, and air-conditioned abras have begun to replace sea buses.. (I’m not sure if the air-conditioned ones started working or if it’s still in the project phase.. The price is given on the website, but I couldn’t see it when I went.) You need to buy a separate ticket for Abra, NOL Card is not valid. If you are going to take the traditional one, when you get on, a man comes and collects the money in turn, the fee is only 1 AED.. I highly recommend you take it as it is the most local experience you can have in Dubai.
If you want to learn more about public transportation in Dubai, the official website is www.rta.ae You can take a look at.
Using Taxi in Dubai / Transportation in Dubai
When you go to Dubai in winter, you can walk a distance of 1 km without public transport, but in summer these walks become impossible. You may have to use a taxi for. I usually go as far as I can by metro and then use a taxi, but in some cases, taking a taxi directly from my location without confusing the metro comes at the same price.
It is very convenient to use a taxi in Dubai, especially if you have a large number of people ( -du! Before the rates got this high. No mode of transportation is cheap anymore.) Dubai taxi also has various versions within itself.. Since there is no limit to luxury, you can hire a limousine or call a taxi with a female driver, where only women can ride.. For more detailed information, visit www.dubaitaxi.ae.
Uber or Careem is a great alternative to taxi.. I think we all know Uber by now, Careem is its version used in Gulf countries. I still think Uber is the best alternative as we have experienced using Careem in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as well because Careem usually charges higher for the same distance. By the way, they say that there is no price difference between a regular taxi and Uber in Dubai, the choice is yours.
How to Get From Dubai Airport to City Center? / Transport in Dubai
If you land in Dubai at a time when the metro and buses are not running, you will need to use airport taxis or Uber to reach your accommodation.. The taximeter opening price of airport taxis is 25 AED, adding 1.96 AED per km traveled. If you are going to the airport from the city center, consider taking a taxi as the last alternative, especially during rush hour, because you may encounter unexpected traffic.. If you got off at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, you can use the metro stops with the same names on the red line.
If you got off at Terminal 2, you have to follow different routes as you do not have a direct connection to the metro.. The closest metro stop to this terminal is Abu Hail on the green line, 2 km from the terminal entrance.. You can take a taxi and go, but since you will pay a minimum of 25 AED in any way, it may be more comfortable to continue with a direct taxi depending on the distance of your hotel.. Another alternative is the buses departing in front of Terminal 2.. You should not forget to get a NOL Card before boarding, because cash is not paid to the driver.
Some hotels have free (or more affordable than taxi) shuttle services to the airport.. It is useful to pay attention to that detail when making a reservation.
Hiring a Car in Dubai / Transportation in Dubai
The best way to provide comfortable and fast transportation in Dubai is to rent a car. Driving on roads that reach 8 lanes in places can make you nervous, but remember that if you can drive in Istanbul, you can succeed anywhere.. It would be most logical to move with the navigation of Google Map because it is not so easy to change 4-5 lanes within 500 meters, especially at highway exits.
* Car Rental Details
International Car Rental Details
You can use one of the well-known companies, but I recommend that you make the reservation online before you come.. Otherwise, the price doubles at the airport.. We found the best price for the period we visited at Thrifty . The daily rent of a low model vehicle we rented was AED 80. When insurance, airport pick-up and taxes are added to this price, we have paid a total of 560 AED for 5-day car rental. We also gave a deposit of 1500 AED from the credit card for any expenses that may occur.. The refund was made two weeks after the car was delivered.
The E11 road, where the red metro line also passes, is a toll highway.. The toll fee is drawn from the card on the window of the car you rent.. So how much money is withdrawn? You will see the words “Salik” or “Toll Gate” in red on the overpasses on the highway in certain areas.. AED 5 is charged each time you pass through these “Recommenders”. When returning the car, you see how much you spent and the total amount is deducted from the deposit.
To rent a car in Dubai, it is enough to have an international driving license.. “How to get an international driver’s license?” Click to read the article. Although the age limit for driving in Dubai is 18, some companies may not be able to rent a car under the age of 25.
Gasoline price is cheaper compared to Turkey, but I think it is the most expensive gasoline in the region.. There is no “cheaper than water” status as it is exaggerated.. Around AED 2.5 per liter.
* Considerations for Driving
– Tolerance for drunk driving in Dubai is 0%. It is legally forbidden for Muslims to drink alcohol.. That’s why if you get caught drunk, your head may hurt a lot.. His fine amounts to AED 20,000. But on the other hand, our Indian friend who lives there said that it never coincided with alcohol control.. Still, “How did I end up in jail in Dubai?” You should be careful if you don’t want to have a moment like this.
– Even if you rent a 4×4, you should not drive into the desert.. Although the car rental companies say that it will not be a problem, the advice we have insisted on both in Bahrain and in Saudi Arabia is in this direction.. There is a risk that your vehicle will get stuck in the sand when you least expect it.
– You cannot park a car wherever you want.. Some parking spaces are paid. After leaving the car, you have to estimate how long you will stay and pay the parking meter.. You can leave the receipt on the car window and go.. If you do not do this, or if you return to the place where you paid half an hour after 2 hours, you will be penalized.. Parking fines were very common, you should pay particular attention to the time issue.
– Everyone in the vehicle has to wear a seat belt.. Otherwise the punitive AED 400.
– Don’t be fooled by the crazy driving techniques of wealthy Emiratis who have no value for money and cars, most places have a speed limit of 100km/h and cameras everywhere. The fine starts from AED 300.. The penalty for running a red light is AED 1000.
– Again, a move you shouldn’t take as an example: playing with the phone. The fine is AED 800.
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