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Transportation & Reach
Transportation plays a vital role in Dubai's economy. Hundreds and thousands visits Dubai every year either for tourism or for business purposes, therefore the city ought to have an efficient and convenient transportation network.

Being one of the most important cities of the country, Dubai is both nationally and internationally well connected.

Dubai Airports:

• Dubai International Airport (DXB): A hub for Emirates airlines, the airport has won numerous awards for its excellence in design and services. It has three terminals catering both national and international flights and is located 5 km (3 miles) southeast of the City Center. Dubai's open sky policy makes this airport one of the busiest in Middle East.
• Jebel Ali Airport (JXB): Recently renamed as Dubai World Central International Airport, the airport is 40 km from Dubai International Airport adjacent to Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone. Though most of the parts of the airport is still under construction as is expected to complete in 2008.

Local Transportation of Dubai:
Buses and Taxis mostly govern the local and public transportation network of Dubai. The authority governing most of this network is Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

• Buses: The city has a very large bus system with 193 routes. They also run from Dubai to other parts of UAE and even to surrounding countries. One useful bus route runs to Hatta from the Deira bus station. Dubai Transport minibus gets you to most of the other cities in the Emirate. There are two buses a day to Muscat, Oman while Balawi Bus Service runs to Jordan twice weekly and to Egypt on Wednesdays.
• Taxis: An extensive system and by far the most frequently used means of public transport within the Emirate. There are both government-operated and private cab companies.
• Passenger Ferries: The ‘Abra’ is a traditional means of water transport across the creek linking Deira and Bur Dubai districts. It was and is still, used as a mode of transportation in the Creek. There are tow main stations namely, Creek park station and Public Library station. Besides traditional Abras, there are also motor Abras that can seat 20 passengers. About 150 Abras ply on two routes to and from 4 stations.

Hotels & Accommodation
The city is famous for its wide range of luxurious and high-rise hotels. There is a wide choice of these modern hotel accommodations in the city itself, on the beach or in the mountains.

Many leading international hotel chains are represented in Dubai offering an extensive selection of food and beverage outlets, as well services and facilities of the highest international standards, whether for business, sport or just relaxation.

Hotels of Dubai	Average Rates
5-Star	$550-1300
4-Star	$475-850
2-Star	$250-400
Budget Hotels	$100-325