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 |
