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| Getting Around By Air |
| Daily flights link Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Flights can also be chartered and there are small landing fields throughout the United Arab Emirates. |
| Getting Around by Water |
| Commercial and passenger services serve all coastal ports. A water taxi travels between Dubai and Deira across the creek. |
| Getting Around by Rail |
| A new metro system is scheduled to enter operation in Dubai during 2009. |
| Getting Around by Road |
Traffic drives on the right. There are good tarmac roads running along the west coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah; between Sharjah and Dhaid; and linking Dubai with other Northern States and the interior.
Bus: Limited services link most towns with the local airport. However, most hotels run their own scheduled bus services to the airports, city centre and beach resorts.
Taxi: Available in all towns. In Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain, urban journey fares are metered, whilst fares for longer journeys should be agreed in advance. There is a surcharge for air-conditioned taxis. Many travellers find taxis to be the quickest and most convenient method of travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
Car hire: Most international car hire companies have offices at airports or hotels. A passport and either a valid international or national licence are necessary.
Regulations: The speed limit in built-up areas is 60 to 80kph (37 to 50mph) and 100 to 120kph (62 to 74mph) elsewhere.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although it is not legally required. A local driving licence can be issued on presentation of a valid national driving licence, two photos and a passport. |
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| Getting There by Air | | The national airlines are Emirates (website: www.emirates.com) and Etihad (website: www.etihadairways.com). |
| Departure Tax | | AED30 from some airports, usually incorporated into the ticket price. |
| Main Airports | Abu Dhabi (AUH) (website: www.abudhabiairport.ae) is 32km (20 miles) east of the city (journey time - 40 minutes). To/from the airport: Buses and taxis are available at the airport. Al-Ghazal taxis operate a fixed-rate service. Facilities: Duty-free shop, bank, bar, snack bar, bureau de change, post office and car hire.
Dubai (DXB) (website: www.dubaiairport.com) is 4km (2.5 miles) southeast of the city (journey time - 10 minutes). To/from the airport: Buses (tel: 800 9090; website: www.rta.ae) and taxis are available at the airport. Bus stations are opposite both Terminal 1 and 2. Facilities: Duty-free shops, bank, post office, shops, car hire, restaurant, snack bar and bar. The airport consists of four terminals.
Sharjah (SHJ) (website: www.shj-airport.gov.ae) is 10km (6 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available at the airport. Facilities: Duty-free shop, car hire, restaurants, snack bars, ATM and bureau de change.
Ras al-Khaimah (RKT) (website: www.rakairport.com) is 15km (9 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available at the airport. Facilities: Duty-free shop and restaurant/snack bar. |
| Getting There by Water | Main ports: Jebel Ali, Rashid and Zayed (Abu Dhabi), Khalid (Sharjah), Saqr (Ras al-Khaimah) and Fujairah.
Cruises regularly call at Abu Dhabi and the cruise terminal in Dubai, and there are passenger services to the USA, the Far East, Australia and Europe. There are regular sailings between Sharjah and Bandar-é-Abbas (Iran). |
| Getting There by Road | There is a good road into Oman and also a good one into Saudi Arabia, which connects with the Trans-Arabian Highway on the overland route to Europe.
Buses run daily between Dubai or Abu Dhabi and Oman. There are also services between Dubai or Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and between Abu Dhabi and Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. |
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| Warning | The vast majority of visits are trouble-free.
There is a high threat from terrorism. It is believed that terrorists may be planning to carry out attacks in the UAE. Attacks could be indescriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. Visitors should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places.
The penalties for drug trafficking, drug smuggling and drug possession are severe. There is a zero tolerance policy towards drugs, including any found in the bloodstream.
Some UK medicines, including some over the counter medicines, such as Codeine, are illegal in the UAE without a Doctor’s prescription. Travellers are advised to keep all such medicines in their original packaging and, in addition to the prescription, provide a note from their GP outlining what the medicine isrequired for and what quantity is required for the duration of the stay. Painkillers and other over the counter medicines are easily obtained locally. If travellers have any concerns about taking medication into the UAE, they should contact their nearest UAE Embassy for more details.
Travellers should review their security arrangements carefully. They should remain vigilant, particularly in public places and avoid any public demonstrations.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel |
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