By bus
Dubai has a cheap bus service but is not often used by tourists. The main bus stations are at the Gold Souq Market and Bur Dubai bus station. There is a hop on - hop off, bus for tourists run by the Big Bus Company.

By taxi
Taxis are reasonably priced and are metered. From the airport, there is an increased standing charge. If your taxi driver is going too fast ask them to slow down. Book taxis with Dubai Transport Corporation on 2 08 08 08..

By car
Renting a car is easy and can be done with or without a driver. Driving during morning and afternoon peak hours is slow. There is zero tolerance for alcohol.

By boat
A pleasant way to cross the Dubai Creek is by abra which is a small ferry and can be found along the Creek on both the Bur Dubai and Deira sides. Abras run 24/7 and are very regular.

Big Bus Company
An easy way to travel around is the hop on hop off Big Bus tour. There is a Dubai City Tour and Dubai Beach Tour. The Dubai city tour starts at Wafi City and has 10 stops the last being at Karama and then the circuit continues. The Dubai beach tour starts at Deira City Centre and the last stop is the Mall of the Emirates. (971 4 324 4187)