Dubai is a modern, technological and luxurious city. However, we cannot say that it is a super connected city or easy to walk, what we are going to use the most is the Dubai metro, but many times we will have to take a taxi, something that many travelers generally try to avoid because of how expensive it is. be.
In this post we show you how to get around Dubai, the costs and what transportation to use.
Dubai Metro
The transportation that they will use the most if they want to save money is the metro. There are only two lines that run through Dubai, so the area covered is quite limited.
You will find the stations easily since they are a kind of giant capsule like the one in the photo making you feel like you are in a movie from the future. Not only are they incredible on the outside, inside the luxury and cleanliness is extreme despite the number of people who use it.
Metro lines in Dubai
As we mentioned before, there are only 2 metro lines in Dubai. the red and green lines. The red line is the one that begins at the airport and runs through Dubai from North to South, stopping at the most important points in Dubai, such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marinas, etc. Therefore this is the line that they will use the most. The green line is the one that runs through the points of interest of Deira and Bur Dubai, so they will only use it when they go to these points unless they are staying in said area. You can connect between both lines at 2 stations: Union Square and Bur Juman.
The Dubai Metro tracks are elevated Therefore, they will be able to observe the entire city through the windows and even better if they travel in the first car. The subway is not usually very fast so calculate the times well since the distances are quite long. Don’t be afraid to say there are only 4 stations because it can take you 15 minutes to go through them.
How to pay for the Dubai metro ticket
Once you enter the station there are two ways to get your tickets. The first and fastest is with the machine but you can only use a card. If they want to pay with cash they must take them out window They are located in front of the turnstiles, indicating the destination they are going to, but sometimes there can be too much line, and some lost tourists that delay them quite a bit. Each station is identified with a number so you will have no problems making yourself understood. To pay in cash you must change to dirhamsyou can do it at any exchange house, sometimes you can find it at the same stations.
They can take out the Dubai metro card. We directly paid at the time. I recommend getting the card because you will save a lot of time and money. The price per tour ranges between 2 and 6.50 dirhams.
He schedule It is from Saturday to Wednesday from 5:30 a.m. to midnight. On Thursdays the hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Another issue to take into account is that there are exclusive carriages For women, it is marked on the floor in pink and also VIP cars called Gold Class indicated with gold signs, for which they must pay a price that we do not know, nor what the benefits are.
For more information you can see the official website
Dubai Metro, the best option to get from the airport to the city and vice versa
For the Dubai Metro you will have access from the airport and you will get off at the station closest to your hotel, unless the hotel is far from the Dubai metro in which case you will have to take a taxi from the station or sometimes it may be convenient to take a taxi directly. They must also do so in the event that the Dubai metro is closed, and may also coordinate transportation with the hotel.
Taxi in Dubai
As we mentioned, due to the limited public transportation network, you will have to use a taxi more than once, but rest assured that it is not super economical, but not expensive like in most cities, sometimes there is usually no difference with the metro. Dubai depends on the route you take
Dubai taxi cost
The fee For taxis it is 1.75 dirhams per kilometer and the drop off is 5 dirhams during the day and 3.50 dirhams from 10 at night to 6 in the morning. If you take it from the airport they will charge you an additional 25 dirhams. When the taxi is stopped, the meter increases by 0.5 dirhams per minute.
To take into account, for example, short distances usually cost between 15 and 30 dirhams.
As in all parts of the world, although to a lesser extent, they always have careful With taxi drivers, they can take you around a couple of times without you realizing it and the clock keeps counting, it has happened to us and that’s why we tell you.
Bus in Dubai
The bus was one of the transports that we never used, since the only time we wanted to use it to go to the Burj Al Arab, the driver told us that the only way to use it was to have a card, so we opted to take a taxi . The most striking thing is usually the stops that are closed with air conditioning inside due to the high temperatures that are recorded mainly from May to September.
Inside the bus there is also air conditioning. The price is only 2 dirhams except for some that may have a higher price and only operate from 6 in the morning to 12 at night
DUBAI ABRA
At least once they must use it in Dubai. They are the traditional Dubai boats by which you will be able to cross the Creek that divides Bur Dubai from Deira, the old areas of Dubai. There is 2 lines and one of them operates 24 hours a day, the cost is only 1 dirham and it not only serves as transportation but as a tourist activity to do.