Make your way through the city

Best foot forward
Meander along the Marina boardwalk or experience authentic Emirati life at Al Seef, where you can wander through the traditional neighbourhood and get a taste of old Dubai. The winter months in the UAE are ideal for enjoying a stroll in the city, and there truly is something for everyone.

On your bike
There are plenty of locations across Dubai for cyclists to enjoy their hobby, so make sure to bring your bike! There are a number of professional tracks for serious cyclists, and it is not unheard of for students to bike to class in the winter months when the weather is pleasant.

Hop aboard
Bus: Major bus routes operate from around 5am to 11.30pm, with some high demand routes running 24/7.
Taxi: Government-registered Dubai Taxi cabs are plentiful and can be hailed on the street or booked via the RTA free S'hail app. Taxis are metered and air-conditioned, with cash or card payments accepted. Pink roofed taxis are for women only.
Dubai Metro: An advanced, driverless metro bisects the city, with stations close to major attractions, commercial centres, and at Dubai International Airport. Women only coaches are available plus access for wheelchair users.
Dubai Tram: The Dubai Tram system links up with Dubai Metro stations and covers Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Marina, and up to the Palm Monorail.

Self drive
All the major car hire companies operate in Dubai and with petrol prices extremely affordable, car rental is easy and reasonable.
If you intend to buy a car once you have your residency permit, you need to apply for a UAE driving license exchange or you may need to take a specified number of lessons and pass the UAE driving test to qualify.

For short journeys around the city, you can also rent one of the RTA's 400 smart cars through the Udrive or ekar apps, with rental prices starting from just 50 fils per minute or Dhs30 per hour.

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