Transport in the UAE

Taxis are one of the most important and readily available modes of transportation in UAE. They are a very well-systemized organization which are owned and are regulated by the government.
All the taxis are attached with a Fare meter that calculates the amount of money that you have to pay for the journey. The starting fare is fixed at 4AED and the fare per km is 1.60AED/min. the taxi services from airport costs a bit high (20AED) compared to the normal fare. The taxis in UAE are scattered around the cities so they are very easy to find.

DUBAI –Metro and Trams
Dubai holds the prime position in public transportation and it is the only city with both metro and tram services.

Dubai Metro
Dubai metro is a driverless mode of transport system which embarked its first journey back in 2009. They are very cheap to travel where the fare starts at 1.80AED and they are linked to all the main centers of Dubai. Metro is made of two network lines the red line and green line, they are very well categorized with special cabin for women, children and passengers who travel in silver and gold class.

PARK AND RIDE SERVCES
These facilities are parking areas with a connection to public transport system which allows the commuters and other people to leave their private vehicles in a secured location and transfer themselves to a public transport. In Abu Dhabi the drivers can park their vehicles by showing their DOT ‘park and ride’ service permits and enjoy a free ride in the dedicated bus services. This system improves the transport mobility of Abu Dhabi and also allows the resident to park their vehicles in a safe and secure location.
PARK AND RIDE SERVCES
The DOT offers two ferry services for the transportation of both people and vehicles. The ferry provides a daily service from Delma Island through Jabal Al Dhanna (Mugharaq Port) and Delma Island Port.
PARK AND RIDE SERVCES
Below are the fares and ticket fees for taking the ferry from Abu Dhabi or Delma Island:

• Individuals with the age of 12 years and above: 20AED.
• Individuals aged below 12 years: Free
• One Vehicle: 100AED.