How to Travel around Dubai on Your Visit - Tips on Getting Around During a Tour of Dubai

 Ranked among the Middle East's top holiday hotspots, Dubai is a hub for shopaholics and business travellers. Regardless of the reasons for your visit, knowing how to move around the dynamic city is a must for all first-time visitors. From hopping on sightseeing buses and making the most of the public transport network in the city to exploring more private transportation options, here's how to get around without hassle during a getaway in vibrant Dubai.

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1. Secure a Convenient Base Hotel

When holidaying or visiting a bustling metropolis such as Dubai, travellers cannot underestimate the advantages of staying in a central location. Whether it's the Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort or any similar Dubai resort, ensure the accommodation provider you picked offers easy access to the attractions and activity bases you hope to visit during the trip. Those who are travelling to Dubai on business should similarly stay close to the conference venue so that one need not rely on any transportation method to reach the meeting hub. A strategic location will not only allow visitors to travel around more efficiently but will also afford them more time to see and experience the city as time is not wasted on transit. Those who cannot secure a hotel close to their sightseeing priorities or near the CBD should instead aim to find a rest close to a bus stop or metro station.

2. Hop on the Sightseeing Bus

When it comes to hitting all of Dubai's tourist attractions and exploring each area with ease there's nothing quite as convenient as Big Bus Hop on Hop off Tour. Ideal for those who are in Dubai for a weekend or a short stay, tourists can jump on and hop off the bus at various landmarks around the city in a tour that includes a pit stop at the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain, and countless other hotspots. A guide will be onboard the bus to provide information on the various landmarks on the route and visitors with a Go Dubai Card will also have access to the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour for a single day.

3. Taxi Services

Locals and expats rely heavily on Dubai's taxi services as they are arguably the most comfortable way to get from Point A to Point B, especially during the warm summer months. Unlike most holiday destinations, Dubai's taxi services are surprisingly affordable so it is not an option reserved for those with the means to travel in style. Dubai's taxis are also metered with most services managed by the state with only a handful of private operators. Tourists can rest assured that they are paying what the ride is worth and not being swindled by dishonest drivers. Female travellers can use taxis with pink roofs that are designated for the fairer sex. Taxi stands are located around the city and in popular shopping venues such as the Mall of Emirates and the Dubai Mall but also the Burj Khalifa and other famed landmarks.

4. Dubai's Metro Network

While it may not cover most of the city, the Dubai metro does cover a lot of ground and some of the most famous areas and tourist highlights in the city. With 45 stops, metro trains are available every 10 minutes during off-peak hours with a lower time lapse between trains during rush hour.

5. Tram Travel

As a new addition to the local transportation services, tram trips are perhaps the best way to visit the Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Media City. Although they are inefficient, this touristy travel mode is one of the most romantic ways to get around Dubai and one of the most affordable.

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