Travel Information
How to reach Dubai
By air
More than 135 airlines operate through the Dubai International Airport, linking the emirate to 210 destinations worldwide. Other international airports in the UAE are in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah. Airport facilities include duty free shops, banks, restaurants, cafes, exchange points, post offices, car hire services and ATM machines. Taxi and bus services are also available from each airport.
By sea
The UAE’s main ports are Jebel Ali in Dubai, Port Rashid and Port Zayed in Abu Dhabi, Port Khalid in Sharjah, Port Saqr in Ras al-Khaimah, and Fujairah Port. Cruises regularly call at Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and there are passenger services to and from the USA, Far East, Australia and Europe.
By road
There is easy road access to Oman and Saudi Arabia from Dubai. Buses run daily between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman. Bus services from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria also go to Abu Dhabi regularly.
