Transport in Dubai

I spoke to several taxi drivers during my trip around Dubai yesterday to try out the Dubai Metro and visit Dubai Mall. They came from overseas, but have been living in Dubai for many years.

It is quite easy to get a taxi in Dubai as there is adequate supply. The fare is slightly more expensive than Singapore but is fixed for all taxis and is based on distance. There is no surcharge for time and location. It fare system is easy for commuters and taxi drivers.

The taxis provide a useful link for the first and last legs of the journey, with the main part of the journey being the Metro trains.

There are bus services that provide this connection for the local people who are familiar with the bus systems. However, the bus systems is still not well developed in Dubai.

Tan Kin Lian