Transport in Dubai
Dubai is a big city, so tourists are especially interested in the nuances of the transport system..
Metro
The metro consists of 47 stations. Opening hours depend on the day of the week, but at the same time it falls approximately from five to six in the morning to twelve to one in the morning. The exception is Friday, when the metro starts operating at 13.00. The time interval between trains is ten minutes.
While waiting for the metro, you should remember that there is a special section in the carriage, where only women and children under five years old are allowed to enter. This compartment is located in front of the car..
To travel, you should buy a single-use card or smart card, the account on which will need to be topped up if necessary These cards are valid both in the metro and in buses. In each case, the costs depend on the number of stations that had to be traveled before arriving at the destination, so the check must be done twice: at the entrance and at the exit. The fare depends on the distance and on the class (normal or «Gold»).
What cards can you buy to pay for rides?
- Red card. This ticket costs 4 AED and includes 2 AED on the account. The validity period is 90 days. The maximum possible number of trips is 10.
- Blue card. This card is personal. The cost is 70 AED with 20 AED on the account. To purchase, you must register on the Internet. The card can be topped up with a maximum of AED 500 at a time. The validity period is five years.
- Silver card. For the purchase, you need to pay 20 AED, receiving 14 AED to the account. Top-up is possible by 500 AED at a time. The validity period is five years.
- Gold card. This card can be used to travel in a Gold-class carriage. You will need to pay 20 AED, but the account will be 14 AED. The gold card can be used for five years.
Buses
Transport in Dubai is also represented by modern and comfortable buses. Please note that in some directions the time intervals can be significant. The ticket must be bought from the driver for 2 dirhams. The first three rows are reserved for women, children.
Buses start at six o'clock in the morning and end at eleven o'clock in the evening. Since 2006, night buses have been operating on five routes that cover the main areas of Dubai. Night buses run from about midnight to six in the morning. In this case, the average interval is half an hour..
Dubai's transport system is well thought out, so walks can be intense and easy at the same time..
