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Getting around Abu Dhabi

Public transport: 

The Abu Dhabi Municipality (tel: (02) 678 8888) operates a bus service that runs throughout the emirate. The main bus terminal is on East Road. Buses to Oman depart from the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and those from Al-Ain depart from the station behind Al-Ain souk.

The Department of Transport have introduced the Ojra Bus Fare System (www.ojra.ae), with tickets ranging from one-day to monthly passes.

Taxis: 

The Department of Transport is working to phase out the city's characteristic gold and white taxis in favour of new fleets. Although the government's campaign has reduced the number of old taxis on the road, it hasn't eliminated them entirely. You can still hail one, but you'll either have to negotiate a price with the driver, or demand that he turn on his meter.

If, however, you wish to prebook a metered taxi, try Al Ghazal taxis (tel: (02) 444 7787) or National Taxi (tel: (02) 555 2212).

Car hire: 

The main provider in Abu Dhabi is Avis (tel: (02) 6218400; www.avis.com), which has branches throughout the city, at the airport and at the major hotels. Other providers include Budget (tel: (02) 633 4200; www.budget.com) and Thrifty (tel: (02) 634 5663; www.thrifty.com). Chauffeur-driven car hire is also available.

Bicycle hire: 

It is not possible to rent two-wheeled transport in Abu Dhabi, and it is illegal to ride bicycles on the city's roads.

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