In recent years significant improvements have been made to the road network in and around Abu Dhabi to improve traffic flow.

The three main roads leading into and out of the emirate (Khaleej Al Arabi, Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Street and Salam Street) merge into one main highway that links the city to the airport. There are few street names in Abu Dhabi, so make sure you know the closest landmark to your final destination.

Traffic drives on the right, with speed limits of 60kph (37mph) in towns and 80kph (49mph) to 100kph (62mph) elsewhere. Those must be observed as penalties for speeding are severe, and rigorously enforced. Speed cameras can be found on most major roads and breaking the limit by more than 20kph (12mph) can result in a week in prison and the car being impounded for a month.

Under no circumstances should you leave the scene of a motor accident or move the vehicle before the police have arrived, as this is an offence. There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving in the UAE and road rage can also be punished with harsh penalties.

Coach services: Buses run daily between Dubai or Abu Dhabi and Oman. There are also services between Dubai or Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and between Abu Dhabi and Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.