United Arab Emirates Getting There
Getting There by Air
Approximate Flight Times
Main Airports
Dubai (DXB) (website: www.dubaiairport.com) is 4km (2.5 miles) southeast of the city (journey time - 10 minutes). To/from the airport: Buses (tel: 800 9090; website: www.rta.ae) and taxis are available at the airport. Bus stations are opposite both Terminal 1 and 2. Facilities: Duty-free shops, bank, post office, shops, car hire, restaurant, snack bar and bar. The airport consists of four terminals.
Sharjah (SHJ) (website: www.shj-airport.gov.ae) is 10km (6 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available at the airport. Facilities: Duty-free shop, car hire, restaurants, snack bars, ATM and bureau de change.
Ras al-Khaimah (RKT) (website: www.rakairport.com) is 15km (9 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available at the airport. Facilities: Duty-free shop and restaurant/snack bar.
Getting There by Water
Cruises regularly call at Abu Dhabi and the cruise terminal in Dubai, and there are passenger services to the USA, the Far East, Australia and Europe. There are regular sailings between Sharjah and Bandar-é-Abbas (Iran).
Getting There by Road
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.
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