Metro or taxi in Dubai: cost of the entire route

Compare the entire trip

For the metro, calculate the distance from the hotel to the station, the wait, transfers and the road from the station to the place. For taxis, consider the entire group, the ability to accommodate luggage and a child seat if required. Then compare options on a specific trip. The very low cost of one passenger ticket does not describe the convenience of a family with suitcases.

In Dubai, nol is used for various types of public transport by RTA. The fare depends on the zones and transfer rules, so check the exact cost for the selected route. Do not assume that one emirate's card, pass or rules automatically apply to intercity travel or the transport system of another emirate.

• Compare the cost of the entire group, not just one person.
• Consider the first and last walking sections separately.
• Waiting and transfer times are also included in the route.

Connect suitable modes of transport

For a day out exploring Old Dubai, it can be convenient to arrive at one trailhead and return from another. For Downtown, check the transition from the desired station to the actual entrance to the Dubai Mall or site. After a long taxi ride on the way back, it may be more useful to try to repeat the morning pattern at all costs.

For Marina, consider metro, tram and interbank crossings. If your whole day is spent on Yas, check out the Yas Express routes. The official island shuttle connects a number of tourist sites, but its schedule and landing rights need to be clarified. It is not a universal replacement for travel from Dubai or Sharjah.

• Choose transport separately for each shoulder.
• Check the current operating hours of the desired line.
• Don't put an untested transplant before a tough session.

A separate calculation is required for the airport

Check the airport code and terminal on your ticket: DXB and DWC are different airports, AUH is in Abu Dhabi, SHJ is in Sharjah. You cannot evaluate a road only with the word Dubai in the name of the destination. For an early or late flight, first make sure public transport is running at the right time, then leave room for walking and waiting.

In the transfer planner, taxi trips are an approximate model, not a promise of the current time. In case of traffic jams, bad weather, or a change of terminal or airport, the calculation must be reconsidered. If there is only a short period of time left after mandatory airport procedures, save it as a reserve instead of an additional attraction.

Check where the vehicular access ends and the pedestrian portion begins. A large site may have several entrances; an incorrect disembarkation point creates an additional transition even with a successful choice of transport.

• Check the airport and terminal immediately before travelling.
• Check the taxi calling method and payment in advance.
• When changing airports, the priority is transfer and check-in, not a tour.