Transport in Abu Dhabi

Presently the capital of the United Arab Emirates has such public transport as buses, land and water taxi and ferries.

Bus

Buses have begun to go around the city only in the 2008th year, the Department of transport has organized their running after purchase of the new comfortable conditioned shuttles in which conditions for physically disabled people are provided.

Today in Abu Dhabi seven city routes and seven suburban work. In addition, are available as well long-distance flights which cover both one emirate, and the territory of all state.

It is important to notice that really buses appear only in one part of the city – in the area where large hotels are located. The bus network of the city has special stopping points and complexes, close there are small restaurants or cafe at which drivers have an opportunity to eat or drink coffee.

In such places the bazirovka of bus transport is also carried out. Actually you, perhaps, should wait the bus the whole day - among some local hotels practice of the organization of own small transfer services that it was more convenient to tourists to reach is widespread.

The suburban message - that is another matter. Here the situation more clear, the schedule is observed, and this network surpasses in the number of vehicles city as demand for her services is more. Travel by such bus even if new and well equipped with all modern systems, can be not to everyone in power – in view of a local strong heat and long distances between settlements. It is necessary to consider it when planning a trip.

The schedule of work of city buses in Abu Dhabi – all days of the week, from 05:00 till 00:00 on weekdays and till 02:00 – on output and festive. Intervals of the movement happen various – depending on time of day and from the most concrete route, their duration fluctuates ranging from ten about forty minutes. The cost of use of this type of transport small – from one to three dirhams or 0,3-0,82 dollars. At once with the advent of a bus network in the city journey was free – to attract more passengers.

Taxi

Presently in the city four various types of a taxi work. Those that use white cars are in a private property – these old cars plan to clean from streets of Abu Dhabi soon. Silvery cars – the newest. Still is painted in golden color and in pink. In the last drivers are only women, and women and boys can go by such taxi only isn't more senior than ten years. Each type of a taxi is equipped with counters, one tariff around the city works - however, you have an opportunity also individually to discuss the price with the driver in advance – in particular with a private trader (white cars).

All main shopping centers in Abu Dhabi are equipped with parking for a taxi, and in other parts of the city you can "catch" the car, having used a certain gesture. Certainly, you have an opportunity to order this service and in phone – the call will cost you about 1,4 dollars, for a distance in kilometers pay proceeding from indications of the counter. We will notice, service prices of this type of transport constantly change.

In the afternoon you should pay about 0,82 dollars for landing. At a trip on distance less than fifty km each piece is paid for 750 m at a rate of 0,27 dollars and if you go further - then on 0,41 dollars. If it is required that the driver has waited for you, then every minute of idle time after the first five will cost to you 0,14 dollars.

At night, by itself, a situation with tariffs other – it is necessary to pay one dollar for landing. At a trip on distance pay less than 50 km for each piece of a way to 750 m on 0,33 dollars, with a bigger length of a route – 0,5 dollars. As for payment of an idle time, the price here same, as well as in the afternoon – 0,14 dollars.

In need of a long journey – for example, to other emirate, you can use a special taxi – it stops on crossing of streets of Defence and Al Muroor. Here the price will pay for a trip, also proceeding from indications of the counter.

Time in way from the city airport to the central part of Abu Dhabi – about half an hour, such trip will cost 16,5 dollars or the 60th dirham. Use this way of movement better, otherwise you can be late for the flight.

Water taxi

In Abu Dhabi on Eastern Mangroves Embankment there is one more some kind of sight – a water taxi. Now everyone can combine business with pleasure and reach an appointment point, in passing enjoying magnificent landscapes.

The traditional wooden boats "abr" bring guests from Eastern Mangroves promenade to a market of Qaryat Al Beri of Shangri-la hotel, making stops at Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotels. The taxi plies each hour from 10:00 till 18:00 on Friday and Saturday, however it is expected that soon this service will become daily. The cost of tickets – from 50 drh (US$13,6) for adults and from 30 drh (US$8,2) – for children is more senior than 5 years.

During a trip which takes only 25 minutes in one party guests will be able to enjoy magnificent urban views of Abu Dhabi, but also it is very convenient way to reach popular Eastern Mangroves Embankment where numerous coffee houses, restaurants, and also magnificent hotels are located.

Ferry

The new ferry line connects the main sights of the emirates capital. Its extent makes more than 100 km. The ferry does the following stops: about Etihad Towers hotel, shopping center Abu Dhabi Mall, on the mooring of Yas Marina and at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel. In the future this route is planned to be prolonged.

Each ferry can transport 40 passengers, operating time – from 14:00 till 21:25. Tickets can be acquired in shopping centers Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Wahda Mall, Mushrif Mall and on moorings.