Thursday, March 4, 2010

Take a Break- Travel to Dubai


Situated in the Gulf States, Dubai is although known for its rich reserves of oil but its lavish lifestyle and the balance sheets tell a different tale. The rich oil reserves in Dubai contribute only some 5% of its gross domestic product. Dubai, in the past few years has emerged as one of the most attractive destination in the world map with more and more travelers planning a trip to Dubai. The infrastructure and the development perhaps have been the most magnetic factors for increasing Dubai travel.

UAE has seven emirates and Dubai is the second largest of all. With the prompt growth and development, UAE has become an important segment for tourism, business and careers.
Best time to travel to Dubai-
Positioned on a coastal strip bordered by a desert, Dubai sizzles in summers with hot days and humid evenings. The nights however are cold but the average temperature remains tough for outsiders. The autumn marks the beginning of pleasant weather with average temperature between 68-77°F, while the winters again become tough and sometimes even unbearable when the mercury even drips to 50-60°F.
How to reach-
By plane
Dubai can be conveniently reached by plane from all over the world. Dubai is well equipped with many international airports that provide comfortable travel and related services. The airfares for the flights to Dubai are often pulled down by the tough competition between the airline services. If you are planning to travel to Dubai, stay alert and book your tickets whenever a cheap ticket is available.
By car
Dubai is linked to an international roadway and shares a road border with Oman in Al Wajajah. An official permit can allow visitors, travelers and tourists to cross the international road border by paying some charges and prove their identity.
By bus
Dubai is connected to other capital cities in United Arab Emirates through a fast, cheap and convenient bus service. These Emirates Express buses can be caught from various terminals developed within all the seven capital cities.
Getting around-
Metro Service
The commencement of the metro service has eased out the difficulties faced earlier in respect to Dubai travel. Bow, the inter-city travel in Dubai has become tremendously comfortable and cheap that even children and women can commute alone within the city. A day pass for metro travel in Dubai can be a cheap and convenient option if you plan to get around the city all day.
Bus service
Dubai Public transport is the local bus service that connects all the major attractions, business centers and important parts of the city. These buses are clean and hygienic. They scroll the roads at a high pace and cover almost all the parts of the city for the convenience of the travelers in Dubai. These buses are enabled with a card swiping feature that enables self and pre-payment.
Taxis
Taxis are another useful mode of commuting in the city of Dubai. They are easy to spot, can be stopped possibly anywhere and are convenient mode of local travel. Taxis ply the roads in Dubai on weekdays and working hours, though weekends might be a little tough for those who wait for a taxi. These metered taxis are reasonably priced, if really not cheap. There is a taxi service with a toll free numbers marked all over the city. If you cannot spot a taxi, you can give them a call and a taxi will be at your disposal soon.

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