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Air Travel

Dubai International Airport (or just Dubai Airport, DXB) is in the Garhood / Garhoud area of Dubai. A second international airport called Dubai World Central Airport is already operational and used by a few international airlines.

Dubai International Airport was voted Best in the Middle East and Africa for 2005 by Business Traveller Magazine Germany.

Dubai is a buzzing metropolis and also the owner of the most hi-tech and modern airport in the country and the whole Middle East. Up to 50 million tourists and businessmen come here every year

Metro

The Dubai Metro is the world’s largest driverless train system. The network has two lines – red and green – with the modern, air-conditioned system linking directly to Dubai International airport. Simply buy a Nol top-up card or ticket from the station to start your journey.

Things to note:

  • The metro is only connected to Terminals 1 and 3. Passengers arriving at Terminal 2 will need to take the 24-hour airport shuttle to reach one of the metro stations.
  • While the metro runs seven days a week, it only runs from 5am to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, 5am until 1am on Thursday, and 10am until 1am on Friday.

Taxi

Taxi services are government regulated, with airport transfers starting at AED25 ($6.80). There are clear signs pointing towards the official taxi pick-up area at each terminal, with cream-coloured RTA taxis ready to drop you at your destination.
If preferred, women travellers can use the taxis with the pink trim, as they have female drivers.

Uber/Careem

  • Hail a car at your convenience without booking in advance.
  • Pay your way with your card through the app without the hassle of finding cash in the local currency.
  • Most of the Uber and Careem cars in Dubai are plush Lexus cars (and some Uber cars are even Teslas).
  • You can select what type of vehicle to pick you up (for both Careem and Uber).
  • Drop the pin to your exact location and let the driver follow the GPS from there!
  • Uber allows you to create a ‘business profile’ to manage multiple trips as a business (e.g. sending cars to the airport to pick up clients or tracking transport expenses from one place).

Bus

you’re looking for a low-cost option to get around most of the city, hop on a bus.

  • Buses depart from all three terminals, so you don’t need to connect between them to catch your ride.
  • Buses run 24 hours a day at 30-minute intervals.

Car Rental

Prefer to drive yourself around? There are a number of car rental agencies in the arrivals hall, including Hertz, Europcar and Sixt.

Emirates Business class chauffeurs

Business class passengers on Emirates can make use of the airline’s complimentary chauffeur service.

  • A dedicated driver and luxury car will drive you from the airport to your destination
  • First class passengers can enjoy free in-car wi-fi.
  • The queues are shorter than waiting for a taxi.
  • Your driver or a representative will be waiting for you in the Arrivals hall with a sign displaying your name.
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Transportation

Local Transportation

It is hard to imagine that in 1970 Oman only had 3 Km of asphalted road. Today, the roads in Oman are compared to the best anywhere in the world. Motorways link Muscat with all major cities and towns in the Sultanate. There are also excellent roads leading to other cities of Oman. For visitors, an international drivers licence is valid in Oman.

Taxis

Three companies are available for hire: Otaxi and Marhaba Taxi. Omani law states that all taxi drivers are Omani. Taxis are mainly orange and white, they are not metered so it is advisable to negotiate the fare before the start of any journey. As of 21 December 2014, taxis from Muscat International Airport (which are blue & white) to downtown Muscat hotels are capped at OMR 8.00 (Euros 19), and a small additional fee for extra kms. There will be a drop off/pick up point by the Convention Centre’s main entrance with a separate taxi holding area in front of the car park.

Buses

The city public transport services – Mwasalat – connect to the most relevant areas of Muscat. Routes include Wadi Adei, Wadi Kabir, Mabelah, Muttrah and Al Almerat. These routes connect the main transport areas of Muscat, such as the Muscat International Airport, Port Sultan Qaboos or Buruj Sahawa; a great number of commercial and business areas; and the main residential areas of Muscat such as Al Khuwair, Gubrah, Al Azaiba, Mawalih or Seeb. Shuttle buses around the OCEC precinct can be arranged. A 48 seater bus costs OMR 160 (Euros 380) and a 16 seater bus costs OMR 80 (Euros 190) for 8 hours. Prices as of May 2015.

Rental Cars

Hire cars are freely available in Oman with all the major car rental companies represented throughout the nation. Rates starting from OMR 10.000 (Euros 23) per day.

Coaches

Oman National Transport Corporation (ONTC) and other coach companies and tour operators, can offer exclusive hire of their modern fleet of coaches, mini-buses and small vans for transfers during your congress. Alternatively, arrangements can be made through your preferred Destination Management Company.

Ferries

Getting around Oman is not limited to vehicular transport. National Ferries Company (NFC) connects Oman’s coastal towns with high-speed catamarans and diesel-powered passenger ferries that link the capital city of Muscat with Khasab on the Musandam Peninsula.

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