Getting around
Practical, honest advice for arriving in the UAE — airports, getting around, and what to expect on day one.
Getting around
How to get from Sharjah Airport to Dubai
Landing at Sharjah Airport (SHJ) and staying in Dubai? Travel times to Deira, Downtown and the Marina, rush hours, and taxi, bus and transfer options.
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Where to stay in Dubai: areas and transfer times
The main areas to stay in Dubai, what each is good for and how long the drive from Dubai Airport takes: Deira, Downtown, Jumeirah, the Marina, the Palm.
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip by car: a one-day plan
How to see Abu Dhabi in one day from Dubai: a simple timetable for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and how to get there.
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Dubai cruise terminals: Port Rashid and Dubai Harbour
Dubai has two cruise ports about 30 km apart. Which one your ship uses, how far each is from the airport, and how to plan boarding and arrival day.
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