With a population of close to 4 million, Dubai is the most populous city of the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, the question of how to get around Dubai is an essential one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although it is a city of cars, many other options are available to visitors. Equally important, these options are cheaper than renting a car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That being said, let’s look at all the options in the city that never sleeps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dubai Metro is one of the most beautiful metro in the world. Not only does it serve most of Dubai’s districts but it’s an architectural marvel. Each station feels like a luxury mall, where platforms and trains are air-conditioned. The cleanliness reminded me of Singapore Mass Rapid Transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two lines make-up the metro network: Red and Green<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentionned, the Red line crosses the city from its southermost point at UAE Exchange station, with a turn eastward across Deira all the way to the airport at Al Rashidiya station. The line is 52km long and features driverless trains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 20 stations Green line is u-shaped. The Southern part of the U starts at the Creek head (Creek station) all the way to the other end of the Creek, turns across Deira with an end in Al Qusais area (Etisalat station) North of the airport. You can connect to the Red line at BurJuman and Union stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fares go from 3.5AED to 7.5AED (C$1.20-C$2.58). The most expensive rate covers 3 zones or more. Hence you can hop in metro at one of the airport stations and head to the last station of the red line, a 45km ride for less than C$3!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can plan your journey using the RTA tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDubai Metro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n