Public transport in the UAE - in pictures

  • The lifeline of the city, Dubai Metro connects to Terminals 1 and 3 of the Dubai International Airport. Pawan Singh / The National
    The lifeline of the city, Dubai Metro connects to Terminals 1 and 3 of the Dubai International Airport. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The metro also travels to the former Expo 2020 site. Pawan Singh / The National
    The metro also travels to the former Expo 2020 site. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai tram connects 11 stops, including Dubai Marina, JBR, Al Sofouh and Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    Dubai tram connects 11 stops, including Dubai Marina, JBR, Al Sofouh and Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • The driverless monorail will take you from Palm Gateway at the Golden Mile Galleria shopping mall to Atlantis Aquaventure water park. AFP
    The driverless monorail will take you from Palm Gateway at the Golden Mile Galleria shopping mall to Atlantis Aquaventure water park. AFP
  • The Dubai Ferry crosses scenic vistas such as Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, the Dubai Canal and Dubai Creek. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
    The Dubai Ferry crosses scenic vistas such as Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, the Dubai Canal and Dubai Creek. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
  • Water taxis docked at Dubai Creek. Photo: RTA
    Water taxis docked at Dubai Creek. Photo: RTA
  • Passengers can travel between Ibn Battuta Bus Station and Abu Dhabi International Airport on the Abu Dhabi Express. Photo: Wam
    Passengers can travel between Ibn Battuta Bus Station and Abu Dhabi International Airport on the Abu Dhabi Express. Photo: Wam
  • Abu Dhabi tourists also get a free Visit Abu Dhabi shuttle bus upon checking into their hotels. The buses have free Wi-Fi. Pawan Singh / The National
    Abu Dhabi tourists also get a free Visit Abu Dhabi shuttle bus upon checking into their hotels. The buses have free Wi-Fi. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, where there's a route from the capital to Ibn Battuta or Al Ghubaiba bus stations in Dubai for Dh25. Victor Besa / The National
    Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, where there's a route from the capital to Ibn Battuta or Al Ghubaiba bus stations in Dubai for Dh25. Victor Besa / The National
  • The bus station is next to Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    The bus station is next to Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • In Abu Dhabi, ferries are available between Delma Island and Jabal Al Dhannah port; and Al Aliah Island and Saadiyat Island, for Dh20. Sarah Dea / The National
    In Abu Dhabi, ferries are available between Delma Island and Jabal Al Dhannah port; and Al Aliah Island and Saadiyat Island, for Dh20. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Both emirates offer Careem bike stations. Pawan Singh / The National
    Both emirates offer Careem bike stations. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Travelling by public transport means skipping the traffic jams and saving money. Pawan Singh / The National
    Travelling by public transport means skipping the traffic jams and saving money. Pawan Singh / The National