The Dubai travel websites will also provide you with ample information about getting to Dubai. The best way to go to Dubai is via the airlines. Roughly there are 80 airlines that regularly operate from and to Dubai International Airport. The regular flight operation is possible owing to the open skies policy of Dubai.
By Plane
Dubai International Airport
This vibrant city is also considered to be the home base for Emirates. Direct flights land in Dubai and are available from key cities such as Europe, America, Australia and Asia. The Dubai International Airport is ranked amongst the world’s top 10 airports. The airport has 2 terminals and offers hotel reservations, cash exchange, car rentals and other services. You can also find duty free shops in the departure and arrival halls of the Dubai International Airport. The Dubai International Airport also has a VIP departure service known as Al Majlis. The International airline of UAE is scheduled for operation to over 45 destinations across the world. Various electrical carts transport passengers in the Dubai International Airport.
Other ways of traveling to or visiting Dubai are road, highways, car-hire, taxis, and water taxis. Water taxis can be chosen for travelling between Dubai and Deira right across the creek. In this way, you can have some great sightseeing options of Dubai. For getting around in Dubai, you can choose car-hire mode of transport. These cream colored cabs with meters are operated by Dubai Transport Corporation. This vibrant city is very well connected to other areas by means of good roads.
Sharjah International Airport
You can also travel to Dubai via the Sharjah Airport from where it takes about 30 minutes to reach the hub of Dubai ie, areas such as Bur Dubai or Deira. Sharjah International Airport is currently one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport began functioning in January, 1977, as first category II airport in the Arabian Gulf having an annual capacity of two million passengers. From then on the sirport has witnessed very high growth and was adjudged the best international airport of the year in 2005. The Sharjah International Airport has varied types of lounges with fully equipped facilities such as TV, phone catering and Internet browsing. The only duty free oasis in the world is also the Sharjah International Airport.
Al Maktoum International Airport
Visiting Dubai via the Al Maktoum International Airport is also possible. This is the world’s largest and second airport developed for the sake of complementing the existing airport. It was formerly known as Jebel Ali International Airport and as Dubai World Central International Airport. The airport’s new name is given in honor of the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former ruler of the Emirate in 2007.
By Boat
Depending on the place from where you are traveling, you can also choose ferry boats as an option to visit Dubai. This is possible from places such as Iraq, India, Oman and Sharjah. You can definitely visit Dubai with loved ones as it has some great sightseeing attractions, such as Al Fahidi Fort, Al Boom Tourist Village, Al Mazmar Beach Park etc.
By Car
You can choose to hire a car if you plan to have a whole day or overnight Dubai trip. Dubai Car Hire services are easily available and are considered to be the cheapest and the best modes of transportation to travel in and around Dubai. Places that usually are congested are the Al-Maktoum and Al-Garhoud Bridges.
Wearing seatbelts are however compulsory while traveling by cars. You must also not use mobile phones while traveling on Dubai road. If you are planning to use Dubai car hire services, you must have a credit card. There are quite a few car companies that offer car hire services in Dubai.