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INTRODUCTION
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ROAD TRANSPORT
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| Road - Dubai |
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The
United Arab Emirates boasts an impressive
network of first-class roads that connect
major towns and villages, including a multi-lane
highway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Highways
and main roads in Dubai and the United Arab
Emirates are designated by an Emirate Route
Number. Driving in the UAE is on the right-hand
side. Speed limits are clearly displayed
on road signs and are usually 60-80kph (37-50mph)
around town and 100-120kph (62-74mph) elsewhere.
Seatbelts are compulsory and it is illegal
to use handheld mobile phones while driving.
Certain minor traffic offences incur on-the-spot
fines. Drinking and driving is illegal and
the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio
for driving is zero.
A valid International Driving Permit, a valid national licence and a passport are required to drive in Dubai. Visitors from many European, North American and Pan-Asian countries can obtain a temporary local driving licence if they do not have an international licence ? a valid national licence, passport and two passport-size photographs are required for applicants to obtain this. Drivers must be over 18 years old. Third party insurance is compulsory.
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| Speed Cameras |
| Operate all over Dubai and the other emirates, both in fixed locations (that look like Grey Post Boxes or tall grey traffic lights) and when set up by the police on small tripods or in cars like in Western Countries. The main highways between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Dubai and Al Ain now have many cameras, but is still doesn't stop the speed maniacs who don't seem to care about being fined or drive fast until they get near a camera and then brake suddenly till they pass it.
Cameras in Dubai get you as you approach them if speeding. In Abu Dhabi they get from behind as you pass them
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| Breakdown service |
| If driving your own car, always carry a comprehensive range of spares as parts can be expensive and hard to get if the car is of a type that isn't commonly sold in the Middle East. Tyres suffer badly on hot or stony roads and it is therefore advisable to carry at least one good spare.
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| Routes to the city |
| The main Emirate Route Numbers into Dubai are 77 from Jebel Ali, 88 from Sharjah, 44 from Wajajah, 66 from Al-Ain and 11 from Abu Dhabi. |
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Seat Belts |
| Seat belts are mandatory. The use of mobile phones while driving is forbidden; drivers must use hands-free devices. |
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| Route Finding |
For
a comprehensive map of Dubai and the country,
the Dubai Town Map and Street Guide is well
worth buying. Not only is Dubai shown in
detail, but on the back there is a detailed
map of the country too.
Dubai is made up of two towns - Deira to the east, Dubai to the west - and is separated by the Creek (Al Khor), an inlet of the Gulf. The Dubai side is sometimes referred to as Bur Dubai, meaning the Dubai side, not the entire city. Deira is the city centre.
The central area of Deira consists of Beniyas Road (running along the Creek), Beniyas Square (formerly known as Nasr Square), Al Maktoum Road, Al Maktoum Hospital Road and Naif Road.
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