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Every photo on this site, with who took it or where it comes from, its licence, and a link to the original. Photos under Creative Commons licences are used as their licences allow. Manufacturer vehicle images are representative and will be replaced with Assure's own photos.

Photos credited: 774
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The towers of Dubai Marina at dusk, seen across the water
Norlando Pobre / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Traffic on Jumeirah Road with the Burj Al Arab ahead
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Madinat Jumeirah waterways with the Burj Al Arab behind the palms
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Turquoise water of Hatta Dam between the Hajar Mountains
Chuck202 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The mountain road winding up Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah
Lintophilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The Muttrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, with the harbour and mountains
Mostafameraji / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A guide leading a horse and rider across the dunes outside Dubai at dusk
SHARON VISHAKHAM / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Wind towers and old coral-stone houses in Al Fahidi, Old Dubai
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Light falling through the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi onto the water below
Francesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The beach and green headland at Dibba on the Fujairah east coast
Amalfm / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Two white Rolls-Royce Phantoms parked at a hotel entrance in Dubai
Alberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A concert crowd under stage lights at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Ninoksha Maria / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Travellers on a moving walkway under the palm trees inside DXB Terminal 3
Chris Olszewski / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
An Emirates Airbus A380 at a gate at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Red sand dunes in the desert outside Dubai
Gfilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A blue Rolls-Royce Ghost parked at the entrance of the Bulgari Resort Dubai on a clear day
Johnathan Mark / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
Sheikh Zayed Road, the E11, and its interchanges below the Burj Khalifa in low golden sun
David Rodrigo / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
Business Bay towers and the Burj Khalifa across the Dubai Water Canal at sunset
Leon Macapagal / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal

Car with driver

The towers of Dubai Marina at dusk, seen across the water
Norlando Pobre / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Jumeirah Mosque and its minaret beside the road in Jumeirah, Dubai
ZI Jony / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Wind towers in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, with an Emirates A380 passing overhead
Delta.jpg / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, seen from the marble courtyard
Guilhem Vellut / Flickr
CC BY 2.0 Original

Tours

The towers of Dubai Marina at dusk, seen across the water
Norlando Pobre / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa seen from a helicopter
Tim Reckmann from Hamm, Deutschland / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Sheikh Zayed Road business district with the Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Traffic on Jumeirah Road with the Burj Al Arab ahead
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Madinat Jumeirah waterways with the Burj Al Arab behind the palms
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Turquoise water of Hatta Dam between the Hajar Mountains
Chuck202 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The mountain road winding up Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah
Lintophilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A guide leading a horse and rider across the dunes outside Dubai at dusk
SHARON VISHAKHAM / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Wind towers and old coral-stone houses in Al Fahidi, Old Dubai
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Light falling through the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi onto the water below
Francesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The beach and green headland at Dibba on the Fujairah east coast
Amalfm / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Red sand dunes in the desert outside Dubai
Gfilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Three SUVs crossing the sand dunes on a desert safari outside Dubai, with tyre tracks in the foreground
Rob Young / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The mountain road to Jebel Jais curving between rock cliffs in Ras Al Khaimah
Montaserarqob / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Marble columns with gold capitals beside the reflecting pool at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Andrew Moore (andryn2006) / Flickr
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original

Private driver

Traffic on Jumeirah Road with the Burj Al Arab ahead
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Cars on the road outside The Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, with the Address Downtown hotel tower ahead
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
A black GMC Yukon full-size SUV parked at the kerb, seen from the front left
Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Wedding car hire

Madinat Jumeirah waterways with the Burj Al Arab behind the palms
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Two white Rolls-Royce Phantoms and a white BMW parked at a hotel entrance in Dubai
Alberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons (face and number plates blurred)
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Default header photos

Shown at the top of service pages that have no photo of their own.

Turquoise water of Hatta Dam between the Hajar Mountains
Chuck202 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The Muttrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, with the harbour and mountains
Mostafameraji / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A concert crowd under stage lights at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Ninoksha Maria / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Travellers on a moving walkway under the palm trees inside DXB Terminal 3
Chris Olszewski / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A blue Rolls-Royce Ghost parked at the entrance of the Bulgari Resort Dubai on a clear day
Johnathan Mark / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
Sheikh Zayed Road, the E11, and its interchanges below the Burj Khalifa in low golden sun
David Rodrigo / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal

Limousine service in Abu Dhabi

Light falling through the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi onto the water below
Francesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi seen from the air, with its domes, front gardens, beach and marina
Chris Down / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original
Etihad Arena on the Yas Bay waterfront, seen from the air
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Abu Dhabi

Light falling through the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi onto the water below
Francesco Bini / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The minarets and domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at the end of a palm-lined walkway in Abu Dhabi
Guilhem Vellut / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The Etihad Towers and downtown Abu Dhabi seen across a fountain pool in the gardens of Qasr Al Watan
Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Pools and white galleries under the latticed dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Limousine service

Two white Rolls-Royce Phantoms parked at a hotel entrance in Dubai
Alberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Downtown Dubai at night, with the Burj Khalifa rising above the lake and the low-rise Old Town buildings
Joi Ito / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The towers of Dubai Marina lit up at night and reflected in the water
Like My Travel / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park lit up at dusk, with the city skyline behind
Sachimo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Travel trade partners

An Emirates Airbus A380 at a gate at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Escalators down into the main hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Vincent van Zeijst / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class people carrier, the 2023 model
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Staff transport

Sheikh Zayed Road running through Dubai, seen from above
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Al Khail Road in Dubai on a clear morning, with Burj Khalifa on the skyline ahead
Nihad Nitz / Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tourer passenger van
Damian B Oh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A Toyota Coaster minibus in two-tone beige and black
Ypy31 / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original

Chauffeur service

A blue Rolls-Royce Ghost parked at the entrance of the Bulgari Resort Dubai on a clear day
Johnathan Mark / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
The Gate building in DIFC and the twin Emirates Towers at dawn, with the towers of Sheikh Zayed Road behind
Jackardsiffant / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road beside a Dubai Metro station, between the office towers near DIFC
ianpudsey / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
Office towers in Business Bay, with the Burj Khalifa on the right
wilhelmtittes / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Dubai to Abu Dhabi

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi lit at dusk and reflected in its pools
David Rodrigo / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
A palm-lined walkway leading to the white minarets and domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Guilhem Vellut / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
A multi-lane desert highway in Dubai with exit signs for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Dubai World Central
Rizwan Ullah Wazir / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Corporate chauffeur accounts

Business Bay towers and the Burj Khalifa across the Dubai Water Canal at sunset
Leon Macapagal / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road between the office towers by DIFC in Dubai
ianpudsey / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
An Emirates airliner at a gate of Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
A dark Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon of the current W223 generation
Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Contact Assure

The Downtown Dubai skyline across the water in low golden sun, seen from a waterfront jetty
Hongbin / Unsplash
Unsplash LicenseOriginal
Dubai International Airport and Dubai Creek seen from the International Space Station, with Al Garhoud between them
NASA / Wikimedia Commons
Public domainOriginal

Airport transfers

Cars at the kerb outside Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind
Vitorabdala / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The central hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, with signs to Gates A to F
Vincent van Zeijst / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Bus rental

A white Toyota Coaster minibus parked at the kerb in Jumeirah, Dubai, seen from behind
CT Cooper / Wikimedia Commons
Public domainOriginal
Night traffic light trails on a Dubai highway beside the Metro viaduct
JSPhotography2016 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

VIP and executive chauffeur

Black Mercedes-Benz S-Class long-wheelbase executive saloon
Mercedes-Benz
Manufacturer press image, editorial useOriginal

Corporate events and MICE transport

Crowded hall at a large Dubai trade exhibition with directional signs and a metro and taxi sign
JessS83 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Hotel transport

Atrium of a Dubai hotel with a stone fountain, water curtain and carved screens
Frank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Marble hotel lobby on Palm Jumeirah with Arabic screens and a large horse artwork
Nishat A. Khan / Flickr via Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Cross-border transfers

The paved path along the top of Hatta Dam under solar street lights, with the Hajar Mountains behind, in Hatta near the Oman border
JSPhotography2016 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The Al Wajajah border post sign in Oman, with three flags and rocky hills behind, seen from a passing car
Sri Namagiri Mahalakshmi Baskaran / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
Lit lane gantries at the Al Ghuwaifat border post on the UAE side of the Saudi crossing, photographed at night
Gainerz120 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Cruise terminal transfers

Two cruise ships berthed at Mina Rashid in Dubai, with the Queen Elizabeth 2 moored in the foreground, seen from the Burj Khalifa
Eduard Marmet / Flickr
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
The Al Reem Island towers across the water from Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, with a cargo ship at the quay
Eduard Marmet / Flickr
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original

Event chauffeur

Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai lit up at night, with concert-goers outside entrances A, B and C
Ninoksha Maria / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The Welcome to ADNEC sign outside the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Aravind Sivaraj / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
The grandstand at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai lit up at night
Sakena / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Intercity transfers

Twin road tunnels cut through a rocky mountain on the highway to Fujairah
Ronald kibirige / Wikimedia Commons, cropped
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Traffic queued on a road in Sharjah heading towards Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa on the skyline
Janjua shj / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Red sand dunes beside the Dubai to Al Ain Road
Arubajalil / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Minibus rental with driver

A black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tourer passenger van with tinted side windows, parked at the kerb
Damian B Oh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The turquoise reservoir at Hatta Dam, ringed by the bare rock of the Hajar Mountains
Clintonrebeiro / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Cars and Dubai taxis on Sheikh Zayed Road, with a 100 km/h speed limit sign by the central barrier
Fabio Achilli (travelourplanet.com) / Flickr
CC BY 2.0 Original

Monthly driver

Traffic on Umm Hurair Road near Oud Metha in Dubai, with the Arabic word for Dubai tiled along the underpass wall
Wajhuallah / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Kia Carnival people carrier seen from the front
Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Office towers lit up at night around Emaar Square in Downtown Dubai
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original

Special occasions

Dubai Marina towers lit up at night above the marina water
GenerousExistence / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white stretched Hummer H2 limousine seen from the side
Richardkiwi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Dubai tour packages

The sun setting over low dunes and desert shrubs in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
iMahesh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Towers of Dubai Marina in early evening light, with boats moored in the marina below
Gfilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Abu Dhabi tour packages

The domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in silhouette at sunset, seen across the water in Abu Dhabi
PotatoWitch / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The Abu Dhabi skyline seen from the palm-lined gardens of Qasr Al Watan
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
A road on Yas Island leading towards Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Xiaotong Gao / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Sunset over the water from Abu Dhabi Corniche beach, with a tall flagpole and the Marina Mall tower across the bay
Ramsey Mikati / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Dubai tour package from India

The Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, seen from the air above the low-rise neighbourhoods
Tim Reckmann / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER on the apron, seen from a Terminal 3 window at Dubai International
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Wooden abras moored on Dubai Creek at sunset, with UAE flags on their canopies
Phil6007 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Dubai family packages

Heart-shaped flower arches over a path at Dubai Miracle Garden
Saaremees / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Shoppers on two levels of the Dubai Mall, with palm trees in the atrium below
Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class van parked at the kerb
Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Dubai group tour packages

Floor cushions, lanterns and shisha pipes laid out at a desert camp outside Dubai at dusk
www.traveljunction.com / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
A white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus, the 19-seat type used for group days
Mercedes-Benz press image
Manufacturer press image, editorial useOriginal
A white Toyota Coaster minibus
Toyota press image
Manufacturer press image, editorial useOriginal

Tourism services

A wooden abra crossing Dubai Creek, with Burj Khalifa on the skyline behind
Guilhem Vellut / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The sun setting over low dunes and desert shrubs in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
iMahesh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Transportation services

Cars at the kerb outside Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind
Vitorabdala / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The Gate building in DIFC and the twin Emirates Towers at dawn, with the towers of Sheikh Zayed Road behind
Jackardsiffant / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Van and group transport

A black long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz V-Class V 300 d with chrome grille and sliding side door, parked in a car park
M 93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 DE Original
A white Hyundai Staria van with sliding side doors and tinted rear windows
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A golf course in Emirates Hills, Dubai, with the Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina skyline behind
giggel / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

About Assure

Dubai Creek and the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club seen from Al Garhoud Bridge
Stefano Vigorelli / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 and its apron, seen from an aircraft coming in to land
Andy Mabbett / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

FAQ

Sheikh Zayed Road at night in Dubai, under a sign for the E11 south to Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi
35mmMan / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Baggage reclaim belts in the arrivals hall of DXB Terminal 3
DearEdward / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Fleet

A black Rolls-Royce Cullinan with Dubai number plates on a desert road at sunset
Yuliia dubai / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans at the Burj Al Arab entrance in Dubai, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Business sedans

A silver Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked on a wet street, seen from the front
Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz E 400 e, the plug-in hybrid E-Class, parked in a garage
Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Coaches and buses

A silver Mercedes-Benz Travego touring coach with tinted windows, seen from the front
Ominae / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) in Dubai under an overhead sign pointing to Al Sharjah and DXB
Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original
Night traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under an overhead sign for Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi
35mmMan / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

First class sedans

A matte black Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC sedan, seen from the front
Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white BMW 7 Series sedan of the current generation, seen from the front
Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Luxury SUVs

A silver Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV parked outside a building, seen from the front right
Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A dark grey GMC Yukon Denali SUV parked in a car park, seen from the front left
Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Minibuses

A black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tourer passenger van with tinted windows, on a city road at dusk
Damian B Oh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A champagne-coloured Toyota Coaster minibus parked at the roadside, seen side-on
Jason Lawrence / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Stretch limousines

A black Hummer H2 stretch limousine parked at the kerb, with a long row of tinted side windows along the lengthened cabin
Renardo la vulpo / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
A white Hummer H2 stretch limousine driving past a traffic light on a city street at night
Michell Zappa / Flickr
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
A white Chrysler 300 stretch limousine crossing a city road, its lengthened body sitting at sedan height
Damian B Oh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Ultra-luxury and exotic cars

A Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan in side view, parked on a street
ermell / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid sedan, seen from the front
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A yellow Lamborghini Urus Performante SUV, seen from the front
Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Vans

A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class van with tinted rear windows, parked outside a showroom
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white Hyundai Staria van with a full-width light bar across the front, seen from the front right
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Guides

An abra water taxi crossing Dubai Creek
CT Cooper / Wikimedia Commons
Public domainOriginal

Privacy policy

The Business Bay skyline and the Burj Khalifa reflected in the water at night
Robert Bock / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original

Customer reviews

Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Marina towers at night, seen from Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Yourusernamewillbepublic2 / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original

Booking terms

Overhead road sign in Dubai for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi, marking a Salik toll gate 6 km ahead
Steven Lek / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) transfers

The main hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, under its curved roof arches
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Moving walkways along a glass-walled pier in Terminal A at Zayed International Airport
Vincent van Zeijst / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Al Ain Airport (AAN) transfers

The terminal building at Al Ain airport (AAN), seen from the apron under its old Al Ain International Airport sign
Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
The mountain road climbing Jebel Hafeet outside Al Ain
Mathew D'sa / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Dubai Airport (DXB) transfers

Emirates aircraft parked along the Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International Airport
VtTN / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Dubai taxis outside the arrivals entrance of Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport
Ravi Dwivedi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Al Maktoum International (DWC) transfers

The arrivals entrance of the Al Maktoum International passenger terminal at Dubai World Central, with the airport name on the canopy
Marlin Le / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
The check-in hall inside the Al Maktoum International passenger terminal, with flight information screens and check-in desks
Mojecestovanie.sk / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Fujairah Airport (FJR) transfers

The front of the Fujairah International Airport terminal lit up at night, with the airport's name in blue letters
Fiauser / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A road cutting through the rocky Hajar Mountains on the drive from Dibba towards Dubai
SurvivorNgugz / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Private jet terminal transfers

A Gulfstream G550 business jet parked on the apron at Al Maktoum International (DWC)
Aeroprints.com / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Business jets parked side by side on the apron at Dubai International (DXB)
Aeroprints.com / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A Gulfstream G450 on the apron at Al Maktoum International, with a ground power unit by the nose wheel
Aeroprints.com / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT) transfers

The arched front of the terminal at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, with luggage trolleys lined up outside
Hamza Izourane / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
An Air Arabia Airbus A320 parked on the apron at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Hamza Izourane / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Sharjah Airport (SHJ) transfers

The domed passenger terminal and control tower at Sharjah International Airport, seen from the car park
Fadi Fayad Al Taoba / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
An Air Arabia Airbus A320 parked at an air bridge at Sharjah International Airport at night, with baggage carts beside it
Bahnfrend / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

UAE to Bahrain by road

The King Fahd Causeway crossing the sea between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, with cars on its raised bridge section
Greens n cornbread / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The approach road to the Al Ghuwaifat border post on the UAE side at night, with the lane gantries ahead
Gainerz120 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Lorries queuing at the Saudi and Bahrain border zone on the King Fahd Causeway, beside the causeway tower, photographed in 2007
Navin Shetty Brahmavar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Dubai to Dammam and Al Khobar

Dammam Corniche in Saudi Arabia, with palm-lined promenade and lawns between the Gulf water and the coast road
Radosław Botev / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 PL Original
The Al Khobar Water Tower standing on its own spit of land in the Gulf, seen from the water
Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The King Fahd Causeway running across the sea between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, with a control tower in the foreground
Mohamed Ghuloom / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

Dubai to Doha

The West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, seen across the water of Doha Bay
P. Hughes / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original
NASA satellite photo of the southern end of the Gulf of Salwa, where the Saudi Arabian mainland meets the base of the Qatar peninsula
NASA / Wikimedia Commons
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Dubai to Khasab (Musandam)

A gravel road winding down bare limestone mountains to the turquoise water of Khor Najd, a fjord near Khasab in Musandam
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The coast road into Musandam after the UAE and Oman border, curving along the shore beneath sheer limestone cliffs on the way to Khasab
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Dubai to Manama

The King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain seen from above, with a radar tower and a moored dhow in the foreground
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Overhead signs on Passport Island, on the King Fahd Causeway, directing cars into the Kingdom of Bahrain lanes
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The Manama skyline from the highway, with the Bahrain World Trade Center on the left and the Four Seasons hotel at Bahrain Bay on the right
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Dubai to Muscat

Muttrah Fort on its rocky hill above the corniche and harbour in Muscat, with dhows moored in the bay
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HATTA letters on a hillside above Hatta town
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The Omani border post building at Al Wajajah, with a sign at the entrance saying photography is prohibited
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Dubai to Riyadh

The Riyadh skyline at sunset, with Kingdom Centre in front, the towers of the King Abdullah Financial District behind and traffic on King Fahd Road
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The Departures 3 entrance at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with signs in Arabic and English above glass doors
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Dubai to Sohar

Sohar Gate, a pink stone arch with Omani flags on its towers, spanning a palm-lined road in Sohar
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A road through Hatta, the Dubai town in the Hajar Mountains where cars leave the UAE for the Al Wajajah border
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Container cranes at Sohar Port, photographed in 2006 during construction
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Dubai to Oman

A two-lane road near Al Barida in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, running across the plain toward the Hajar Mountains on the way to Jebel Akhdar
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The Royal Oman Police building at the Al Wajajah border post, facing the UAE, with a sign saying photography is prohibited, photographed in 2009
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UAE to Qatar by road

A traditional dhow moored off the Doha Corniche, with the West Bay towers across the water
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Lit lane gantries at the Al Ghuwaifat border post on the UAE side, photographed at night
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UAE to Saudi Arabia

Floodlit lanes and blue overhead signs at the Al Ghuwaifat border post, the UAE side of the crossing into Saudi Arabia, at night
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Trucks on the Dammam to Riyadh highway as it crosses open desert in Saudi Arabia
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Ajman

The round watchtower and a wind tower of the old fort in Ajman, with a coffee-pot mural in the foreground
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Mangroves and a curved boardwalk over the water at Al Zorah, Ajman, seen from a cafe terrace
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An old wooden-wheeled cannon in the courtyard of Ajman Museum
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Al Ain

The floodlit mud-brick walls and corner tower of Qasr Al Muwaiji in Al Ain at dusk, with date palms to the right
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Date palms with fruit bunches wrapped in nets inside Al Ain Oasis
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The round limestone wall of the Hili Grand Tomb, with its low doorway and carved relief
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Fujairah

Small fishing boats moored in the harbour at Dibba on the Fujairah coast, with the Hajar Mountains rising behind under broken cloud
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Mud-walled houses and palm-thatched roofs of the Heritage Village in Fujairah, with mountains on the horizon
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A dry wadi bed below the Wadi Wurayah Dam embankment, with Hajar Mountain ridges behind
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Ras Al Khaimah

Palm-lined seafront promenade and parkland beside the Gulf on Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
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The mud-brick tower of Dhayah Fort on its hilltop, with the Hajar mountains behind
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Restored and ruined courtyard houses in the old pearling village of Al Jazirah Al Hamra
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Sharjah

Sharjah's high-rise towers reflected in the still water of the lagoon on a clear morning
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The Central Souq in Sharjah lit up at night, with its wind towers and arched facades
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Restored coral-stone buildings and a paved square in the Heart of Sharjah heritage district
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Umm Al Quwain

Whitewashed Umm Al Quwain Fort with cannons on display, a round corner tower and date palms under a clear sky
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Grey mangroves around a shallow tidal pool in the Umm Al Quwain mangrove park
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix chauffeur

The track and the North Grandstand at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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A road on Yas Island leading towards Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, photographed in 2010
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ADIPEC chauffeur

The leaning Capital Gate tower at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, seen from the road with a pedestrian bridge in front
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The Welcome to ADNEC sign of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company on a paved forecourt
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Arabian Travel Market chauffeur

The original World Trade Centre tower in Dubai lit up at dusk, with cars on the road in front
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The forecourt beside the Ibis hotel at Dubai World Trade Centre, looking towards the Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road
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Big 5 Global chauffeur

Convention Gate at Dubai World Trade Centre, between the Novotel and Convention Tower, with the Sheikh Zayed Road towers behind
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A Red Line train entering World Trade Centre Metro station, with the Museum of the Future and Sheikh Zayed Road towers behind
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Coca-Cola Arena chauffeur

The front of Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk at night, with entrances C, B and A under the lit canopy
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Coca-Cola Arena lit red at night in City Walk, with Burj Khalifa rising behind it
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DP World Tour Championship chauffeur

Traffic on Al Khail Road in Dubai, with direction signs for Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi and Burj Khalifa on the skyline ahead
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Jumeirah Golf Estates shown on the next-station display inside a Dubai Metro Red Line train
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Dubai Airshow chauffeur

The UAE display team Al Fursan trailing red, green, white and blue smoke over a parked HC-130J at the 2023 Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport
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The passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai South, with its long entrance canopy
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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships chauffeur

Centre court and empty blue seating at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Al Garhoud, seen from the south stand
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Aerial view of the road interchange by Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai, photographed in May 2008
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Dubai World Cup chauffeur

The Meydan Grandstand at night, its curved roof and glass-fronted levels lit up beside the racecourse in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
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Runners on the dirt track at Meydan Racecourse on Dubai World Cup day in 2018, seen from the Grandstand
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GITEX Global chauffeur

The water feature at Expo City Dubai seen from above, ringed by palm-lined walkways
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Inside Expo 2020 Metro station on the Red Line, the stop for the GITEX Expo days
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The road into the Dubai World Trade Centre complex, with Burj Khalifa and the Sheikh Zayed Road towers behind
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Gulfood chauffeur

The Dubai World Trade Centre tower and One Za'abeel beside Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai
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A Dubai Metro Red Line train beside World Trade Centre station on Sheikh Zayed Road
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New Year's Eve in Dubai chauffeur

Fireworks bursting down the length of Burj Khalifa at midnight on New Year's Eve in Downtown Dubai
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Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station and its footbridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, seen from above
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The roundabout near Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station, with Burj Khalifa and the Downtown towers behind
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WHX Dubai chauffeur

The lattice dome of Al Wasl Plaza at Expo City Dubai, seen from a tree-lined walkway
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The concourse of Expo 2020 Metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, with lines of light set into the floor
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The approach road at Dubai World Trade Centre, with the Sheikh Zayed Road towers and Burj Khalifa in the distance
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Abu Dhabi tours

The domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in silhouette at sunset, across the water in Abu Dhabi
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Steps, water and white gallery blocks under the latticed dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
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A red Ferrari on display inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island
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Orange sand dunes in the Razeen desert outside Abu Dhabi
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The road climbing Jebel Hafeet past bare rock, on the way to the summit above Al Ain
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Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai

A palm-lined walkway leading to the minarets and domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
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The Qasr Al Watan palace grounds in Abu Dhabi at sunset, seen from above
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The beach on Abu Dhabi Corniche, with the city skyline across the water
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The old watchtower of Qasr Al Hosn in front of the towers of central Abu Dhabi
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Water and white gallery buildings under the latticed dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
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Abu Dhabi desert safari

Two 4x4s crossing pale sand dunes at sunset near Sweihan, in the desert of Abu Dhabi emirate
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Rolling orange dunes beside a desert road in the Razeen desert, Abu Dhabi emirate
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Tyre tracks running across the sand towards the setting sun in the Abu Dhabi desert
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Camels in blankets walking beside the camel race track in the Liwa desert, with tall red dunes behind
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The road through Liwa, with date palms on one side and high sand dunes ahead
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Al Ain city tour

The round mud-brick tower of Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain
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A falaj channel running between date palms in Al Ain Oasis
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Date palms and green ground cover beside a path in Al Ain Oasis
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The round tower and crenellated walls of the Sultan bin Zayed Fort, beside Al Ain Museum
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The mountain road winding up Jebel Hafeet, with Al Ain spread across the plain below
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Attraction tickets with a private car

Ain Dubai, the observation wheel on Bluewaters Island, seen across the water on a clear day
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The Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park seen from above, with Bur Dubai, Dubai Creek and Deira behind
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The Dubai Safari sign on the paved walkway inside the park's main entrance
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The entrance gate of Legoland Dubai at Dubai Parks and Resorts
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The indoor snow slope and play area at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates, seen through the viewing glass
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Desert safari Dubai

The sun setting over low dunes and desert shrubs in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Safari 4x4s driving in convoy along a sandy track through the Al Marmoum desert south of Dubai
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A black SUV throwing up sand as it drives down a dune in the Dubai desert
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Palm trees, palm-frond huts and clay pots along a sandy path at a desert camp in the dunes of Dubai
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A lit torch on a post at dusk, looking out over the dunes of the Al Marmoum desert in Dubai
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Desert safari from Sharjah and Ajman

Ghaf trees growing on a sand dune in the Sharjah desert
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A lone tree among pale orange dunes in the Al Badayer desert in Sharjah, seen from above
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White 4x4s crossing the dunes of the desert safari area at Al Awir in inland Dubai
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Fossil Rock rising above the desert near Mleiha in the interior of Sharjah
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Camels walking past desert trees and a fence at a camel farm in the Sharjah desert
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Dubai Creek dhow dinner cruise

A two-deck wooden cruise dhow on Dubai Creek, passing wind-tower buildings on the Bur Dubai bank
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RTA abras moored at the Bur Dubai waterfront, below wind towers and heritage buildings
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The front of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House in Al Shindagha, with its name sign above a carved wooden door
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Abras moored on Dubai Creek, looking across the water to the minarets and low buildings of Bur Dubai
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Wooden trading dhows moored side by side along the Dubai Creek wharf
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Dubai Canal dhow cruise

Boats on the Dubai Water Canal at sunset, with the Business Bay towers on both banks
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The arched Tolerance Bridge over the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, silhouetted at dusk
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Lit waterfalls pouring from the Sheikh Zayed Road bridge into the Dubai Water Canal at dusk
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The Dubai Water Canal and its waterside walkway at night, with a lit arch footbridge in the distance
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A boat jetty on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, with the twin JW Marriott Marquis towers behind
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Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise

A wooden dinner dhow lit with lights at a pontoon in Dubai Marina at night, with the marina towers behind
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A lit dinner dhow cruising the Dubai Marina canal at night, past the residential towers
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The Dubai Marina canal at dusk, with the Cayan Tower and other high-rises reflected in the water
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Dubai Marina Yacht Club and its berths, seen from a boat on the marina
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Dubai Marina at night from a high floor, with the lit promenade curving along the water
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Dubai city tour

A wooden abra crossing Dubai Creek, with Burj Khalifa on the skyline behind
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A restored wind tower above a courtyard cafe in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai
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Open sacks of spices, dried flowers and herbs along a lane of the Spice Souk in Deira
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Jumeirah Mosque, with its domes and minaret, seen from the road outside
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Burj Al Arab seen from the canals of Souk Madinat Jumeirah
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Towers of Dubai Marina in early evening light, with boats moored in the marina below
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Dune buggy

Two dune buggies driving over orange sand below a rocky ridge in the Sharjah desert
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A buggy driver in a helmet and goggles following another buggy across red dunes in the Dubai desert
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A dune buggy with a UAE flag on its mast, parked in front of red dunes in Sharjah
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A riding base with shaded seating beside open red dunes in the Dubai desert
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Rolling red sand dunes dotted with shrubs in the desert outside Dubai
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Fujairah east coast day trip

Fujairah Fort, a restored mud-brick fort with round towers and a square keep, under a clear blue sky
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The domed mud and stone Al Bidya Mosque, with a watchtower on the rocky hill behind it
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Snoopy Island, a rocky islet off Al Aqah beach, with a small boat moored in the calm water in front
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Rocky headlands dropping into clear green water of the Gulf of Oman at Khor Fakkan
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Global Village tickets and transport

The domed main gate of Global Village in Dubai at dusk, with its lamps lit
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A walkway at Global Village lined with replicas of Big Ben and the Burj Khalifa
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A giant dragon sculpture with fountains in the Global Village lake at sunset
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Lit-up pavilions for Kuwait, Yemen and Bahrain reflected in the Global Village lake at night
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Hatta day trip

Hatta Dam reservoir surrounded by the bare peaks of the Hajar Mountains in late afternoon light
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The bow of a green kayak on the water of Hatta Dam, with other kayaks and the Hajar Mountains ahead
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Rebuilt mud-brick houses with palm-frond roofs among date palms at the Hatta heritage site
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The crenellated walls and gateway of Hatta Fort at the Hatta heritage site
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A round stone and mud watchtower on a hilltop in Hatta, with mountains behind
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Helicopter tour Dubai

Palm Jumeirah from the air, with Atlantis on the outer crescent and the Dubai Marina towers behind
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Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa seen from a helicopter, with low-rise neighbourhoods in front
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Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah coastline from the air, with The World islands offshore
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A twin-engine helicopter flying low over a palm-lined residential area of Dubai
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The World islands offshore from Dubai, seen from the air over low-rise neighbourhoods on the coast
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Hot air balloon ride

Hot air balloons being inflated on the desert floor outside Dubai before sunrise, one glowing from its burner
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Burners heating the envelopes of hot air balloons at a desert take-off site near Dubai at dawn
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Sunrise over flat desert, seen from a hot air balloon basket above Dubai
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Aerial view of a highway running between Dubai's outer suburbs and the open desert in the morning haze
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Four Arabian oryx walking past red dunes and ghaf trees in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Dubai Miracle Garden tickets and transport

The full-size Emirates A380 covered in flowers at Dubai Miracle Garden
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A path under rows of coloured umbrellas lined with hanging flowers at Dubai Miracle Garden
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A giant face and hands sculpture covered in plants, over petunia beds at Dubai Miracle Garden
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The entrance to Dubai Butterfly Garden, with a flower butterfly in front of its domes
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Butterflies feeding on fruit inside Dubai Butterfly Garden
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Morning desert safari

Three safari SUVs on rippled dunes under a clear sky in the Al Marmoum desert south of Dubai
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Two camels and their handlers in silhouette on a sand ridge at sunrise at a desert camp in Dubai
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Quad bikes riding the open sand beside a shaded quad bike rental area in the desert of Dubai
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A white 4x4 driving over a dune crest in the Dubai desert in soft, hazy light
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Musandam tours: Dibba and Khasab

A dhow on the water in the Musandam fjords, between bare limestone mountains
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Telegraph Island in Khor Ash Sham, with the stone steps and ruins of the old telegraph station, seen from a dhow
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A swimmer in clear green water at a stop in Khor Ash Sham, with fish below and the Musandam mountains behind
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A wooden dhow flying the Omani flag on a day cruise off Khasab
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Dhows and small fishing boats moored in the harbour at Dibba, with the Hajar Mountains behind
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Overnight desert safari

Floor cushions, shisha pipes and hanging lanterns laid out at a desert camp outside Dubai at dusk
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The sun setting over low sand dunes and clumps of desert grass in the Dubai desert
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A traditional stone well with a brass coffee pot hanging above it at a Dubai desert camp at night
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The sun rising through haze over the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, seen from the air
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Two camels, their handler and two children in silhouette on a dune ridge at sunrise, at a desert camp near Jebel Ali in Dubai
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Private desert safari

A white Toyota Land Cruiser on the sand at sunset in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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A white Toyota Land Cruiser parked on soft, tyre-marked sand in the Dubai desert at dusk
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A lone white 4x4 crossing wide, rippled dunes in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Safari 4x4s parked along a dune ridge under the evening sky in the Dubai desert
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Private tours

The mountain road winding up Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah at sunrise
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The Hajar Mountains around Hatta, seen from Hatta Heritage Village
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The minarets and domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in silhouette at sunset, across the water in Abu Dhabi
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Al Bidya Mosque, a small stone and mud-brick mosque on the Fujairah coast, with a watchtower on the hill behind
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A dhow sailing between the cliffs of a fjord on the Musandam Peninsula, Oman
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Quad bike

A rider in a helmet on a red quad bike crossing red sand dunes in the Dubai desert, with two more quads behind
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Quad bikes spread across a tall red dune at dusk in the Dubai desert, with a rider in a blue helmet in front
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Riders waiting under the shade canopy at a quad bike base in the Dubai desert, with a quad parked on the sand
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White Toyota Land Cruisers on a dune drive across red sand in the Dubai desert
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Desert safari in Ras Al Khaimah

Sunset over rippled red dunes in the Al Wadi desert of Ras Al Khaimah
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Arabian oryx grazing under desert trees in the Al Wadi desert, Ras Al Khaimah
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Camels grazing on a shrub-dotted dune slope in the Al Wadi desert, Ras Al Khaimah
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Trees silhouetted against the sunset above rippled dunes in the Al Wadi desert, Ras Al Khaimah
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Jebel Jais and Ras Al Khaimah day trip

The Hajar Mountains on Jebel Jais at sunset, with Jais Road winding along the slope below
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Jais Road curving up the rocky mountainside of Jebel Jais at sunrise on a winter morning
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Jais Road passing through a cutting in layered rock on the way up Jebel Jais
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Ridges of the Hajar Mountains fading into haze, seen from high on Jebel Jais
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Palm-lined promenade and beach on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, beside the sea
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Sharjah city tour

The Central Souq in Sharjah lit up at dusk, with tower blocks behind it
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The coral-stone walls and tower of Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), with old cannons in the square in front
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The striped sandstone facade and arched windows of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
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Al Noor Mosque seen from above, with Al Noor Island and the Sharjah skyline across Khalid Lagoon
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Al Noor Island from the air, with the Butterfly House among the trees and the footbridge over the lagoon
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Shore excursions

Sunset over the cranes and ships at Port Rashid, Dubai, with white lifeboats on the quay
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A traditional abra boat crossing Dubai Creek with old Deira buildings on the bank
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Wind towers in the Al Fahidi historical district of old Dubai with an aircraft overhead
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Jumeirah Mosque and its minaret beside a Dubai road
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The Burj Al Arab on the Jumeirah coast with the Dubai skyline beyond
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VIP desert safari

Low tables, floor cushions and lights set out on the sand at a desert camp outside Dubai at dusk
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Three white Land Cruisers on the crest of a red dune during a desert drive near Dubai
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A desert camp at Al Awir, Dubai, lit up at night, with guests seated around the central stage
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Yacht charter in Dubai

A white motor yacht at anchor off Palm Jumeirah, with Atlantis The Palm on the skyline
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The Ain Dubai wheel on Bluewaters Island in front of the JBR towers, seen from the sea
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The Dubai Marina skyline, with the twisting Cayan Tower, seen from a boat on the water
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Motor yachts moored at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club below the Marina towers
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A motor yacht under way in the Gulf off Dubai, with Dubai Marina towers behind
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Yas Island theme parks from Dubai

Water slides at Yas Waterworld, with the red-roofed Ferrari World building and the Yas Marina Circuit grandstands behind
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A Formula 1 car on a curved display ramp inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, with the Formula Rossa sign behind
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Flamingos by an indoor lagoon at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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Water slides and a rock tower under a clear sky at Yas Waterworld
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Yas Island seen from a plane, with the red roof of Ferrari World near its centre
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7-seater chauffeur cars in Dubai

A dark grey GMC Yukon Denali, a three-row SUV, parked outside a dealership
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A silver Cadillac Escalade ESV on a highway, seen from above, showing its long rear section
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a sliding side door, parked on a street
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A white Kia Carnival people mover parked in a car park
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Abra ride in Dubai

A wooden abra crossing Dubai Creek, with Burj Khalifa on the skyline behind
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Wooden abras with UAE flags moored at the Bur Dubai abra station on Dubai Creek
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RTA abras moored at the Bur Dubai waterfront, below wind towers and heritage buildings
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Abras moored on Dubai Creek, looking across the water to the minarets and low buildings of Bur Dubai
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Abu Dhabi airport to Dubai

The tree-lined motorway from Abu Dhabi towards Dubai, with a 120 km/h speed limit sign
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Ibn Battuta metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, with the Red Line viaduct running north
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Open desert beside the motorway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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Shops and seating under the arched roof of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport
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AUH to Yas, Saadiyat and downtown Abu Dhabi

A waterway on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, with paddleboarders and the shoreline beyond
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The Yas Marina Circuit track and grandstand tents on Yas Island
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi name wall at the entrance on Saadiyat Island
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The Abu Dhabi Corniche beach with the downtown skyline across the bay
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Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal

The waterfront at Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, with the Saadiyat Bridge behind the quayside sheds and ferries
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The Abu Dhabi skyline at sunset, seen from the Corniche promenade
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi name wall at the entrance on Saadiyat Island
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The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix visitor guide

Fireworks above Yas Marina and the hotel that straddles the track at the 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Formula 1 cars bunched together through a corner at the start of the 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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A night-time concert crowd under the lighting rig at Etihad Park on Yas Island
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Covered grandstands beside a tight corner at Yas Marina Circuit, seen on a non-race day
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai desert safari

The sun setting over low dunes and desert shrubs in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Safari 4x4s driving in convoy along a sandy track through the Al Marmoum desert south of Dubai
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Two 4x4s crossing pale sand dunes at sunset near Sweihan, in the desert of Abu Dhabi emirate
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The road through Liwa, with date palms on one side and high sand dunes ahead
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Abu Dhabi wedding transport from Dubai

Fountains and pink stone domes in the grounds of Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
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The Abu Dhabi seafront with the Etihad Towers and Emirates Palace on the right
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The pale sand and turquoise water of a Saadiyat Island beach in Abu Dhabi
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ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi: parking, drop-off and getting there

The long white concourse inside ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with a cafe on the left
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The leaning Capital Gate tower at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, seen from the water
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A silver Abu Dhabi taxi with the 600 53 53 53 booking number on its rear bumper
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A multi-lane desert highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with overhead direction signs
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Flight delays and airport pickup waiting time

Baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International Terminal 3, with carousels and rows of white columns
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Arrivals exit at Dubai International, with signs to the metro and taxis
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Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
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Travelator through the baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International, between screens reading Welcome to Dubai
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Al Ain Airport (AAN) guide

Wide view of Jebel Hafeet, the mountain beside Al Ain, rising above the desert
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Aerial view of Jebel Hafeet beside the city of Al Ain
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Dates ripening on a palm in a garden of the Al Ain Oasis
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Al Bateen Executive Airport

A Gulfstream G550 business jet parked on an airport apron, typical of the aircraft that use Abu Dhabi's executive airport
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The Abu Dhabi skyline at sunset, seen from the Corniche promenade
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Business jets parked side by side on an apron, as at a private jet terminal
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi name wall at the entrance on Saadiyat Island
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Al Maktoum International (DWC) airport guide

The arrivals entrance and curved canopy of the passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai World Central
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Satellite image of Al Maktoum International Airport, with its runway and apron in the desert south-west of Dubai
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Scale model of the Dubai World Central masterplan, showing the airport's runways and the surrounding districts
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Bentley vs Rolls-Royce with a chauffeur

A black Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid parked beside a charging point
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A dark grey Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV parked outside a modern building
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A pale blue Rolls-Royce Ghost seen from above, driving on a road
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Best areas in Dubai for families

Families and swimmers on the white sand of the beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, with Atlantis on Palm Jumeirah across the water
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Palm Jumeirah from the air, with Atlantis on the outer crescent and the Dubai Marina towers behind
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The Burj Al Arab on the Jumeirah coast with the Dubai skyline beyond
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Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa seen from a helicopter, with low-rise neighbourhoods in front
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Best car for a family airport transfer in Dubai

Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International
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A red child booster seat fitted on the rear seat of a car
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Choosing a chauffeur car for long drives in the UAE

The mountain road up Jebel Hafeet near Al Ain, with crash barriers and rocky hills
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A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) saloon driving in the rain
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A black BMW 7 Series (G70) saloon seen from the front three-quarter
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The road across Hatta Dam with the Hajar mountains behind
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Best places to propose in Dubai

Madinat Jumeirah waterways with the Burj Al Arab behind the palms
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Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa seen from a helicopter
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The towers of Dubai Marina at dusk, seen across the water
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Red sand dunes in the desert outside Dubai
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Best time for a desert safari

The sun setting over low dunes and desert shrubs in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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The sun setting over low sand dunes and clumps of desert grass in the Dubai desert
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Two camels and their handlers in silhouette on a sand ridge at sunrise at a desert camp in Dubai
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A lit torch on a post at dusk, looking out over the dunes of the Al Marmoum desert in Dubai
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Best time to get married in Dubai

Boats on the Dubai Water Canal at sunset, with the Business Bay towers on both banks
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The sun setting over Kite Beach in Dubai, with a lifeguard tower on the sand
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Dubai Marina towers lit up at night, when summer evenings are more comfortable
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Rain on a car windscreen at night on a Dubai road, with tail lights ahead
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Best time to visit Dubai

Kitesurfers' kites over the sea at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, with the Burj Al Arab on the horizon
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The green water of Hatta Dam between the bare peaks of the Hajar Mountains, with pedal boats moored on the right
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Shoppers on two levels of the Dubai Mall, with palm trees in the atrium below
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Flower-covered figures, cottages and a floral clock at Dubai Miracle Garden under a clear sky
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How to book a chauffeur in Dubai on WhatsApp

The gated entrance and welcome centre on the approach road to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai
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Towers in Jumeirah Lake Towers seen across a landscaped park
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An Emirates Airbus A380 at gate C32 at Dubai International as a flydubai jet comes in to land
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The sun setting over Kite Beach in Dubai, with a lifeguard tower on the sand
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Bringing medication into the UAE

Blister packs of tablets and a glass jar of capsules on a white background
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A customs officer watching an X-ray baggage scanner screen at Dubai airport
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The Terminal 2 entrance at Dubai International Airport with taxis at the kerb
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Burj Khalifa At the Top: levels compared

Burj Khalifa rising beside the Dubai Fountain lake in Downtown Dubai at sunset
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DIFC and the Sheikh Zayed Road towers seen from the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa
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Two cruise ships berthed at Mina Rashid, seen from the Burj Khalifa across the rooftops of Dubai
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The Souk entrance inside Dubai Mall, with bronze camel statues on the marble floor
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Bus hire cost by seat size

A city bus at a bus stop on a palm-lined street in Abu Dhabi
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with passenger windows along its side
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under overhead signs for Sharjah, DXB airport and Al Meydan Street
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Business etiquette in Dubai

Burj Khalifa rising above Business Bay towers at dusk, Dubai
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Traffic on the wide lanes of Sheikh Zayed Road with office towers on both sides
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Dubai skyline seen from Business Bay, the central business district
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Business trip to Dubai: ground transport

A wide road in Business Bay, Dubai, with residential and office towers and the Burj Khalifa ahead
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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, a multi-lane highway with the Metro viaduct alongside
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A quiet road beside the Dubai World Trade Centre area with towers of Sheikh Zayed Road in the distance
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A road in the Jebel Ali area south-west of Dubai, with the power station and pylons beside the highway
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Cadillac Escalade vs GMC Yukon as a chauffeur SUV

A black Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV seen from the rear and side in a car park
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A white GMC Yukon Denali three-row SUV parked at the roadside, seen from the front left
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Car lift from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Cream and red RTA taxis lined up at the Dubai International Airport taxi rank
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Red and white intercity coaches parked under shade canopies at the Bur Dubai bus station
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Taxis lined up at night outside the Abu Dhabi Main Bus Terminal
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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai with light traffic, the Dubai Metro viaduct running beside the lanes
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Cross-emirate chauffeur rules

Overhead signs on a road in Abu Dhabi pointing ahead to Al Raha Beach, Shahama and Dubai
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Tall lamp posts lining the Dubai to Abu Dhabi freeway, with traffic silhouetted against a pale sky
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The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
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Road sign on the E18 in Ras Al Khaimah giving Sha'am 2 km, Al Jeer 4 km and the Al Dara border crossing with Oman 5 km
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Chauffeur and limousine terms explained

Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International in 2009
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Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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A Salik toll gate gantry with its cameras over the approach to Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class van parked at the kerb
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Chauffeur car amenities in Dubai

The rear seats of a Mercedes-Benz S 500 (W222) with headrest cushions, centre armrest, rear air vents and seat-back screens
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Which car for Hatta or Jebel Jais

The paved Jebel Jais road winding through the rock walls of Wadi Shiha in Ras Al Khaimah
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The paved road across Hatta Dam with solar street lamps and the Hajar mountains
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A green kayak on Hatta Dam with the Hajar mountains behind
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Which chauffeur car should you book in Dubai?

A black Cadillac Escalade ESV, the long-wheelbase Escalade, with tinted rear windows
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A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked at a kerb
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A black Hyundai Staria people mover with a sliding side door
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with tinted passenger windows
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A black Rolls-Royce Phantom, the current eighth generation, parked outside a dealership
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Chauffeur car seats and luggage capacity

The open, empty boot of a Lexus ES 300h sedan with the boot lid raised
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A white GMC Yukon XL Denali, the long-wheelbase version of the Yukon
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A black long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz V-Class with sliding side doors
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A white Toyota Hiace Commuter van on a showroom floor
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How much does a chauffeur cost in Dubai?

A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon parked at the kerb
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A dark grey Rolls-Royce Cullinan parked outside a glass-fronted building
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A Salik toll gate gantry with its cameras over the approach to Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai
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Fireworks running down the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai at night
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Chauffeur etiquette in Dubai

The rear seats of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) with seat belts, a centre armrest and rear screens
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A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars with Dubai plates outside the Burj Al Arab, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
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Chauffeur, taxi, Uber or Careem in Dubai

Red-roof Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting side by side at the covered taxi rank at Dubai International Airport
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Red-roof and green-roof taxis stopped at a pedestrian crossing in Bur Dubai
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A line of red-roof Dubai Taxi cars waiting at the rank outside DXB Terminal 2
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road near Exit 47, under overhead signs for DXB, Sharjah and Zabeel
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Child car seats in the UAE

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Dubai Taxi cars queuing at the rank outside Terminal 2 at Dubai International
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A black long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz V-Class with sliding side doors
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Christmas in Dubai

A decorated Christmas tree inside Dubai Festival City Mall
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A canal at Madinat Jumeirah lined with palms, with the Burj Al Arab behind
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Dubai Festival City Mall seen across the creek-side marina
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The entrance of Holy Trinity Church in Bur Dubai
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Church, temple and gurudwara weddings in Dubai

The entrance to Holy Trinity Church in Dubai
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The street wall of St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai
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Worshippers queuing at the entrance of the Hindu temple in the Jebel Ali worship area, Dubai
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Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Dubai lit up at night
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City check-in in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The arched roof and shopping hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
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The Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International Airport, where Emirates flights depart
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An Emirates Airbus A380 on approach in evening light
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Civil marriage in Abu Dhabi as a visitor

A tree-lined walkway leading to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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The stadium at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, next to the court building
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The entrance wall of the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
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Company car versus chauffeur service

Rear view of a black GMC Yukon Denali SUV parked on a street
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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai at night, with lit towers and traffic streaming along the Metro viaduct
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A blue and silver Dubai Metro train, number 5070, entering Business Bay station on the raised line
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Conference delegate transport plan

The convention centre concourse at Dubai World Trade Centre, with its chequered marble floor
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The Dubai World Trade Centre tower beside Sheikh Zayed Road
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with passenger windows along its side
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The Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai lit pink at night
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Corporate chauffeur pricing models

A wide road in Business Bay, Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa rising between office and residential towers
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The Salik gantry marked Al Garhoud Bridge Toll Gate over the road approaching the bridge, photographed in 2007
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Traffic on the lanes of Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, seen from an overpass with towers on both sides
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Corporate ground transport in Dubai and the UAE

Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under overhead signs for Sharjah, DXB airport and Al Meydan Street
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A public city bus at a bus stop on a palm-lined street in Abu Dhabi
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The Dubai World Trade Centre complex beside Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Downtown Dubai skyline behind
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Corporate transport RFQ checklist

The Gate building at DIFC and the Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, at dawn
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Customer service hall at a Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) centre in Dubai
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Cross-border chauffeur trip costs

The Al Ghuwaifat border gates at night, the UAE post on the road to Saudi Arabia
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Overhead blue sign on the E11 Sheikh Zayed Road at exit 47, pointing north to Sharjah and the airport, with the Dubai skyline ahead
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Cars on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai heading towards the towers of the Marasi area
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Darb tolls in Abu Dhabi

A toll gate gantry reading Al Maqta Bridge Toll Gate over an Abu Dhabi road, with the bridge arches beyond
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A Salik toll tag stuck to a car windscreen behind the rear-view mirror
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A blue overhead road sign for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi with a Salik toll gate warning 6.0 km ahead
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Day trips from Dubai

Hatta Dam's green reservoir between the bare peaks of the Hajar Mountains in Hatta, Dubai
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The domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in silhouette at sunset, seen across the water in Abu Dhabi
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A shaded path between earth-coloured walls under date palms in Al Ain Oasis
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The paved Jebel Jais road curving between rock walls in the Ras Al Khaimah mountains
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A wooden dhow flying the Omani flag on the water off Khasab in Musandam
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Delegation transport in the UAE

A Gulfstream G550 business jet parked on the apron at Al Maktoum International (DWC)
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Business jets parked side by side on the apron at Dubai International (DXB)
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A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars with Dubai plates outside the Burj Al Arab, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
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An Emirates Boeing 777 on the apron, seen through the window of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
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Desert wedding transport in Dubai

Rolling red sand dunes in the desert outside Dubai under a clear sky
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A white Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 driving over sand at sunset in the Dubai desert
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Sunset over the Dubai desert with scrub bushes and dunes in the evening light
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A herd of Arabian oryx standing on sand in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Destination wedding in Dubai: guest travel plan

Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj Al Arab lit up at night over the marina in Dubai
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A moving walkway running between date palms in the Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International Airport
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A dry wadi bed with palm groves and the Hajar mountains behind at Hatta, Dubai
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Sand dunes with tyre tracks in the Dubai desert under a clear sky
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Dhow cruise: Marina, Creek or Canal

A two-deck wooden cruise dhow on Dubai Creek, passing wind-tower buildings on the Bur Dubai bank
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The towers of Dubai Marina at dusk, seen across the water from Palm Jumeirah
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Boats on the Dubai Water Canal at sunset, with the Business Bay towers on both banks
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The Dubai Water Canal and its waterside walkway at night, with a lit arch footbridge in the distance
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Dibba or Khasab

A dhow on the water in the Musandam fjords, between bare limestone mountains
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Dhows and small fishing boats moored in the harbour at Dibba, with the Hajar Mountains behind
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Telegraph Island in Khor Ash Sham, with the stone steps and ruins of the old telegraph station, seen from a dhow
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A swimmer in clear green water at a stop in Khor Ash Sham, with fish below and the Musandam mountains behind
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Downtown Dubai vs Dubai Marina

The Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, seen from the air above the low-rise neighbourhoods
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Dubai Marina at night from a high floor, with the lit promenade curving along the water
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Towers of Dubai Marina in early evening light, with boats moored in the marina below
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A traditional wind tower above the houses of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai
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Downtown Dubai wedding venues: arrival and traffic guide

Aerial view of Downtown Dubai with the Burj Khalifa rising above Sheikh Zayed Road and the city
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Looking down from the Burj Khalifa at The Address Downtown, the Old Town buildings and the lake in Downtown Dubai
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The Burj Khalifa and the Dubai skyline in silhouette at sunset across the water
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Driving distances from Dubai

The E11 Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, a wide multi-lane highway between high-rise towers
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Multi-lane E11 highway out of Dubai on a hazy day, with a lorry and cars heading towards the Abu Dhabi side
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The Omani border post building at Al Wajajah, with a no-photography sign beside the entrance path
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Driving in Dubai as a tourist

Towers and a Dubai Metro station beside Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, with traffic in the foreground
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Traffic on the E11 Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under overhead signs for Sharjah and Dubai airport
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A Salik toll tag stuck to a car windscreen behind the rear-view mirror
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A blue overhead road sign for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi with a Salik toll gate warning 6.0 km ahead
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Dubai Airport arrival process

Travelator through the baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International, between screens reading Welcome to Dubai
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Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International in 2009
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Arrivals exit at Dubai International, with signs to the metro and taxis
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How early to get to Dubai Airport

Taxis at the Terminal 1 kerb at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind, at Dubai International
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An Emirates Airbus A380 at a gate at Dubai International, seen through the patterned glass of the terminal
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Gate seating and signs to the B, A, D and F Gates in Concourse B of Terminal 3 at Dubai International
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Dubai airport lost and found

The main concourse of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, with the golden palm tree sculpture and duty free shops
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The baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International Airport, with carousels and trolleys between rows of white columns
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A queue of cream and red RTA Dubai taxis outside Dubai International Airport Terminal 2
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Luggage storage at Dubai Airport and in the city

Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International in 2009
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Shoppers on two levels of the Dubai Mall, with palm trees in the atrium below
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A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class people carrier
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Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
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Dubai Airport meet and greet explained

Travelator through the baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International, between screens reading Welcome to Dubai
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Arrivals exit at Dubai International, with signs to the metro and taxis
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Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
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Collecting someone from DXB

Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
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Taxis at the Terminal 1 kerb at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind, at Dubai International
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Dubai Taxi cars in front of the arrivals entrance under the T2 sign at Dubai International Terminal 2
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Dubai airport taxi fares

Dubai Taxi cars and black saloons waiting under the canopy at the taxi rank outside Dubai International Airport
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A cream Dubai Taxi Toyota Camry with a red roof and a yellow taxi sign
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A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class people carrier
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Dubai Airshow visitor guide

The Al Fursan display team trailing red, green, white and black smoke over aircraft tails at the Dubai Airshow 2023
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A Boeing 777X in a flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2023
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A Gulfstream G700 business jet on static display at the Dubai Airshow 2023
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The passenger terminal entrance at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
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Dubai attractions far from the Metro

Heart-shaped arches covered in pink and white petunias at Dubai Miracle Garden
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A blue-and-gold macaw perched on a wooden rail in an aviary at Dubai Safari Park
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A red steel roller coaster loop under the dark domed ceiling at IMG Worlds of Adventure
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Dubai cruise shore excursions

The cruise ship MSC Splendida berthed at Mina Rashid in Dubai
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Two cruise ships berthed at the Mina Rashid cruise terminal, seen from the Burj Khalifa across the rooftops of Dubai
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The bow of the cruise ship MSC Euribia moored at the quay in Port Rashid, Dubai
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Floating pontoons at Dubai Harbour with the JBR skyline and the Ain Dubai wheel across the water
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Dubai Marina towers and moored yachts seen from the Dubai Harbour waterfront
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Getting to the Dubai Desert Classic

A golfer and his caddie waiting on the fairway during the Dubai Desert Classic, with desert scrub behind
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A Dubai Metro station with a golden roof beside a lake, with palms and a lawn in the foreground
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A white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van with side windows, seen from the front right
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Where Dubai desert safaris go

Three safari SUVs on rippled dunes under a clear sky in the Al Marmoum desert south of Dubai
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The sun rising through haze over the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, seen from the air
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A lone white 4x4 crossing wide, rippled dunes in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Rolling red sand dunes dotted with shrubs in the desert outside Dubai
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Dubai dress code for tourists

The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
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Jumeirah Mosque, with its domes and minaret, seen from the road outside
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Sun loungers and thatched parasols on a Jumeirah beach in Dubai, with the Burj Al Arab at the left of the frame
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Open sacks of spices, dried flowers and herbs along a lane of the Spice Souk in Deira
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Dubai road closures for events

Towers along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai rising behind the flyovers of a road interchange
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Dubai Run participants walking and stretching on a closed Sheikh Zayed Road, with Burj Khalifa in the distance
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A Dubai Metro viaduct running between the towers along Sheikh Zayed Road
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The UAE flag on a tall flagpole above evening traffic on a Jumeirah road in Dubai at sunset
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Fireworks cascading down Burj Khalifa at night in Downtown Dubai
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Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal

Dubai Marina's towers and the Ain Dubai wheel across the water from Dubai Harbour
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) in Dubai near Exit 47, under signs for Sharjah and the airport
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The towers of Dubai Marina seen from the waterfront at Dubai Harbour
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Dubai in summer

Dubai Marina canal with yachts and towers under a clear summer sky
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A shopping mall corridor in Dubai, an air-conditioned option for the hottest hours
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Boats on Dubai Creek with mosque minarets and old Dubai buildings behind
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Dubai Marina towers lit up at night, when summer evenings are more comfortable
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Getting to Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Inside Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City during a Test match, with blue seating and the white tensile roof
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Pakistan batters and Australian fielders on the pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium during a one-day international
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Platform screen doors and exit sign at Dubai Internet City Metro station, the Red Line stop used for the F34 bus to the stadium
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Dubai itinerary

The Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, seen from the air above the low-rise neighbourhoods
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A traditional wind tower above the houses of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai
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The towers of Dubai Marina across the water at dusk
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The domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in silhouette at sunset, seen across the water in Abu Dhabi
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The green water of Hatta Dam between the bare peaks of the Hajar Mountains, with pedal boats moored on the right
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Dubai laws for tourists

The towers of Dubai Marina across the water at dusk
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Sun loungers and thatched parasols on a Jumeirah beach in Dubai, with the Burj Al Arab at the left of the frame
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A traditional wind tower above the houses of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai
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Wooden abras moored on Dubai Creek at sunset, with UAE flags on their canopies
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Dubai layover guide

Wooden abras moored on Dubai Creek at sunset, with UAE flags on their canopies
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Shoppers on two levels of the Dubai Mall, with palm trees in the atrium below
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A traditional wind tower above the houses of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai
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The towers of Dubai Marina across the water at dusk
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Where your chauffeur can pick you up at Dubai Mall

The curved atrium of the Fashion Avenue wing inside Dubai Mall, with a cafe and shopfronts on the polished floor
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Water jets and a red Dubai Mall marker tower beside a raised road outside the mall
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Dubai Mall's outdoor promenade at dusk, with palms, planters and Downtown towers behind
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The Dubai Fountain lit up at night, seen from above beside the mall
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Dubai Metro for visitors

A Dubai Metro train approaching a station on the Red Line
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The long platform at Ibn Battuta Metro station with screen doors and a Red Line map above them
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Passengers waiting behind the platform screen doors as a Dubai Metro train arrives
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Dubai Miracle Garden guide

The full-size Emirates A380 covered in flowers at Dubai Miracle Garden
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A path under rows of coloured umbrellas lined with hanging flowers at Dubai Miracle Garden
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A giant face and hands sculpture covered in plants, over petunia beds at Dubai Miracle Garden
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The entrance to Dubai Butterfly Garden, with a flower butterfly in front of its domes
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Dubai Opera parking and drop-off

The UAE Philharmonic Orchestra playing on the stage at Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai
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The roundabout near Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station, with Burj Khalifa and the Downtown towers behind
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Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station and its footbridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, seen from above
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Water jets and a red Dubai Mall marker tower beside a raised road outside the mall
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Dubai parking guide

A Dubai pay-and-display parking machine beside a parking lot with cars
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The road outside the Dubai World Trade Centre area with the Dubai skyline behind
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A shaded car park in Dubai with covered bays and cars in rows
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Dubai Metro station beside Sheikh Zayed Road at the World Trade Centre, an alternative to parking
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Dubai rush hour

Cars on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai with the Metro viaduct and towers beside the carriageway
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Eight lanes of Sheikh Zayed Road seen from a bridge, with Dubai towers on both sides
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Overhead road signs on Sheikh Zayed Road pointing to Financial Centre Street and Al Safa Street
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Sheikh Zayed Road at Exit 47 with a sign pointing north to Sharjah and DXB airport
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Getting to the Emirates Dubai 7s

Crowds in a sponsor fan zone beside the pitches at the 2012 Dubai Rugby Sevens
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A women's rugby sevens match at the 2012 Dubai Rugby Sevens, with fans on the grass bank behind
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Traffic on the E66 Dubai to Al Ain Road, seen from an overpass
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A black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tourer passenger van with tinted windows
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Dubai Shopping Festival by car

A marble-floored corridor of luxury shop fronts inside The Dubai Mall
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The Mall of the Emirates name in English and Arabic on a curved balcony inside the mall
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Silver diver sculptures set into the Waterfall wall at The Dubai Mall
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Dubai taxi fares

A cream Dubai Taxi with a red roof and a yellow TAXI roof sign, parked at the kerb
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Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting under the canopy at a Dubai International Airport taxi rank
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A blue road sign for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi warning of a Salik toll gate 6 km ahead
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A silver Abu Dhabi taxi with a yellow roof sign, parked at the roadside
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Dubai Tennis Championships visitor guide

Centre court and empty blue seating at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Al Garhoud, seen from the south stand
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Aerial view of the road interchange by Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai, photographed in May 2008
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A Dubai Metro viaduct running between the towers along Sheikh Zayed Road
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Airport for your flight

Passengers walking through the main hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, under its curved white roof
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A wide, quiet stretch of the motorway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with desert along the roadside
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Shops under the arched roof of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport
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The curved air traffic control tower at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus

Red and white intercity coaches parked under shade canopies at the Bur Dubai bus station
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The shaded bus bays of Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai
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Taxis lined up at night outside the Abu Dhabi Main Bus Terminal
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi taxi fare

A cream Dubai Taxi with a red roof and a yellow TAXI roof sign, parked at the kerb
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Tall lamp posts lining the Dubai to Abu Dhabi freeway, with traffic silhouetted against a pale sky
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A toll gate gantry reading Al Maqta Bridge Toll Gate over an Abu Dhabi road, with the bridge arches beyond
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A silver Abu Dhabi taxi with a yellow roof sign, parked at the roadside
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Dubai to Ajman and Umm Al Quwain

Waves reaching the sand on the Ajman beach at sunset
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A wide multi-lane road in Umm Al Quwain with shops and a footbridge sign beside it
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The long sandy beach at Umm Al Quwain under a cloudy sky
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Dubai to Al Ain

Rocky ridges of Jebel Hafeet above Al Ain, with the city hazy in the distance
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Date palms and irrigation channels inside Al Ain Oasis
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A stone-lined falaj irrigation channel between palm trunks in Al Ain Oasis
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Dubai to Fujairah

A road crossing the Hajar mountains towards Fujairah
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Fujairah city towers on the shoreline with the Hajar mountains behind
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Fujairah Fort, a sand-coloured fort on a hill under a clear blue sky
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Dubai to Khor Fakkan

Date palm groves below the Hajar mountains near Khor Fakkan
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The port and town of Khor Fakkan seen from the mountains above
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Palm plantation and coast near Khor Fakkan with a rocky island offshore
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Dubai to Muscat bus

Two Dubai RTA double-decker buses parked at Al Jubail bus station in Sharjah
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The road from Dubai to Hatta running through open desert west of Hatta, with low hills ahead
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The crenellated walls and round tower of the fort in Shinas, on Oman's Batinah coast, with a minaret behind
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Dubai to Muscat by road

Minaret and golden dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque behind flower beds in Muscat
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Muttrah Corniche and harbour in Muscat at sunset, with a hilltop fort above the bay
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Muttrah Corniche waterfront in Muscat at night, with a domed pavilion over the sea wall
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Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah

The Ras Al Khaimah seafront with palm-lined promenade and the Gulf beyond
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Rooftops and minarets of Ras Al Khaimah with the Hajar mountains behind
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Aerial rendering of the Al Marjan Island group off the Ras Al Khaimah coast
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The mountain road towards Jebel Jais curving between Hajar rock walls at sunset
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Dubai to Salalah by road

Green khareef-season hillside with trees under cloud near Salalah in Dhofar
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View over Nizwa from the fort wall, with a minaret and mountains in the haze
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A winding road leaving Nizwa towards the Hajar Mountains in Oman
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Dubai to Sharjah

Slow traffic on a road in Sharjah, with the Burj Khalifa visible on the Dubai skyline
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Red and white intercity coaches parked under shade canopies at the Bur Dubai bus station
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Sunset over the Sharjah skyline with gulls on the water at Al Majaz Waterfront
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Restored coral-stone buildings and a paved square in the Heart of Sharjah heritage district
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Dubai to Sharjah Airport

The road into Sharjah International Airport, with the terminal's white domes and the control tower ahead
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Slow traffic on a road in Sharjah, with the Burj Khalifa visible on the Dubai skyline
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Cars parked in front of the domed passenger terminal at Sharjah International Airport
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An Air Arabia Airbus A321neo at its stand at Sharjah International Airport at night
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Dubai transit visa

Gate seating and signs to the B, A, D and F Gates in Concourse B of Terminal 3 at Dubai International
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An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER on the apron, seen from a Terminal 3 window at Dubai International
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Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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Platform of the Airport Terminal 1 station on the Dubai Metro Red Line
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Dubai travel guide

The Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, seen from the air above the low-rise neighbourhoods
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Wooden abras moored on Dubai Creek at sunset, with UAE flags on their canopies
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A traditional wind tower above the houses of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Bur Dubai
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The towers of Dubai Marina across the water at dusk
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Dubai trip plan from India

The Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International with a golden palm sculpture and duty free shops
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A line of Dubai taxis outside Dubai International Airport Terminal 2
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The towers of Dubai Marina at sunset seen across the water
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Sand dunes in the Dubai desert with an off-road vehicle on the ridge
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Dubai and UAE events calendar

Dubai Opera lit up at night on Opera Plaza in Downtown Dubai
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An exhibitor's stand in a hall at Dubai World Trade Centre during Big 5 Global 2023
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The track and grandstands at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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The Global Village entrance in Dubai at dusk
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Dubai or Abu Dhabi for a holiday

The Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, seen from the air above the low-rise neighbourhoods
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The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
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Water and white gallery buildings under the latticed dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
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Towers of Dubai Marina in early evening light, with boats moored in the marina below
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Dubai vs Sharjah vs Abu Dhabi airport

An Emirates Airbus A380 at a gate at Dubai International Airport, with the glazed terminal concourse and control tower behind
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The domed passenger terminal of Sharjah International Airport, seen from the car park
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An Air Arabia Airbus A320 at a gate at Sharjah International Airport at night, with baggage being unloaded
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The main hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, with its curved white roof ribs
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Dubai Watch Week: venue and getting there

Aerial view from the Burj Khalifa of the Dubai Fountain lake, Dubai Mall and the green lawn of Burj Park
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Panorama of the Burj Khalifa rising above the Dubai Fountain lake, with Dubai Mall on the right
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A black Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousine on a white background, seen from the front right
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Dubai water taxi, ferry and abra

Wooden abra boats with UAE flags moored on Dubai Creek
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An RTA Dubai Ferry catamaran passing under a bridge
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An abra crossing Dubai Creek with the Deira waterfront behind it
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Burj Khalifa and the Downtown Dubai skyline seen from the water
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Dubai weather by month

Rain on a car windscreen at night on a Dubai road, with tail lights ahead
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Standing floodwater on open ground in Dubai after heavy rain
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Dense morning fog covering the ground with Dubai Marina towers rising above it
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Hazy morning light over the waterfront towers of Dubai Creek Harbour
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Dubai with kids

Families and a pushchair walking through the shark tunnel at Dubai Aquarium
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Families on the sand at JBR beach with the Ain Dubai wheel and floating water park behind
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A blue Dubai Metro train approaching along the raised track
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Dubai World Trade Centre parking and drop-off

The convention centre concourse at Dubai World Trade Centre, with its chequered marble floor
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A DWTC concourse with signs to Sheikh Saeed Hall 3 and Al Multaqa Ballroom
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A Red Line train entering World Trade Centre Metro station
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The Dubai World Trade Centre tower beside Sheikh Zayed Road, photographed in 2007
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Duty of care for ground transport in the UAE

Office towers of Business Bay along the Dubai Water Canal at sunset
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Overhead road sign in Dubai for Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, marking a Salik toll gate 6 km ahead
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A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked at the kerb
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The Dubai World Trade Centre complex beside Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Downtown Dubai skyline behind
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DXB Terminal 1 arrivals

Taxis at the Terminal 1 kerb at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind, at Dubai International
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A United Airlines Boeing 777 docked at a Terminal 1 gate at Dubai International in 2012
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Platform of the Airport Terminal 1 station on the Dubai Metro Red Line
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DXB Terminal 2 arrivals

Dubai Taxi cars in front of the arrivals entrance under the T2 sign at Dubai International Terminal 2
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A line of flydubai Boeing 737s on the Terminal 2 ramp at Dubai International at sunrise
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A queue of Dubai Taxi cars along the kerb outside Terminal 2 at Dubai International
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DXB Terminal 3 arrivals

Gate seating and signs to the B, A, D and F Gates in Concourse B of Terminal 3 at Dubai International
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An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER on the apron, seen from a Terminal 3 window at Dubai International
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Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International in 2009
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DXB terminals by airline

Aircraft gates and an Emirates A380 on the apron at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
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The palm-lined moving walkway in the Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX at a gate at Dubai International Airport at dusk
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A line of Dubai taxis outside Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport
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DXB to Downtown Dubai

A Dubai Metro viaduct running between the towers along Sheikh Zayed Road
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Platform of the Airport Terminal 1 station on the Dubai Metro Red Line
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A cream Dubai Taxi Toyota Camry with a red roof and a yellow taxi sign
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Fireworks running down the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai at night
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DXB to Dubai Marina and JBR

The Dubai Marina towers rising above the marina waterfront at dusk
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JBR beach with the Palm Jumeirah and hotels on the horizon, seen from Jumeirah Beach Residence
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Towers and the Dubai Metro viaduct along Sheikh Zayed Road, the main route from the airport to the Marina
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DXB to the northern emirates

The Sharjah waterfront and city skyline across the water
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Palm-lined waterfront promenade and sea on Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
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A road winding between the Hajar Mountains on the way to Fujairah
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Khor Fakkan from above, with its container port, beach and the mountains behind
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DXB to Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis

The Palm Jumeirah crescent and trunk seen from a tower beside Dubai Marina
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The Palm Jumeirah beach and trunk seen from Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa
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The Palm Jumeirah Monorail running through the Atlantis resort grounds toward its terminal station
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Easiest Schengen visa from Dubai

Gate seating under the arched glass roof of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
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Shops and gate signs under the curved roof of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
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The central building of Plaza de España in Seville, with the Spanish flag on its roof
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Eid in Dubai for visitors

The Dubai Fountain lit up at night in Downtown Dubai while visitors watch from the waterfront
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Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai, with two tall minarets and a carved dome under a clear sky
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A quiet luxury shopping corridor inside The Dubai Mall
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) under an overhead sign for DXB and Sharjah, with the Metro viaduct alongside
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Electric and hybrid chauffeur cars in Dubai

Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under an overhead sign for Exit 47, Al Sharjah and Dubai International Airport
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A Lexus ES 300h hybrid saloon seen from behind, with the ES 300h badge on the boot lid
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A white Tesla Model S, a fully electric saloon, parked in a car park
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Emirates and Etihad chauffeur service

An Emirates Airbus A380 parked at a B gate at Dubai International Airport, seen from another Emirates aircraft
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A black BMW 7 Series saloon of the current G70 generation
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An Etihad Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner in the air over Abu Dhabi airport
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The arrivals area of Concourse B at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
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Arab and Emirati wedding transport in Dubai

A row of traditional brass dallah coffee pots
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An Arabic coffee dallah, a cup of coffee and dates on a table
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Men in white kandura performing a traditional Emirati group dance with canes
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The Burj Al Arab hotel seen from the beach in Dubai
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Etihad Arena on Yas Island: parking, drop-off and getting there

Aerial view of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island, with the gold roof of Etihad Arena in the foreground
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A silver Toyota taxi with an Abu Dhabi taxi number plate and a yellow roof sign
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The E11 in Dubai at night, under an overhead sign for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi
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A white Yas Island shuttle minibus parked at a stop marked with a Y sign
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Etihad Rail from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Map of the UAE rail network as planned in 2022, with the Stage 2 line running from Ghuwaifat through Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Fujairah
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Display inside a Dubai Metro Red Line train showing Jumeirah Golf Estates as the station
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Sunset over the water from Abu Dhabi Corniche beach, with a tall flagpole and the Marina Mall tower across the bay
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Event day chauffeur checklist

Sheikh Zayed Road outside Dubai World Trade Centre, with the Trade Centre tower and Etisalat Tower 2 behind
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A packed evening concert crowd at an open-air arena in Abu Dhabi
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Concourse 1 inside Dubai World Trade Centre, with signs to the halls
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Exhibitor team transport plan

Sheikh Zayed Road curving past the Dubai World Trade Centre hotel entrance, with the Downtown skyline beyond
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Exhibition stands for Visit Portugal and Hungary during Arabian Travel Market at Dubai World Trade Centre
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Concourse 1 inside Dubai World Trade Centre, with signs to Sheikh Saeed Hall 3
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Luxury car with chauffeur or self-drive in Dubai

A dark grey Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV parked outside a modern building
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A black Rolls-Royce Phantom saloon seen from the front, parked outside a showroom
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A black Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid parked beside a charging point
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Expo Centre Sharjah: getting there from Dubai

The Sharjah International Book Fair entrance hall at Expo Centre Sharjah, with fountains on the lawn and UAE flags
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A publisher's stall at the Sharjah International Book Fair, with shelves and tables stacked with Arabic books
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A white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van with side windows, seen from the front right
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Expo City Dubai and Dubai Exhibition Centre parking

The steel trellis of the Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai, seen from below
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The Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai lit pink at night
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A Red Line train display showing the next station as Expo 2020
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The passenger terminal entrance at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
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Flights cancelled: travelling by road

The covered departures forecourt of the passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport at dawn
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Lit inspection lanes under blue gantry signs at the Al Ghuwaifat border post at night
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Cars approaching the lanes signed Kingdom of Bahrain at the Saudi side of the King Fahd Causeway border
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Free zone visits: getting there and back

Warehouses, silos and a vehicle storage yard beside a road in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai
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A multi-lane road beside open sand in the Jebel Ali area, with the stacks of a power station and pylons behind
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Aerial view of Jebel Ali Port, with container cranes and stacks of containers beside the free zone
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Scale model of the Dubai World Central masterplan in Dubai South, showing the airport runways and the surrounding districts
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Fujairah Airport (FJR) guide

The departures entrance of Fujairah International Airport's terminal building, lit at night
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Aerial view of Fujairah International Airport, its runway beside the city with the Hajar Mountains on the left
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Rocky Hajar Mountain slopes and scrub near Dibba Al Fujairah on the east coast
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Palm groves and the sea at Khor Fakkan on the UAE east coast
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G-Class or Range Rover with a chauffeur in Dubai

A white Mercedes-Benz G-Class (G 63 AMG) with chrome wheels, seen from the front three-quarter
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A Land Rover Range Rover (L460) seen from the front
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The rear of a black Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG showing the side-hinged tailgate and spare wheel cover
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Visas for a GCC road trip

The Doha West Bay skyline across the water on a clear day
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The Riyadh skyline at dusk, seen over a landscaped highway
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Manama's skyline with the Bahrain World Trade Center, seen from a roadside lawn
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A stretch of the King Fahd Causeway on concrete piers over the Gulf, the road link to Bahrain
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Getting around Abu Dhabi

A silver National Taxi saloon with a yellow roof light parked in a taxi bay in Abu Dhabi
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A white and teal city bus beside a bus stop on a palm-lined Abu Dhabi road
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A toll gate gantry reading Al Maqta Bridge Toll Gate over an Abu Dhabi road, with the bridge arches beyond
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Getting around Sharjah

The Al Qasba canal in Sharjah with a painted footbridge and towers on either side
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Sunset over the Sharjah skyline with gulls on the water at Al Majaz Waterfront
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A white Emirates Cab taxi with a yellow roof sign on a Sharjah street
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The domed passenger terminal of Sharjah International Airport with its control tower and car park
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Getting to Dubai events compared

A blue Dubai Metro Red Line train arriving at a raised station with the Museum of the Future behind
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The long Concourse 1 corridor at Dubai World Trade Centre with signs to Sheikh Saeed Hall 3
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A queue of cream and red Dubai taxis waiting outside Dubai International Airport Terminal 2
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The drop-off road and hotel entrance beside Dubai World Trade Centre, with the Downtown skyline beyond
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Ghuwaifat and Batha border crossing

Lit road approaching the Al Ghuwaifat border gates at night, under a row of blue overhead signs
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The Al Ghuwaifat border post seen from beside a building arch, with the lit road and signs ahead
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A multi-lane desert highway in western Abu Dhabi emirate with tall lighting masts and a lorry in the left lane
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The Riyadh skyline at dusk, with the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliyah towers behind a landscaped highway
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GITEX Global visitor guide

Looking up through the Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai, with palm trees below
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The Garden in the Sky observation tower at Expo City Dubai
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Inside Expo 2020 Metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line
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Gate B11 under the arched glass roof of Terminal 3 at Dubai International
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Global Village timings

Global Village pavilions lit up at night across the lake, with wooden boats moored in front
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A pink-lit entrance gate at Global Village after dark, with visitors walking in
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Parked cars in front of the Festival Wheel at Global Village
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Heart-shaped flower arches over a path at Dubai Miracle Garden
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Group arrivals at Dubai Airport

A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with tinted passenger windows
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Arrivals exit at Dubai International, with signs to the metro and taxis
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A white Toyota Hiace Commuter van on a showroom floor
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Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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Gulfood visitor guide

The convention centre concourse at Dubai World Trade Centre, with its chequered marble floor
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The Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai lit pink at night
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The Dubai World Trade Centre tower beside Sheikh Zayed Road, photographed in 2007
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A Red Line train entering World Trade Centre Metro station
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Hatta border crossing to Oman

Hatta town in its valley, ringed by the Hajar Mountains, seen from a ridge above
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The turquoise lake behind Hatta Dam, below bare rock ridges of the Hajar Mountains
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The Omani border post building at Al Wajajah, with a no-photography sign beside the entrance path
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Hatta Dam guide

Hatta Dam reservoir surrounded by the bare peaks of the Hajar Mountains in late afternoon light
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The bow of a green kayak on the water of Hatta Dam, with other kayaks and the Hajar Mountains ahead
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Rebuilt mud-brick houses with palm-frond roofs among date palms at the Hatta heritage site
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The crenellated walls and gateway of Hatta Fort at the Hatta heritage site
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Hatta road and passport rules

Turquoise water of Hatta Dam between steep Hajar Mountains
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Mud-brick walls and a watchtower at Hatta Heritage Village
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Panorama of Hatta Dam reservoir reflecting the Hajar Mountains
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Helicopter, seaplane or hot air balloon in Dubai

Palm Jumeirah from the air, with Atlantis on the outer crescent and the Dubai Marina towers behind
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Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa seen from a helicopter, with low-rise neighbourhoods in front
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View from a Seawings seaplane over Deira and the mouth of Dubai Creek, with the wing strut in the foreground
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Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah coast seen from a seaplane flight over Dubai
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Hot air balloons being inflated on the desert floor outside Dubai before sunrise, one glowing from its burner
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How to hire a personal driver in Dubai

A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon, the kind of car used for executive driver services
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A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid saloon parked at the kerb
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a sliding side door, parked on a street
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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai with overhead signs for Zaabeel, Sharjah and Dubai Airport
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Hiring a chauffeur in Dubai and the UAE

Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, below signs for the 100 and 60 km/h speed limits
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class van parked at the kerb
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Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, with flydubai aircraft parked at its stands
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The Abu Dhabi skyline seen from the palm-lined gardens of Qasr Al Watan
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Honeymoon in the UAE with a private driver

An abra water taxi crossing Dubai Creek with dhows and the Deira skyline behind
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A palm-lined walkway leading to the white minarets and domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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Rolling red-gold sand dunes under a clear sky in the Dubai desert
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A winding mountain road on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah in low sun
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Hot air balloon ride in Dubai: what to expect

Hot air balloons being inflated on the desert floor outside Dubai before sunrise, one glowing from its burner
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Burners heating the envelopes of hot air balloons at a desert take-off site near Dubai at dawn
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Sunrise over flat desert, seen from a hot air balloon basket above Dubai
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Four Arabian oryx walking past red dunes and ghaf trees in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Hourly chauffeur or fixed transfer in Dubai?

Towers along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, behind a flyover interchange
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DIFC and the Sheikh Zayed Road towers seen from the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa
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The Souk entrance inside Dubai Mall, with bronze camel statues on the marble floor
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Palm-lined gardens and a tiled star-shaped fountain in the grounds of Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi
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How a corporate chauffeur account works

Office towers of Business Bay along the Dubai Water Canal at sunset
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An Emirates Boeing 777 on the apron, seen through the window of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
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Overhead road sign in Dubai for Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, marking a Salik toll gate 6 km ahead
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A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked at the kerb
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How many coaches or vans do you need?

A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with passenger windows along its side
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A city bus at a bus stop on a palm-lined street in Abu Dhabi
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under overhead signs for Sharjah, DXB airport and Al Meydan Street
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How to choose a wedding car in Dubai

Pink and red roses fixed to the bonnet of a black Rolls-Royce, just above the grille
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A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class van parked on a paved forecourt
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A black Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sedan parked under trees
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A black Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV parked outside a glass-fronted building
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How to choose a chauffeur company in Dubai

A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon parked at the kerb
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A black Rolls-Royce Phantom, the current eighth generation, parked outside a dealership
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A black Cadillac Escalade ESV, the long-wheelbase Escalade, with tinted rear windows
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Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, with flydubai aircraft parked at its stands
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How to get around Dubai

A Dubai Metro Red Line train on the raised track beside Sheikh Zayed Road
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The curved interior of an above-ground Dubai Metro station, with escalators and a lift between levels
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A Dubai Tram at a stop, with a sign pointing passengers to the Palm Monorail
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A wooden abra crossing Dubai Creek, with Burj Khalifa on the skyline behind
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How to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Tall lamp posts lining the Dubai to Abu Dhabi freeway, with traffic silhouetted against a pale sky
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Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai with light traffic, the Dubai Metro viaduct running beside the lanes
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The domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque seen through the green steel arches of Al Maqta Bridge
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IDEX and NAVDEX delegation transport

The Welcome to ADNEC sign outside the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company centre
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A NIMR JAIS armoured vehicle on display inside a hall at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi
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The patrol vessel P5002 Misbar moored at NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi
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The leaning Capital Gate tower at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, seen from the water
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Ground handling checklist for inbound groups

The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
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Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with tinted passenger windows
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Visitors crossing the marble courtyard towards the main prayer hall entrance of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Incentive trip transport in the UAE

The minarets and domes of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in silhouette at sunset, across the water in Abu Dhabi
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A restored wind tower above a courtyard cafe in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with tinted passenger windows
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Safari 4x4s driving in convoy along a sandy track through the Al Marmoum desert south of Dubai
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Indian wedding in Dubai: baraat and guest transport

Cars parked in the forecourt by the arched entrance of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah
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The palm-lined driveway to Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
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The arrivals entrance of DXB Terminal 2, with Dubai taxis waiting at the kerb
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Evening traffic on the road along Palm Jumeirah, beside the monorail, with Atlantis The Palm lit up at the far end
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Is Dubai safe for tourists?

Dubai Marina towers and moored boats lit up at night
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A white Dubai Police Ghiath patrol SUV parked on the JBR walk with the Ain Dubai wheel behind
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The ticket gates and concourse of Al Ras station on the Dubai Metro
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Cream and red Dubai taxis lined up outside the arrivals doors at Dubai International Terminal 2
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Is dune bashing safe?

A black SUV throwing up sand as it drives down a dune in the Dubai desert
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White Toyota Land Cruisers on a dune drive across red sand in the Dubai desert
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Three white Land Cruisers on the crest of a red dune during a desert drive near Dubai
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A white 4x4 driving over a dune crest in the Dubai desert in soft, hazy light
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Jebel Hafeet guide

Rock outcrops near the top of Jebel Hafeet with the hazy plain of Al Ain far below
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The wide, paved mountain road curving up Jebel Hafeet between rocky slopes
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Aerial view of the Jebel Hafeet ridge rising above the suburbs of Al Ain
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Stone beehive tombs of the Hafit period at the foot of Jebel Hafeet
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Jebel Jais guide

The road to Jebel Jais cutting between rock walls in the Hajar Mountains at dusk
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The top of Jebel Jais and its southern slope
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The Jebel Jais road curving down the mountainside past a viewpoint car park, with the low sun behind
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Layered blue ridgelines of the Hajar Mountains seen from a Jebel Jais viewpoint
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Khor Fakkan cruise port

Quayside container cranes at Khor Fakkan port on the Gulf of Oman, with the Hajar Mountains behind
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A container ship alongside the gantry cranes at Khor Fakkan port
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The Khor Fakkan Monument on a hilltop, with the Hajar Mountains behind
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Date palms and a coastal road at Khor Fakkan, with mountains and the Gulf of Oman behind
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Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Staria vs Citroen SpaceTourer

A white Hyundai Staria people mover parked on a street
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A white Kia Carnival people mover parked in a car park
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A silver Citroen SpaceTourer van parked in a car park
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a sliding side door, parked on a street
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King Fahd Causeway crossing

The King Fahd Causeway curving across the Gulf towards Bahrain, seen from a tower on the shore
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A long stretch of the King Fahd Causeway on concrete piers over calm water, with cars on the carriageway
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Cars approaching the Kingdom of Bahrain gantry signs on the causeway, with lanes marked for trucks and diplomatic passports
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Late-night arrivals in Dubai

Taxis at the Terminal 1 kerb at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind, at Dubai International
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Dubai Taxi cars queuing at the rank outside Terminal 2 at dusk, under a blue Taxis sign
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Platform of the Airport Terminal 1 station on the Dubai Metro Red Line
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Arrivals exit at Dubai International, with signs to the metro and taxis
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Lexus ES 300h vs Mercedes E-Class vs BMW 5 Series

A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked at the kerb, seen from the front
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A white BMW 5 Series sedan parked in a car park, seen from the front left
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Licensed vs illegal taxis in the UAE

Cream and red RTA taxis lined up at the Dubai International Airport taxi rank
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Licensed taxis and black chauffeur cars waiting under the canopy outside Dubai Airport Terminal 2
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Licensed Dubai taxis in red and green roof colours at a junction in Bur Dubai
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Liwa Festival from Dubai

A paved road curving beside large orange sand dunes near Liwa in Abu Dhabi
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A pickup truck throwing up sand on a dune slope during a sand race at the Liwa International Festival 2022
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Aerial view of the Tal Moreeb dune with event tents and parked vehicles at its foot
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A paved desert road in the Liwa area passing date palms and tall pale sand dunes
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Louvre Abu Dhabi visitor guide

Visitors sitting on stone steps beside the water under the lattice dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Looking up at the layered geometric lattice of the Louvre Abu Dhabi dome, with light coming through the gaps
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White gallery blocks, stone steps and a pool under the dome at Louvre Abu Dhabi
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The dome edge, floating stone platforms and the sea beyond at Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Luxury car for a proposal, birthday or anniversary in Dubai

The Burj Al Arab hotel on the Dubai coast, seen across a road and palm trees
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Two white Rolls-Royce Phantom cars parked outside a glass building in Dubai
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The Burj Khalifa at dusk beside the water of the Dubai Fountain in Downtown Dubai
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Palm trees and a seafront promenade along the Dubai coast in the evening light
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Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre: getting there

A waterway at Madinat Jumeirah with sand-coloured wind towers, palms and the Burj Al Arab in the distance
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A palm-lined canal at Madinat Jumeirah with wind-tower buildings and landing stages along the water
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A lit wooden pier leading to the illuminated Madinat Jumeirah resort at night
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A white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van with side windows, seen from the front right
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Mercedes-Maybach vs S-Class as a chauffeur car

A black Mercedes-Maybach S-Class parked at the kerb, seen from the front right
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Mercedes S-Class vs BMW 7 Series as a chauffeur car

A matt grey Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, the current S-Class, parked in a car park
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A black BMW 750e, the current 7 Series, seen from the rear three-quarter
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The cabin of a long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S 580 seen from the rear seat, with tan quilted leather and a large central touchscreen
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The 31-inch Theatre Screen folded down from the roof of a BMW 7 Series, seen from the rear seat
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Mercedes V-Class vs Sprinter

A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class, a six-seat luxury van, parked beside another V-Class
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a sliding side door and roof rails
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with tinted windows and a roof-mounted air conditioning unit
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Mina Rashid cruise terminal (Port Rashid)

The cruise ship MSC Splendida berthed at Mina Rashid in Dubai
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Two cruise ships berthed at the Mina Rashid cruise terminal, seen from the Burj Khalifa across the rooftops of Dubai
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The Queen Elizabeth 2, now a floating hotel, moored at Mina Rashid in Dubai
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The bow of the cruise ship MSC Euribia moored at the quay in Port Rashid, Dubai
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What a monthly driver in Dubai costs

A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked at a kerb
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A Salik toll gate gantry with its cameras over the approach to Al Garhoud Bridge in Dubai
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class van parked at the kerb
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, below signs for the 100 and 60 km/h speed limits
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Morning vs evening desert safari

The sun setting behind a sand dune beside Al Awir Road in the Dubai desert
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A white Toyota Land Cruiser on the dunes outside Dubai as the sun goes down
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The sun rising through haze over the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, seen from the air
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Quad bikes on a wide sand track beside a shaded rental station in the Dubai desert in January
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Musandam border and visa rules

Bare mountains of the Musandam Peninsula rising straight out of the sea in Oman
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An Omani road sign in Dibba Al-Bayah pointing the way to Khasab
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The coastline and mountains of Dibba Al-Bayah, the Omani side of Dibba, seen from the sea
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The Corniche road along the sea in Khasab, Musandam, under steep mountains
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New hire arrival transport in Dubai

Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International
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Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under overhead signs for Sharjah, DXB airport and Al Meydan Street
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New Year's Eve in Dubai: road closures and drop-off points

Fireworks bursting down the length of Burj Khalifa at midnight on New Year's Eve in Downtown Dubai
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Dubai Run participants walking and stretching on a closed Sheikh Zayed Road, with Burj Khalifa in the distance
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Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station and its footbridge over Sheikh Zayed Road, seen from above
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The roundabout near Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station, with Burj Khalifa and the Downtown towers behind
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New Year's Eve fireworks spots by car

Fireworks cascading down Burj Khalifa at night in Downtown Dubai
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The Palm Jumeirah beach and trunk seen from Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa
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JBR beach with the Palm Jumeirah and hotels on the horizon, seen from Jumeirah Beach Residence
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The seafront and palm-lined road on Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, looking out over the Gulf
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Nol card guide for visitors

Blue leather seats and a wave-pattern floor inside a Gold Class Dubai Metro cabin
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Gold Class platform marking and screen doors at BurJuman Metro station on the Green Line
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Platform screen doors at a Dubai Metro station with the Green Line route map overhead
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Office party transport in Dubai

Dubai Marina at night from a high floor, with the lit promenade curving along the water
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Burj Al Arab seen from the canals of Souk Madinat Jumeirah
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Palm trees, palm-frond huts and clay pots along a sandy path at a desert camp in the dunes of Dubai
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A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with tinted passenger windows
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Oman visa for UAE residents

Bare mountains of the Musandam Peninsula rising straight out of the sea in Oman
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The fenced UAE and Oman border barrier in Dibba, topped with razor wire, with palm trees behind
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An Omani road sign in Dibba Al-Bayah pointing the way to Khasab
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The coastline and mountains of Dibba Al-Bayah, the Omani side of Dibba, seen from the sea
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Overnight desert safari: what to expect

Floor cushions, shisha pipes and hanging lanterns laid out at a desert camp outside Dubai at dusk
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The sun setting over low sand dunes and clumps of desert grass in the Dubai desert
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A traditional stone well with a brass coffee pot hanging above it at a Dubai desert camp at night
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The sun rising through haze over the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, seen from the air
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Golf bags, prams, wheelchairs and bikes in a chauffeur car

A row of golf buggies parked under palm trees at a golf club in Dubai
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A GMC Yukon full-size SUV on a white background
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A boxed bicycle in cardboard with fragile stickers, standing beside a pannier in an airport terminal
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Pakistani wedding in Dubai: transport for every event

Henna patterns on a pair of hands, the kind of design applied at a mehndi night
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A Dubai Metro station platform with glass platform doors, floor markings and the line map above the doors
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The canal and wind-tower buildings of Madinat Jumeirah in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, with the Burj Al Arab behind
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The domed passenger terminal and control tower at Sharjah International Airport, seen from the car park
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Palm Jumeirah wedding venues: arrival guide

The Palm Jumeirah crescent and trunk seen from a tower beside Dubai Marina
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The Palm Jumeirah beach and trunk seen from Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa
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Cars parked in the forecourt by the arched entrance of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah
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Evening traffic on the road along Palm Jumeirah, beside the monorail, with Atlantis The Palm lit up at the far end
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Party bus or stretch limo in Dubai

A white Hummer H2 stretch limousine seen from above at a junction
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A cream Chrysler 300C stretch limousine parked on paving
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A lit dhow cruise boat on the water at Dubai Marina at night, with towers behind
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A silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus in a VIP passenger layout, rear three-quarter view
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Places to visit in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi skyline at sunset, seen from the Corniche promenade
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Qasr Al Watan from above, its white domes and gardens beside the sea in Abu Dhabi
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The white watchtower and walls of Qasr Al Hosn, with city towers behind
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Platforms in the water under the patterned dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi, looking out to sea
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The Eastern Mangroves in Abu Dhabi, seen from the Al Gurm Corniche, with a cycle path beside the water
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Places to visit in Al Ain

Date palms and green ground cover beside a path in Al Ain Oasis
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A falaj channel running between date palms in Al Ain Oasis
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The mountain road winding up Jebel Hafeet, with Al Ain spread across the plain below
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Places to visit in Dubai

Burj Khalifa rising beside the Dubai Fountain lake in Downtown Dubai at sunset
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A restored wind tower above a courtyard cafe in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai
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Jumeirah Mosque, with its domes and minaret, seen from the road outside
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Burj Al Arab seen from the canals of Souk Madinat Jumeirah
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Towers of Dubai Marina in early evening light, with boats moored in the marina below
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Places to visit in Fujairah

Al Bidya Mosque, a small clay mosque with two domes, with a stone watchtower on the hill behind
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Fujairah Fort with its round towers and crenellated walls, flying the UAE flag
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Snoopy Island, a small rocky island off Al Aqah in the Gulf of Oman
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Turquoise surf on the beach at Al Aqah with Snoopy Island offshore
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Places to visit in Ras Al Khaimah

Dhayah Fort on its hilltop in Ras Al Khaimah
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The National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah in the old town fort
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A weathered house with a wind tower in the abandoned village of Al Jazirat Al Hamra
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Sea view and palm-lined promenade at Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
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Places to visit in Sharjah

Restored coral-stone buildings and a paved square in the Heart of Sharjah heritage district
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The coral-stone walls and tower of Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), with old cannons in the square in front
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The striped sandstone facade and arched windows of the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
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Private jet arrival process in the UAE

A Gulfstream G550 business jet parked on the apron at Al Maktoum International (DWC)
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A Gulfstream G450 on the apron at Al Maktoum International, with a ground power unit by the nose wheel
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The arrivals entrance of the Al Maktoum International passenger terminal at Dubai World Central, with the airport name on the canopy
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Business jets parked side by side on the apron at Dubai International (DXB)
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Private vs shared desert safari

Three safari SUVs spread across the dunes outside Dubai, with tyre tracks in the sand
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Safari SUVs driving one behind another along a dusty sand track into the desert outside Dubai
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Floor cushions, lanterns and shisha pipes laid out on the sand at a Dubai desert camp at dusk
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A white Toyota Land Cruiser on a sand track in the Dubai desert at dusk
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Private vs shared tours in the UAE

The Burj Khalifa rising above Downtown Dubai against a deep blue sky
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A wide road lined with beige apartment towers on Palm Jumeirah, seen from the top deck of a Dubai sightseeing bus
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A dark grey Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a sliding side door, parked on a street
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Qasr Al Watan visitor guide

The Etihad Towers and downtown Abu Dhabi seen across a fountain pool in the gardens of Qasr Al Watan
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Qasr Al Watan from above, its white domes and gardens beside the sea in Abu Dhabi
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The Qasr Al Watan palace grounds in Abu Dhabi at sunset, seen from above
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Palm-lined gardens and a tiled star-shaped fountain in the grounds of Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi
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Qatar and Bahrain visas for UAE residents

The West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, seen across the water of Doha Bay
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The Manama skyline from the highway, with the Bahrain World Trade Center on the left and the Four Seasons hotel at Bahrain Bay on the right
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Overhead signs on Passport Island, on the King Fahd Causeway, directing cars into the Kingdom of Bahrain lanes
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Lit lane gantries at the Al Ghuwaifat border post on the UAE side, photographed at night
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Quad bike and dune buggy rules in Dubai

A rider in a helmet on a red quad bike crossing red sand dunes in the Dubai desert, with two more quads behind
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A buggy driver in a helmet and goggles following another buggy across red dunes in the Dubai desert
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Riders waiting under the shade canopy at a quad bike base in the Dubai desert, with a quad parked on the sand
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A dune buggy with a UAE flag on its mast, parked in front of red dunes in Sharjah
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Ramadan in Dubai for visitors

Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai, with two tall minarets and a carved dome under a clear sky
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Towers of dates and bowls of dried fruit at a Ramadan Kareem iftar buffet
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A traditional abra water taxi crossing Dubai Creek at sunset
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A quiet luxury shopping corridor inside The Dubai Mall
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Ramadan timings in Dubai

A blue and silver Dubai Metro Red Line train on the raised track near World Trade Centre Station
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) under an overhead sign for DXB and Sharjah, with the Metro viaduct alongside
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A quiet luxury shopping corridor inside The Dubai Mall
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Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT) guide

The arched front of the passenger terminal at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, with palm trees and the forecourt road
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An Air Arabia Airbus A320 being unloaded on the apron at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
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The check-in hall at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, with queue barriers and the check-in desks
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A curving mountain road cut through rock on the way to Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
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The seafront and palm-lined road on Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, looking out over the Gulf
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Ras Al Khaimah wedding transport

The mountain road climbing Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah
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The Al Marjan Island seafront in Ras Al Khaimah
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The check-in hall at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
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Panorama of the Jebel Jais mountain road and valley at sunset
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Road travel from Dubai

A lit dual carriageway crossing open desert in Sharjah emirate
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Exit sign on the E11 in Abu Dhabi pointing to Al Mafraq, Al Ghweifat and Saudi Arabia
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Road sign on the E18 in Ras Al Khaimah giving Sha'am 2 km, Al Jeer 4 km and the Al Dara border crossing with Oman 5 km
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Traffic on the six-lane Muscat Expressway in Oman, with rocky hills beside the road
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Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Ghost vs Cullinan

A black Rolls-Royce Phantom saloon seen from the front, parked outside a showroom
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A pale blue Rolls-Royce Ghost seen from above, driving on a road
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Rear three-quarter view of a dark grey Rolls-Royce Cullinan showing its rear doors and tailgate
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Rolls-Royce wedding cars in Dubai

A white Rolls-Royce Phantom parked beside a second white Phantom and a BMW outside a glass-fronted hotel in Dubai
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A black Rolls-Royce Phantom saloon seen from the front left on a city street at night
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A grey Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV parked in front of a glass-fronted building
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What an RTA limousine licence means

The customer service hall at an RTA centre in Dubai, with red seating and service counters
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A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars with Dubai plates outside the Burj Al Arab, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
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Overhead signs on a road in Abu Dhabi pointing ahead to Al Raha Beach, Shahama and Dubai
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Safe driver service vs chauffeur

A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars with Dubai plates outside the Burj Al Arab, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
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Fireworks running down the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai at night
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A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon parked at the kerb
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Salik tolls in Dubai

Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under an overhead sign for Exit 47, with the Metro line running alongside
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The underside of a Salik toll gantry near Al Garhoud Bridge, fitted with a row of cameras and tag readers
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The Salik gantry marked Al Garhoud Bridge Toll Gate over the road approaching the bridge, photographed in 2007
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An overhead road sign in Dubai for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi, with the Salik logo marking a toll gate 6 km ahead
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Salwa and Abu Samra border crossing

Towers of the West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, with palms in the foreground
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Hazy shore and flat desert hills where Qatar meets Saudi Arabia, with low rock islets in the water
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The E11 highway leaving Dubai, the start of the long road west towards Al Ghuwaifat and Saudi Arabia
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Saudi visa for UAE residents

Lit road approaching the Al Ghuwaifat border gates at night, under a row of blue overhead signs
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A multi-lane desert highway in western Abu Dhabi emirate with tall lighting masts and a lorry in the left lane
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The Al Ghuwaifat border post seen from beside a building arch, with the lit road and signs ahead
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The Riyadh skyline at dusk, with the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliyah towers behind a landscaped highway
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School run drivers in Dubai

A black Hyundai Staria people mover with a sliding side door
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Four high-back child booster seats lined up side by side on a grass verge
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, below signs for the 100 and 60 km/h speed limits
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A grey Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan parked at a kerb
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Rent a car or hire a chauffeur in Dubai

Tall lamp posts lining the Dubai to Abu Dhabi freeway, with traffic silhouetted against a pale sky
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Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under an overhead sign for Exit 47, with the Metro line running alongside
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The underside of a Salik toll gantry near Al Garhoud Bridge, fitted with a row of cameras and tag readers
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A black Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon parked at the kerb
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Sharjah Airport arrivals

The domed passenger terminal of Sharjah International Airport seen from the car park
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An Air Arabia Airbus A320 at a jet bridge at Sharjah airport at night, with baggage being unloaded
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Aerial view of the roads and low-rise suburbs around Sharjah International Airport
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Sharjah Airport to Dubai

The road into Sharjah International Airport, with the terminal's white domes and the control tower ahead
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Slow traffic on a road in Sharjah, with the Burj Khalifa visible on the Dubai skyline
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An Air Arabia Airbus A321neo at its stand at Sharjah International Airport at night
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Cars parked in front of the domed passenger terminal at Sharjah International Airport
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Sharjah Light Festival from Dubai

Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn) covered in yellow and pink projected light during the Sharjah Light Festival
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A building facade lit by a projection show at the Sharjah Light Festival, with a next-show board in front
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Light beams over the Sharjah waterfront towers at night during the Sharjah Light Festival
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Sharjah to Abu Dhabi

Sunset over the Sharjah skyline with gulls on the water at Al Majaz Waterfront
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Taxis lined up at night outside the Abu Dhabi Main Bus Terminal
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A white Emirates Cab taxi with a yellow roof sign on a Sharjah street
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Tall lamp posts lining the Dubai to Abu Dhabi freeway, with traffic silhouetted against a pale sky
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Sunset over the water from Abu Dhabi Corniche beach, with a tall flagpole and the Marina Mall tower across the bay
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Sheikh Zayed Festival from Dubai

A band on the main stage at the Sheikh Zayed Festival at night, with the festival logo on a lit tower behind
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View through a windscreen of cars crossing the Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi
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The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque seen through a steel bridge arch, still under construction
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor guide

The white domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
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Visitors crossing the marble courtyard towards the main prayer hall entrance of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Gold-topped columns of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque colonnade reflected in a blue-tiled pool
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The main prayer hall of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with a gold and crystal chandelier above the carpet
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The palm-lined road at the entrance to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque parking area
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Solo female travellers: safe rides in Dubai

A line of cream Dubai Taxi cars waiting at a taxi rank outside Dubai International Airport
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Dubai taxis and black chauffeur cars lined up under the covered pick-up area at Dubai International Airport
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The baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, with white columns and rows of carousels
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A Dubai Metro platform with screen doors and a pink floor marking beside the women and children area
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Staying near Dubai Airport

Gate seating under the arched glass roof of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
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Emirates aircraft lined up at the gates of Dubai International Airport
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Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International in 2009
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Stretch limo or luxury car for a wedding

A white Hummer H2 stretch limousine seen from above as it turns across a city junction
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A cream Chrysler 300 stretch limousine parked beside a pink stretch limousine
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A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloons parked at a Dubai beach hotel
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A white Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine parked at a kerb
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Tipping in Dubai

Dubai taxis with red and green roofs waiting at a junction in Bur Dubai
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The entrance and sign of a Persian restaurant at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai
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Taxis and chauffeur cars queuing under the covered forecourt at Dubai International Airport
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A UAE 1 dirham coin showing a dallah coffee pot
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Tour guide or driver in Dubai

A narrow stone-paved lane in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, with a spice shop on the left
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A traditional wind tower rising above a courtyard house in Al Fahidi, Dubai
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A wooden abra boat on display in the sand courtyard of Al Fahidi Fort, home of the Dubai Museum
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The white domes, minaret and marble courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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Toyota Hiace vs Toyota Coaster

A Toyota Coaster midi bus parked beside a road, with its rear windows and luggage door visible
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A Toyota Coaster seen from the back parked next to a Toyota Hiace, showing the difference in size
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A silver Toyota Hiace Commuter passenger van seen from the front
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Types of limousine cars in Dubai

Two white Rolls-Royce Phantoms and a white BMW sedan with Dubai number plates, parked outside a glass-fronted building in Dubai
Alberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
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A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans parked by the beach in Dubai, with the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class people carrier with sliding side doors, parked outside a car showroom
Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white Hummer H2 stretch limousine with a long row of tinted side windows, parked on a cobbled square
Llez / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A black vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom limousine with the UAE flag and the Union Flag on its front wings, on display at the Emirates National Auto Museum in the UAE
Abdulla Al Muhairi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Connecting between UAE airports

An Emirates Airbus A380 at a gate at Dubai International, seen through the patterned glass of the terminal
Jnanaranjan sahu / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Dubai Taxi cars lined up at the rank under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
Ahmed / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Ibn Battuta metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, with the Red Line viaduct running north
Jpbowen / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Cars parked in front of the domed passenger terminal at Sharjah International Airport
Fadi Fayad Al Taoba / Wikimedia Commons
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Duty-free hall under the curved roof of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
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UAE airports guide

An Emirates Airbus A380 at a gate at Dubai International, seen through the patterned glass of the terminal
Jnanaranjan sahu / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Duty-free shops in the Concourse C atrium of Terminal 3 at Dubai International
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Dubai Taxi cars lined up at the rank under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
Ahmed / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Duty-free hall under the curved roof of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The former liner Queen Elizabeth 2 moored at Mina Rashid in Dubai
CSphotos / Wikimedia Commons
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UAE border queues and holidays

Looking down the approach road to the Al Ghuwaifat border gates at night, with a UAE border building arch on the left
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The Al Ghuwaifat border gates at night, with blue overhead signs above the lanes and a long lit approach road
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CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Hatta town in its valley, ringed by the Hajar Mountains, seen from a ridge above
San Naing Kaung / Wikimedia Commons
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The Omani border post building at Al Wajajah, with a no-photography sign beside the entrance path
Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

UAE land border checklist

The Omani border post building at Al Wajajah, with a no-photography sign beside the entrance path
Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
The fenced UAE and Oman border barrier in Dibba, topped with razor wire, with palm trees behind
Limghadar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The road to the Al Ghuwaifat border post at night, where UAE exit checks happen before Saudi Arabia
Gainerz120 (Wiki Loves Earth 2022, UAE) / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)

Red and white fireworks bursting over the water during UAE National Day celebrations
Vivianmaier / Wikimedia Commons
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Long-exposure trails of a fireworks display over the water on UAE National Day
Vivianmaier / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The UAE flag flying from the tall flagpole at Union House in Dubai
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

UAE to Oman border crossings

Welcome to United Arab Emirates sign at the Khattm Al Shiklah customs centre on the Al Ain border with Oman
Marco Zanferrari / Wikimedia Commons
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Mezyad Fort in the desert south of Al Ain, with Jebel Hafeet rising behind it
Marko, castles.nl / Wikimedia Commons
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The stone fort at Tibat in Musandam, below bare limestone mountains
Ryan Lackey / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The fenced UAE and Oman border barrier in Dibba, topped with razor wire, with palm trees behind
Limghadar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

UAE public holidays for travellers

The main concourse of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, with a golden palm sculpture and duty free shops
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The UAE flag flying from the tall flagpole at Union House in Dubai on National Day
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) under an overhead sign for DXB and Sharjah, with the Metro viaduct alongside
Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original

UAE visa on arrival

Baggage reclaim belts and travelators in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall at Dubai International in 2009
DearEdward / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
A UAE entry stamp from Dubai International Airport in a passport
Baldie / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Taxis at the Terminal 1 kerb at night, with the Airport Terminal 1 metro station behind, at Dubai International
Vitorabdala / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The main hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, with signs to the gates and the Etihad lounges
Vincent van Zeijst / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

UAE visa photo requirements

A passport photo booth with a white interior and a stool, beside a sample sheet of passport-style photos
Donald Trung / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A UAE entry stamp from Dubai International Airport in a passport
Baldie / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
An Emirates Airbus A380 parked at stand C32 at Dubai International Airport
Andy Mabbett / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

UAE visas explained

Signs for Arrivals, Baggage Reclaim and Connections above the queue lanes in Concourse B at Dubai International Airport
ProtoplasmaKid / Wikimedia Commons
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A UAE entry stamp from Dubai International Airport in a passport, dated 10 November 2013
Baldie / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A UAE exit stamp from Dubai International Airport in a passport, dated 12 November 2013
Baldie / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Flags flying over the Al Wajajah land border post in Oman, with rocky hills behind
Sri Namagiri Mahalakshmi Baskaran / Wikimedia Commons
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Uber vs Careem vs taxi in Dubai

Cars on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, heading towards the towers along the highway
Paasikivi / Wikimedia Commons
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An Emirates jet at a gate, seen through the windows of Dubai International Terminal 3
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
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The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai lit up at night, with people at the entrance
Ninoksha Maria / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class, a 6-seat van, on a white background
Mercedes-Benz
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ETA, ESTA or visa for the UK, USA and Canada

The clock faces of Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster in London
Julian Herzog / Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
CC BY 4.0 Original
The Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center in New York, seen across the Hudson River from Jersey City
King of Hearts / Wikimedia Commons
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The Toronto skyline and the CN Tower, seen across the harbour from Trillium Park
Maksim Sokolov (maxergon.com) / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Umm Suqeim wedding venues: arrival guide

The Burj Al Arab rising behind the sand-coloured wind towers and palms of Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A waterway at Madinat Jumeirah lined with date palms and wind-tower buildings
Peter Dowley / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj Al Arab lit up at night across the water in Umm Suqeim
Yacine Hary / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel seen across the Umm Suqeim roads from the highway side
Heba Hashem / Wikimedia Commons
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Umrah from the UAE

The Kaaba in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, with pilgrims walking around it
deendotsg / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Lit lane gantries at the Al Ghuwaifat border post on the UAE side, photographed at night
Gainerz120 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Trucks on the Dammam to Riyadh highway as it crosses open desert in Saudi Arabia
Cyfjifwi_Qydvtf / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original

VAT on chauffeur services in the UAE

Business Bay towers beside the Dubai Water Canal, with UAE flags along the waterfront
Sergei Gussev / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The Dubai World Trade Centre complex beside Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Downtown Dubai skyline behind
Hawkeye7 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The underside of a Salik toll gantry near Al Garhoud Bridge, fitted with a row of cameras and tag readers
Appusviews at Malayalam Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Close view of a UAE 10 dirham banknote showing Arabic text, the national emblem and a khanjar dagger
eric2b01.ec / Flickr
CC BY 2.0 Original

Vintage wedding cars in Dubai

A grey and black vintage Rolls-Royce saloon decorated with white roses on both front wings, used as a wedding car
JoachimKohler-HB / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A cream 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost roadster with wire wheels on a gravel drive
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost landaulet with a folding hood, on display in a museum hall
Arnaud 25 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A cream and black 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Barker cabriolet with white ribbons on the bonnet, ready for a wedding
Peter Broster / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

Visa documents for UAE residents

A UAE entry stamp from Dubai International Airport in a passport
Baldie / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Gate seating under the arched glass roof of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Visa-free countries for UAE residents

Muscat's Mutrah corniche at dusk, with the fort on the hill and the mountains behind
Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons
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A UAE entry stamp from Dubai International Airport in a passport
Baldie / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Wedding car booking checklist

A dark maroon vintage Rolls-Royce with yellow ribbons across the bonnet, parked as a wedding car
allen watkin from London, UK / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
Two white Rolls-Royce Phantoms parked outside a hotel entrance in Dubai
Alberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A vintage Rolls-Royce with bouquets of white roses fixed to the front wings
JoachimKohler-HB / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

How much does a wedding car cost in Dubai?

A white Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan seen from the front, parked on a city street
Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white Rolls-Royce Phantom parked beside two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans in Dubai, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Fountains in front of Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
xiquinhosilva / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original
A Dubai road sign for Jabal Ali and Abu Dhabi that marks a Salik toll gate 6 km ahead
Steven Lek / Wikimedia Commons
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Wedding car decoration in Dubai

Pink and red roses fixed to the bonnet of a black Rolls-Royce, just above the grille
Sheba_Also / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
A white Rolls-Royce Phantom and two white Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars with Dubai plates outside the Burj Al Arab, with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel behind
Imre Solt / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A black Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV parked outside a glass-fronted building
Jengtingchen / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sedan parked under trees
Callum Gill / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Wedding convoy rules in the UAE

Traffic heading north-east on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai near exit 47, under an overhead direction sign
Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original
A green and white Dubai Police patrol car in a car park
Reubentg / Wikimedia Commons
Public domainOriginal
The approach road to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, with the welcome centre gatehouse and a taxi
CT Cooper / Wikimedia Commons
Public domainOriginal
A white SUV decorated for a wedding, with red roses on the bonnet, ribbons on the doors and a clear front number plate
Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Wedding day transport timeline for Dubai

Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai under an overhead sign for Exit 47, with the Metro line running alongside
Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original
The towers of Dubai Marina across the water at dusk
Norlando Pobre / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The sun setting over Kite Beach in Dubai, with a lifeguard tower on the sand
Nihad Nitz / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Evening traffic on the road along Palm Jumeirah, beside the monorail, with Atlantis The Palm lit up at the far end
Aleem Yousaf / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original

Airport pickups for wedding guests in the UAE

An Emirates Airbus A380 parked at an air bridge at Dubai International Airport
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
The arrivals entrance of DXB Terminal 2, with Dubai taxis waiting at the kerb
Ravi Dwivedi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
The domed passenger terminal and control tower at Sharjah International Airport, seen from the car park
Fadi Fayad Al Taoba / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
Shops and gate signs under the curved roof of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class people carrier with sliding side doors, parked on a street
Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Wedding guest shuttles in Dubai: sizes, loops and price

A white and teal Toyota Coaster minibus parked in a car park, the 22-seat size used for wedding hotel loops
ToprakM / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based minibus with a wide side door, the van type used for 13 and 19 seat guest shuttles
MB-one / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Cars parked in the forecourt by the arched entrance of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah
Сергей Секачёв / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
A black Mercedes-Benz V-Class van parked on a paved forecourt
Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Wedding photo locations in Dubai with a car

Sheikh Zayed Road business district with the Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Wind towers and old coral-stone houses in Al Fahidi, Old Dubai
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Red sand dunes in the desert outside Dubai
Gfilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Turquoise water of Hatta Dam between the Hajar Mountains
Chuck202 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Wedding photography and drone permits in Dubai

Wind towers and old coral-stone houses in Al Fahidi, Old Dubai
EditQ / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Madinat Jumeirah waterways with the Burj Al Arab behind the palms
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa seen from a helicopter
Tim Reckmann from Hamm, Deutschland / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Working with a chauffeur company as a wedding planner

A blue Rolls-Royce Ghost parked at the entrance of the Bulgari Resort Dubai on a clear day
Johnathan Mark / Unsplash
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Sheikh Zayed Road, the E11, and its interchanges below the Burj Khalifa in low golden sun
David Rodrigo / Unsplash
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Madinat Jumeirah waterways with the Burj Al Arab behind the palms
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
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Wedding transport in Dubai and the UAE

The canal and wind-tower buildings of Madinat Jumeirah in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, with the Burj Al Arab behind
Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Cars parked in the forecourt by the arched entrance of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah
Сергей Секачёв / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Evening traffic on the road along Palm Jumeirah, beside the monorail, with Atlantis The Palm lit up at the far end
Aleem Yousaf / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
The palm-lined driveway to Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
xiquinhosilva / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 4.0 Original

What is a DMC in Dubai?

Motor yachts moored in Dubai Marina below the district's residential towers
Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Floor cushions, lanterns and shisha pipes laid out at a desert camp outside Dubai at dusk
www.traveljunction.com / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
White marble arches and gold-capped columns along a colonnade at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Rod Waddington / Flickr
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original
The Convention Gate entrance at Dubai World Trade Centre, between two hotel towers
Tara-ghrbb / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

What size bus do you need?

A Mercedes-Benz Tourismo full-size coach, the class of vehicle used for groups of 45 to 50
MB-one / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus, used for groups of up to 19
Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A silver Toyota Hiace Commuter passenger van seen from the front
Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A cream and white Toyota Coaster midi bus, parked beside a road
Bernhard Wintersperger / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original

What to wear on a desert safari

A white 4x4 crossing wide orange dunes in the desert outside Dubai
Heba Hashem / Wikimedia Commons
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Soft, rippled red sand and low desert shrubs in the dunes outside Dubai
Bahnfrend / Wikimedia Commons
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A black SUV throwing up a spray of sand as it climbs a dune on a Dubai desert safari
Rob Young / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
The sun setting behind low sand dunes in the desert outside Dubai
Image by www.traveljunction.com / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 2.0 Original

Wheelchair-accessible transport in Dubai

A lowered wheelchair lift platform on an accessible taxi in Brisbane, Australia, shown as an example of a lift vehicle
John Robert McPherson / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A black long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz V-Class van on a white background
Mercedes-Benz
Manufacturer press image, editorial useOriginal
A queue of Dubai Taxi cars outside Terminal 2 at Dubai International
Ravi Dwivedi / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Gate seating and signs to the B, A, D and F Gates in Concourse B of Terminal 3 at Dubai International
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Where to stay in Abu Dhabi

The Corniche beach in Abu Dhabi with the city-centre skyline across the water
giggel / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
The Qasr Al Watan palace grounds in Abu Dhabi at sunset, seen from above
Darthjipsu / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Water and white gallery buildings under the latticed dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
The Yas Hotel and its glass shell beside the blue-edged Yas Marina Circuit track on Yas Island
Ales Jungmann / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original

Where to stay in Dubai

The Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, seen from the air above the low-rise neighbourhoods
Tim Reckmann / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Towers of Dubai Marina in early evening light, with boats moored in the marina below
Gfilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Palm Jumeirah from the air, with Atlantis on the outer crescent and the Dubai Marina towers behind
giggel / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 3.0 Original
The Burj Al Arab on the Jumeirah coast with the Dubai skyline beyond
Ahmad Ardity / Wikimedia Commons
CC0 1.0 Original
Wooden abras moored on Dubai Creek at sunset, with UAE flags on their canopies
Phil6007 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

White-label transfers in the UAE

Dubai Taxi cars and black limousines waiting under the arrivals canopy at Dubai International
Ahmed / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Arrivals exit at Dubai International, with signs to the metro and taxis
Ahmed / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Information point and shops along a Terminal 3 concourse at Dubai International
Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Travelator through the baggage reclaim hall at Dubai International, between screens reading Welcome to Dubai
Ahmed / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

WHX Dubai visitor guide

The steel trellis of the Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai, seen from below
Ryan W (drawntothenorth) / Flickr
CC0 1.0 Original
A DWTC concourse with signs to Sheikh Saeed Hall 3 and Al Multaqa Ballroom
Hawkeye7 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A Red Line train display showing the next station as Expo 2020
Jpbowen / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Staff and worker transport rules in the UAE

A red and white Dubai public bus stopped at a kerb beside a multi-lane road
Simon_sees / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
A white high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus with passenger windows along its side
Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A teal and white city bus on route 56 stopped on a palm-lined street in Abu Dhabi
Ranged Enigma / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Yacht or dhow cruise in Dubai

Dubai Marina towers seen from the water with a small sailing catamaran in the foreground
Abubakr87 / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Motor yachts cruising through Dubai Marina at night between lit towers and the waterfront promenade
Sharayu Sancheti / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Motor yachts moored at a pontoon beside Marina Walk in Dubai Marina, with residential towers behind
88mahasalah / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
View along the Dubai shoreline towards Palm Jumeirah, with Atlantis The Palm on the horizon
CT Cooper / Wikimedia Commons
Public domainOriginal
An abra water taxi and a larger wooden dhow-style boat on Dubai Creek with the Deira skyline behind
Till Wicher / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Yas Island theme parks compared

A Formula 1 car on a curved display ramp inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, with the Formula Rossa sign behind
Jeremy Thompson / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY 2.0 Original
Yas Island seen from a plane, with the red roof of Ferrari World near its centre
Dapaan / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 3.0 Original
Flamingos by an indoor lagoon at SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Lintophilip / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Water slides and a rock tower under a clear sky at Yas Waterworld
LittleOneM / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Zayed International Terminal A arrivals

The main hall of Terminal A at Zayed International Airport, with signs to the gates and the Etihad lounges
Vincent van Zeijst / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Etihad Airways passenger buggies parked inside Terminal A at Zayed International Airport
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A moving walkway along a pier in Terminal A at Zayed International Airport
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
A silver Abu Dhabi taxi with a yellow roof sign
Aravind Sivaraj / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original

Fleet photos

Representative studio images of each model, shown on the home page, the fleet pages and each car's own page. Partner network cars are labelled on every card.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class, representative studio image
Representative image, mercedes-benz.de
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BMW 7 Series, representative studio image
Representative image, bmw-me.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Lexus ES 300h, representative studio image
Representative image, pressroom.lexus.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
GMC Yukon, representative studio image
Representative image, gmc.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Mercedes-Benz V-Class, representative studio image
Representative image, mercedes-benz.de
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Cadillac Escalade, representative studio image
Representative image, cadillac.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (13 seats), representative studio image
Representative image, mercedes-benz.de
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Kia Carnival, representative studio image
Representative image, kia.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Citroen SpaceTourer, representative studio image
Representative image, store.citroen.co.uk
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Hyundai Staria, representative studio image
Representative image, hyundai.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Mercedes-Benz E-Class, representative studio image
Representative image, mercedes-benz.de
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
BMW 5 Series, representative studio image
Representative image, bmw-me.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Audi A6, representative studio image
Representative image, audi-me.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Genesis G80, representative studio image
Representative image, genesis.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Tesla Model S, representative studio image
Representative image, tesla.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Audi A8 L, representative studio image
Representative image, audi-me.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Lexus LS, representative studio image
Representative image, lexus.ae
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Genesis G90, representative studio image
Representative image, genesis.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Rolls-Royce Ghost, representative studio image
Representative image, rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Bentley Flying Spur, representative studio image
Representative image, bentleymotors.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Bentley Mulsanne, representative studio image
Representative image, bentleymotors.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Lamborghini Urus, representative studio image
Representative image, lamborghini.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Chevrolet Suburban, representative studio image
Representative image, chevrolet.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Mercedes-Benz GLS, representative studio image
Representative image, mercedes-benz.de
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
BMW X7, representative studio image
Representative image, bmw-me.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Land Rover Range Rover, representative studio image
Representative image, rangerover.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Lexus LX 600, representative studio image
Representative image, lexus.ae
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Nissan Patrol, representative studio image
Representative image, en.nissan-dubai.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Porsche Cayenne, representative studio image
Representative image, porsche.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer, representative studio image
Representative image, mercedes-benz.de
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Black Mercedes-Benz Viano van parked outdoors, a representative image and not the partner's vehicle
M 93 / Wikimedia Commons (number plates blurred by Assure)
CC BY-SA 3.0 DE Original
Toyota HiAce Commuter, representative studio image
Representative image, global.toyota
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Ford Transit Bus, representative studio image
Representative image, me.ford.com
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
Toyota Coaster, representative studio image
Representative image, toyota.com.au
Manufacturer image, licence unverifiedOriginal
White midi coach parked on grass, a representative image of the 35-seat coach size; the partner's coach may be a different make
Hugh Llewelyn / Wikimedia Commons (modified: number plate and operator decal blurred, cropped)
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Side view of a white full-size tour coach, a representative image of the 50-seat coach; the partner's coach may differ
Юрий Д.К. / Wikimedia Commons (modified: bystanders and a van's phone number blurred)
CC BY 4.0 Original
White Chrysler 300 stretch limousine on a city street, a representative image, not the partner's car
Damian B Oh / Wikimedia Commons
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original
Side view of a white Cadillac Escalade stretch limousine, a representative image, not the partner's car
Осенняя мгла / Wikimedia Commons (modified: operator decal removed, driver and bystanders blurred, cropped)
CC BY 3.0 Original
White Hummer H2 stretch limousine seen from the front three-quarter, a representative image, not the partner's car
Lukas Beck / Wikimedia Commons (modified: number plates and a third-party livery blurred)
CC BY 4.0 Original
Black Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine at a hotel entrance, a representative image, not the partner's car
Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons (modified: number plate and a bystander blurred)
CC BY-SA 4.0 Original