Transport: plan your first weeks.

Start with your frequent journeys: work, school, shopping and the airport. Then compare the options available in your emirate.

Test the journey
Check routes and timetables with the local transport authority. In Dubai, use official RTA information. Try the trip at a realistic time and include the connection between the station and your destination.

Compare the complete cost
For public transport, check tickets, travel cards and route coverage. For a car, compare rental or ownership costs with parking, fuel, road charges and insurance.

Before renting
Ask for written conditions covering driving licence eligibility, deposits, insurance, mileage, fuel, charges and returns. Record the vehicle’s condition on collection and return. Confirm your driving eligibility with the relevant authority rather than assuming the same licence is accepted in every situation.

Official sources & next steps

• www.rta.ae ↗

This guide is general orientation. Check current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional for your specific situation.