Why go
Road travel connects places that are not on the same metro or tram corridor, but distances and traffic can change a simple-looking plan. Licensed taxis are identifiable by cream bodywork and operator roof colours. Treat road travel as a flexible connection between districts, not as a shortcut at every time of day.
What to look for
- Sheikh Zayed Road is one of the main corridors through the city.
- Licensed Dubai taxis have cream bodywork and coloured roofs.
- Road bridges and the Al Shindagha Tunnel connect parts of the Creek area.
Useful to know
- Allow extra time when crossing the city by road, especially when a route depends on a major corridor.
- Use a licensed taxi for destinations that are awkward to reach from a rail station.