If you’re already in the Gulf region, you can reach Dubai by car from Abu Dhabi and Oman. Buses service the routes also; and it’s possible to arrive by dhow from a number of points along the Indian Ocean. By air: the Dubai International Airport is the Middle East’s premier facility, and handles millions of passengers annually – many in transit, and many others coming to Dubai for the tremendous shopping opportunities found here. The airport is located just a few miles from the city, where even greater shopping options await. Terminal 1 boasts the greatest range of facilities for passengers, including the better shops and restaurants. Essential services are featured throughout, including ATMs, currency exchanges and medical services. You’ll find a number of VIP lounges and children’s play areas as well. It’s a short ride to the city centre by bus or taxi, with buses being the most reasonably-priced option. The public buses, however, operate only between the passenger terminals and the main bus station in the city. Airport buses provide transfer to the major hotels in the centre, in air-conditioned comfort. By bus: Dubai’s main bus terminal is located a bit south of the centre, where metropolitan bus services and services from other parts of the emirate arrive. For travel by bus from outside the emirate, you’ll need to use the Dubai Transport minibus service. Minibuses arrive throughout the day from Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain at another station, known as Bur Dubai. Daily buses arriving from Muscat arrive at the DNATA Airline Centre car park. Bus service is an inexpensive way to get around, but is not used by most tourists as the bus schedules tend to be unreliable and the vehicles are crowded and hot. Getting around by car is relatively easy; and although the traffic gets heavy at times, a car is sometimes the best way to visit the emirate’s attractions as they are spread out. By ferry: reaching Dubai from a number of ports on the Indian Ocean is possible by traditional Arab dhow. The dhow is a triangular-rigged ship, which although slow, can offer quite an adventure. Most often travellers will make their own arrangements with a ship’s captain directly. | 
