By air: Dubai International Airport is just 6 miles away from Jumeirah Beach, and transfer is easily arranged by taxi or hire car. This is the Middle East’s busiest airport, handling more than 16 million passengers annually, arriving on more than 80 airlines, with flights scheduled from 130 points worldwide. The airport features two state-of-the-art terminals, with comprehensive and top-rate facilities throughout.

By bus: bus service is available to Jumeirah Beach from the Deira bus station in Dubai. Most visitors choose to travel from the Dubai airport itself, however – and by private vehicle or taxi.