However, most hotels run their own scheduled bus services to the airport, city centre and beach resorts. Taxi Available in all towns. In Abu Dhabi, urban journey fares are metered, whilst fares for longer journeys should be agreed in advance. There is a surcharge for air-conditioned taxis. Many travellers find taxis to be the quickest and most convenient method of travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
Car hire Most international car hire companies have offices at airports or hotels.
Renters must produce their passport, two photographs and either a valid international or national licence. Social conventions Muslim religious laws should be observed. Women are expected to dress modestly and men should dress formally for most occasions. Smoking is the same as in Europe and in most cases it is obvious where not to smoke, except during Ramadan when it is illegal to eat, drink or smoke in public. Tipping Most hotels, restaurants and clubs add fairly high service charges to the bill, therefore tipping is not necessary including taxi drivers.