Islamic religious holidays are dependent upon the sighting of the moon. During the month of Ramadan, working schedules are altered and many offices close by noon. A paved highway network links all main cities. Authorities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are busily engaged in widening existing roads and replacing worn stretches. There is no rail system in the UAE, nor any domestic air transportation network, despite the fact that all the emirates have modern airports.
All emirates also have modern seaports.
Taxis are the prevalent form of transportation and are widely available throughout the Emirates. Most taxi drivers understand sufficient English to get you where you want to go, even if they do not speak it. Luxury radio taxis are available from the major hotels for perhaps triple the rate of street taxis, but still a bargain. The UAE is well-serviced by a modern telecommunications infrastructure, including access to global satellite links. Visitors should have no difficulty making local or international calls from a hotel or place of business.