When taking one of the few that are not, it is wise to agree on a fare in advance. Taxis from the airport start with AED20 on the meter. Shared taxis are economical for longer journeys from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Buses are economical, but not easy for visitors unfamiliar with the routes. Car hire can be arranged on production of an international or, for most nationalities, a national licence.
Major roads are excellent and well signposted in Arabic and English.
Driving is on the right-hand side. Although an increasing number of organisations now work Sunday to Thursday, the working week is still mainly Saturday through to Wednesday. Some banks re-open in the afternoon. Many close for a couple of hours at lunchtime, reopening at four or five. Some are closed on Friday, although the downtown souks and major shopping malls tend to remain open.