Taxis and ride-sharing services are cheap, so it isn't expensive to get around. But, the traffic is chaotic, and there are continual massive roadwork projects.   While the work aims to ease the congestion, many are only partially completed.   Rush hour is the worst time to travel, and the streets are complex with a grid system, multiple lanes, overcrowded back roads and aggressive driving.   If you live close to The Corniche or downtown areas, the traffic is worse, so many expats look for quieter places like Khalifa City or developments near the Shangri-La Hotel.   The average commute is around 45 minutes, but almost half of Abu Dhabi residents spend over two hours a day using public transport.