TRAVEL INFORMATION

Flights

Port of arrival for IChO-2025 will be Dubai.

Emirates airlines is the world’s largest international airline, flying to 130 destinations in 85 countries. Dubai is an easily accessible destination, within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world’s population.

Airports you can arrive at:

Dubai has two international airports (Airport Code: DXB). You can arrive in any Dubai airport. DXB airport has three terminals (T1, T2 and T3), and kindly mention the terminal at the time of filling up form.

Getting Around in UAE:

Getting around the UAE is easy with a pretty good network of roads. One can find a cab easily to travel between the emirates. There are also other options for transportation including metro, monorail, bus, plane and ferry service. One can also hire a car in order to have a smooth and convenient trip. 

Transport in UAE

Public Buses

Air-conditioned buses connect most areas within each emirate and inter-emirates. They operate according to schedule.

Public buses are operated by:

Department of Transport in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Roads and Transport Authority in the emirate of Dubai
Roads and Transport Authority in the emirate of Sharjah
Transport Authority in the emirate of Ajman
RAK Transport Authority in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Refer to the respective entity for schedules and fares.

In some emirates, special cards are used for payment. They are:

Hafilat smart card in Abu Dhabi
Nol card in Dubai
Sayer card in Sharjah

For more information, refer to the following links:

Using buses in Abu Dhabi – Tamm
Using public buses – Dubai Government
Dubai bus route list (PDF, 479KB) – RTA Dubai
Transport using buses inside cities – RTA
Transport using buses inside the emirate – RTA

Taxis

Taxis can be hailed from the roadside or can be booked in advance. There are special taxis for women and children, families and for people of determination.

To book a taxi in:

Abu Dhabi, call TransAD on 600535353 or book via the Abu Dhabi Taxi app available for both iOS and Android platforms
Dubai, call RTA on 04-2080808 or book through the Careem app available on Google Play and App Store or Roads and Transport Authority
Sharjah, call on 600525252 or request online
Ajman, call on 600599997
Ras Al Khaimah, book via the Careem app available for both iOS and Android platforms

Booking charges apply and differ from emirate to emirate, type of taxi booked and time of the day.

Getting Around in Dubai

The Dubai metro is the world’s longest driver-less and fully automated metro rail network with a length of 74.6 km. It runs along red and green lines. It stops at 49 stations of which 9 are underground. Every station has bus connections, taxi stops, bicycle stands, in addition to electric escalators and lifts.

All stations and trains are provided with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi connectivity. One compartment is reserved for women and children and one for Gold class ticket holders.

To travel on the metro, you need to buy a Nol card or ticket.

Useful links

Guide to the Dubai Metro, getting around – VisitDubai.com
Journey planner
Metro time-table

Tram

Dubai Tram is considered as the first type of tram service outside Europe that works on underground power supply. Dubai tram network covers a distance of 10.6 km with 11 stations. Dubai Tram is provided with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi connectivity. Each tram consists of seven cabins distributed amongst gold and silver class. One silver class cabin compartment is reserved for women and children.
To travel on the tram, you need to buy a Nol card or ticket.
Source: Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai