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Road Road The United Arab Emirates boasts an impressive network of first-class roads, which connect major towns and villages, including a multi-lane highway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Highways and main roads in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are designated by an Emirate Route Number. Driving in the UAE is on the right-hand side. Speed limits are clearly displayed on road signs and are usually 60-80kph (37-50mph) around town and 100-120kph (62-74mph) elsewhere. Seatbelts are compulsory and it is illegal to use handheld mobile phones. Certain minor traffic offences incur on-the-spot fines. Drinking and driving is illegal and the maximum legal alcohol blood ratio for driving is zero. The police must be called to any road traffic accident - no matter how minor - and those involved in the accident must remain at the scene with their vehicles. A valid International Driving Permit, a valid national licence and a passport are required to drive in Dubai. Visitors from many European, North American and Pan-Asian countries can obtain a temporary local driving licence if they do not have an international licence. A valid national licence, passport and two passport-sized photographs are required in order to obtain this. Arabian Automobile Association (tel: (04) 266 9989; web site www.cyberwebz.com/aaa) can provide more information. Emergency breakdown service: Arabian Automobile Association 800 4900 (toll free) Routes to the city: The main Emirate Route Numbers into Dubai are 77 from Jebel Ali, 88 from Sharjah, 44 from Wajajah, 66 from Al-Ain and 11 from Abu Dhabi. Driving times to Dubai: from Al-Ain - 1 hour 15 minutes; Fujairah - 1 hour 30 minutes; Abu Dhabi - 1 hour 30 minutes; Muscat - 4 hours. Coach services: The Gold Souk Bus Station, off Al-Khor Street, and Al-Ghubaiba Bus Station, Al-Ghubaiba Road, are the main departure points for local and intercity services, which operate 0600-2300. Dubai Transport Corporation runs air-conditioned buses to Hatta, Al-Khwaneej and Al-Awir. They also operate minibus services to the main cities of the UAE, however, it is only possible to catch these out of Dubai (tel: (04) 227 3840, for services to the northern Emirates, or 353 5311, for Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain). |