We have 3 days in Dubai before boarding SS Cloud later this month and although I will pay by credit card most expenses I would like to pay cash (AED ) for the small items,e.g. coffee at Starbucks, bottle of water while walking the town, newspaper etc ( did I just put the words "small item" in the same sentance as Starbucks ??) and of course taxi from airport. Can someone with recent experience in Dubai give me some idea of costs. No, No, not for a bottle of water but taxi from airport to Dubai Marina and a grande latte at the 'buck would be helpful.Thank you,

From the Dubai Tourism website:

Taxis are the most common way of getting around. Metered cabs from Dubai Transport Corporation, recognised by their cream colour, are efficient and have well-trained and courteous drivers.

The fare is Dh3.00 for pick-up (Dh3.50 from 10.00pm to 6.00am), followed by Dh1.17 per kilometre. It is also possible to hire a taxi for a 12-hour period for a fixed fee of Dh500. Alternatively, Dubai Transport Corporation operates a fixed-fare minibus service to and from the other emirates.

The fares of non-metered taxis are negotiated between driver and passenger, starting at a minimum of around Dh5 for short local journeys, while Dh10 to Dh15 is the rule of thumb if you cross the Creek from one side of the city to the other.

Dubai Transport taxis also operate a service from the airport. The pick-up fee is Dh16 and the fare then accrues at Dh1.17 per kilometre.

Most hotels operate transport for their guests. There are also several radio taxi companies which have cars on call and whose numbers are available at all hotels.


Enjoy your trip! We'll be right behind you on CAMEL.

Cheers, Anne