Travelling by road
The UAE's roads connect to the neighbouring countries of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Sultanate of Oman. There are several crossing points along the borders; some are exclusive to GCC citizens. You can travel to KSA and Oman by private car or by public transportation buses operated by government bodies/companies.
Travelling by air
The UAE's national airline is Etihad Airways. It flies from and to Abu Dhabi. Other airlines in the UAE are:
- Emirates and its low-cost carrier partner FlyDubai - both airlines fly from and to Dubai International Airport.
- Air Arabia - it flies from and to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
- Wizz Air - it flies from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to several countries in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
International passengers could refer to the airline directory for more airlines arriving into the UAE.
Read about booking air tickets, hotels and itineraries.
Travelling by sea
Several international cruise liners have added the UAE as a stop on their itineraries. You can cruise out of the UAE through one of the following seaports:
- Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, Zayed Port
- Port Rashid, Dubai
- Ras Al Khaimah Ports.
Updated on:
11 Feb 2026
