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 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.

Fares

In Abu Dhabi city, daytime starting fare for regular taxi is AED 3.50.

In Dubai city, daytime starting fare for regular taxi is AED 8.

In Sharjah city, the minimum fee of the trip in regular taxi is AED 11.50.

For updated fares, refer to the respective transport authority. 

Passengers are required to pay an additional charge of AED 4 when passing through toll gates in Dubai and 20 AED for trips between Dubai and the Northern Emirates.