Following is a United Arab Emirates "getting there" guide that outlines the most convenient ways to reach the UAE.

Remember that citizens belonging to the Gulf Cooperation can travel within the UAE without a visa. Tourists from industrialized countries will need a 30 day visa on reaching UAE.

By Plane

Dubai Airport is the main international airport. It is well connected to major cities like Johannesburg, Sydney and New York City. Scheduled flights are also available to Paris, Karachi and other countries in Asia and Africa.

The second most important airport is situated at Abu Dhabi. You can get direct flights from here to most countries in Europe. British Airways is another renowned airline which has scheduled flights to Abu Dhabi from Heathrow Airport. Budget travelers can opt for the low cost services via Air Arabia, Sharjah Airport.

By Car

You can reach UAE by car via the road route from Saudi Arabia in the south. Tourists can reach UAE by Oman in the east. UAE is especially known for its excellent road conditions. However, you will take a lot of time to reach by road due to the traffic congestion between Sharjah and Dubai. Remember that you will have to pay 4 AED (about US $1) as a road charge if you want to get across the Salik Toll Gate. You will also have to apply for a prepaid license card.

By Boat

This is one of the most preferred modes of transport for reaching UAE. It is known for its excellent network of Dhows. These Dhows are connected to major cities in UAE, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi.