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May 6, 2012 | 1:05 pm

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Originally Posted by dedehans

I am a bit of a brat but I get the hotel to book me a private transfer, especially as I travel alone... I arrive tired (DL DXB arrives c.1800) and may have picked up a bottle or two of wine at the DFS before immigration and carousels...it is so nice to know that I don't have to flag a cab, etc.

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Originally Posted by father_ted

The easiest way is probably EK Chauffeur Drive... but the airport taxi rank moves fairly quickly, I've never waited long. Taxis in DXB are not expensive.

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Originally Posted by khalid26

Cheapest and most convenient is a cab. They are all metered so you don't have to worry about being ripped off. For those wanting to pamper themselves, all 5* hotels can arrange transfer in a luxury 7 series, S class, A8 or equivalent.

For those concerned single ladies, the city is pretty safe and so are the cabs.

Thanks for the responses ^ A taxi sounds like the way to go. Do they take CCs, or should I grab some cash at the airport?

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