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need a safe reliable taxi to go from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for me and the kids !

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 22:43

Hi

I really dont want to drive myself as sure I will get lost but am going to meet DH there so it would be good actually to get a taxi so that we just have one car to come back in, if I drive up then we still have to drive 2 cars back home.

Anyway its appealing except I am worried about a taxi with the kids unless it's a recommendation, can anyone help ?
Even to go locally for a 10 min journey some of them drive crazy so I'll be so stressed if I have a looney driver for that long journey

Thanks all for any help :(

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 07:56
I've been in a pink taxi probably four times and now actively avoid them. On each occasion the driver talked on their mobile the whole time and did not drive well..... Maybe they are better now, that was a few years back and of course they won't all be the same as the ones I was lucky enough to get I guess :) just had to post as it's funny I see a pink one and think no way! <em>edited by liveandletlive on 11/03/2011</em>
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 00:47
Why not book a Pink Taxi (women only). The drivers are female and appear to drive well when I have encountered them on the roads. You can book them through Dubai Taxi. Are there many of these Pink taxis... nope
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 00:47
Why not book a Pink Taxi (women only). The drivers are female and appear to drive well when I have encountered them on the roads. You can book them through Dubai Taxi. usually the pink womens taxis also charge a lot more standard fare, so it would add up going from dxb to ad.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 00:46
try al ghazal, they are based in ad but they have taxis also in dubai. Yep thats what DH said but he also said they drive like maniacs too which worried me !!! no they dont they are quite good although they are not restricted as much like the dubai taxis which drive so slowly.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 00:35
try al ghazal, they are based in ad but they have taxis also in dubai. I have traveled many times with Al Ghazal and they were fantastic. Thanks all, DH decided to book with Al Ghazal as they will know AUH well, just hope he drives well, wish me luck! Will post back after with my review - thanks for all your help everyone
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EW GURU
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 21:49
Why not book a Pink Taxi (women only). The drivers are female and appear to drive well when I have encountered them on the roads. You can book them through Dubai Taxi. Are there many of these Pink taxis...
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 10:28
I use www.limoujet.com - you pay for the amount of time not distance so they will wait and bring you home :) reliable safe, can pay online before to save having the cash on you
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:36
Before crisis time when it was hard to get taxi, I always call the same taxi driver and if he was not available, one of his two friends. He no longer drive taxi these days but he still call me once in a while asking about the wellbeing of my family. One of his friend is on holiday at the moment but one is here. You could try calling Mizulla at 055 3082566. HTH.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:32
Why not book a Pink Taxi (women only). The drivers are female and appear to drive well when I have encountered them on the roads. You can book them through Dubai Taxi.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 05:39
Classic Luxury Transport LLC 0508860095 This guy was great, but it may be pricey, I can't quote the cost as it is the one by DH's company uses so I think they got me a special rate. The bus runs every hour to one and half hours from the main bus station in Dubai to the one in AD (next to the Grand Millenium Hotel / Al Wadha Mall) - it takes 1.5 hours, there is a toilet one board - handy with the kids. Costs 15aed. There is also a smaller bus runs from Ibn Battuta Metro station - but it is busier and sometimes hard to get a seat. only 4 buses in the morning and 4 in evening, so not quite so convenient. HTH
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 00:14
Have you considered taking the bus? Thanks Wuffles but NO ! I did not as no idea when it goes but reckon it will take hours ?!! I want to get there straight to the hotel as quick as possible but safely - so think i would rather drive than take the bus, at least I can listen to my music etc thanks anyway ;) Fair enough-but the buses only make one stop -if needed-at the uni-so are actually a good way to go-it takes under an hour and a half from Bur Dubai so not bad at all <em>edited by wuffles on 10/03/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 23:50
Have you considered taking the bus? Thanks Wuffles but NO ! I did not as no idea when it goes but reckon it will take hours ?!! I want to get there straight to the hotel as quick as possible but safely - so think i would rather drive than take the bus, at least I can listen to my music etc thanks anyway ;)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 23:48
try al ghazal, they are based in ad but they have taxis also in dubai. Yep thats what DH said but he also said they drive like maniacs too which worried me !!!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 23:29
Have you considered taking the bus?
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 23:14
try al ghazal, they are based in ad but they have taxis also in dubai.
 
 

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