public holidays. At premium parking lots on main streets, vehicles can park for up to four hours at AED 3 per hour. In standard spaces, the rate is AED 2 per hour for a maximum of 24 hours. www.mawaqif.ae
buSeS
Operating round-the-clock, city buses are convenient and extremely reasonable. Passengers can hop in and out of any bus by placing a one Dirham coin in the collection box next to the driver. Day and monthly passes for regular users are also available. Travelling by bus is complimentary for senior citizens above the age of 60 and for people with disabilities. Visitors who qualify need to apply online for their free pass and can collect it from Abu Dhabi’s Central Bus Station. www.ojra.ae
flighTS To Sir bAni yAS iSlAnD
Operated by Rotana Jets, this is a thrice-weekly service which departs from the Al Bateen Executive Airport to Sir Bani Yas Island. The service, which takes 25 minutes on a 50-seater Embraer executive jet, runs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Chartered flights from Abu Dhabi or Dubai are also available upon request. www.desertislands.com
MeDICAl CARe
In a medical emergency, Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (+971 2 610 2000) and Al Noor Hospital (+971 2 626 5265) both have Accident and Emergency units. As per UAE federal law and Abu Dhabi Government law, all visitors to the UAE must have medical insurance cover. In case of emergency, treatment to stabilise the patient is free. Other treatment must be covered by a cash payyAS expreSS ment or insurance card for covered individuals. This complimentary shuttle bus service runs daily A number of private hospitals and clinics abound from 9am to 9pm, providing easy access to Yas Island’s in the city. main attractions and landmarks, including - Yas Viceroy Hotel, Yas Plaza Hotels, Yas Central at Yas Marina www.abudhabi.ae Circuit, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld. www.yasisland.ae or call 800 YAS (927) / POPulATION +971 2 659 9800 The population of Abu Dhabi is over 1.6million. Abu Dhabi Corniche
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