Frequent public and airport buses run between Dubai Airport and the Dubai city center throughout the day and evening.

From Terminal 1, take bus 4, 11, 15, 33, or 44 from Dubai airport to the Dubai city center.

From Terminal 2, take bus 2. The bus costs 3dhs per person.

New Dubai Airport Buses are another way to travel from Dubai airport to the city center.

They are luxury buses with air-conditioning and a baggage hold, and they stop at multiple points in the Dubai city center.

Many hotels also run buses from the Dubai airport, so check with your hotel before you arrive to see what your options are.

Buses from Dubai to Muscat run several times a day. Buses are operated by Dubai Transport and Oman National Transport Company. The latter runs daily buses from Dubai to Muscat at 7:30am, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, and 6:00pm.

The bus from Dubai to Muscat takes approximately 6 hours.

Alternately, taxis and car services from Dubai to Muscat operate from both emirates. Decide on a price with the driver before you go, and keep extra money on hand for the tax at the border crossing.

NB: If you cannot fill the whole taxi with your party, you will have to pay for the empty seats.