You can roam most parts of Al Gharbia using a normal two wheel-drive car, but if you wish to explore the whole area you have to use a 4x4 vehicle. In case you don't have a private car or any plans for renting a car, you can depend on public buses or a taxi which transports passengers to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the emirates.

Cruise journeys from Jebel Al Dhana to Delma Islands and Sir Bani Yas can be easily arranged. Two modern vessels characterized by the highest standards of safety, speed and comfort were launched in 2010, the capacity of each is about 30 to 50 cars and more than 200 passengers. They are also fully equipped to offer their services to passengers with disabilities. The two vessels make three journeys a day both ways, and the journey takes 90 minutes. Bani Yas vessel departs from a luxurious departure hall and the journey takes 15 minutes to reach the island. For adventurers and sea-riders, they can rent a fishing boat, or rent a boat for short journeys to various neighboring islands.

Abu Dhabi’s Government is currently developing the region’s public transportation network to fulfill the needs of the increased number of visitors and residents. In this framework, the main land transportation plan was developed as a part of the long term Abu Dhabi 2030 Development Plan which includes an integrated scheme that covers the whole emirate.