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Originally Posted by sgilli3
Hi and welcome
I have 3 kids and havent driven here- BUT- Im lucky that hubby is around most days to take us where we want etc.
I have only used a taxi a few times in the last few years, and wouldnt like to rely on them, when you have a car seat in tow.
Forget buses...too long to wait for them, and most trips take hours...
Yes, female drivers exist, but there are only a few, so again, not something to rely on.
You could use a driver, or you may be lucky to find home help that can drive- but I think you would be better off with hiring a driver.
Again walking isnt really an option for many- as it really depend where you live.
Some areas have footpaths etc...but most areas dont.
As someone who loves walking with the kids- no, I would say its not really a pedestrian friendly place
The only pedestrian friendly places are the malls!  |
I agree with you in regards to walking. You are likely to burn to a crisp before you get to your destination. In the heat, I would advise against getting children to walk or travel long distance in the heat. It might be different during the winter months when it is considerably cooler. I am originally from a very tropical country and I am well used to the heat but I remember a few years ago when I came on holiday to Dubai - the heat was something else!! Having lived in the UK for the last 6 years, I would say that we all need to aclimatise ourselves before venturing out in the heat. I even get heat stroke after just a few minutes in the sun in the UK so I am guessing that in that kind of heat, we are likely to seriously damage out health if we attempt walking during the summer, especially with a small child.
Would it not be an option to drive. Once the metro opens next year, then it might be a lot easier to get out and about.