Bus F55 might be my usual but the water taxi network is dubai's transport secret. Marina routes like BM1 loop locally and BM3 goes to Bluewaters. More interesting than sitting in traffic and costs 7-21 AED depending on route, with day passes at 25 AED.

Air conditioned boats with huge windows for photos. You'll see the city from water level including waterfront developments. Route times vary but typically 20-45 minutes depending on distance.

Check RTA app for exact timing as schedules differ by route and day.