Most people think you need a car in Dubai. That's wrong. If you choose to live near a stop, whether bus,

Tram

or Metro,

doesn't need to own a car. The prices are very affordable. The nol-card gives you flexibility; it’s reloadable, and you simply tap it against a reader when boarding and exiting. Look at how clean the metro station is.

In an emergency, you can also call a taxi; they are very inexpensive.
Anyone wanting to do something for the environment—and their wallet—can forgo the car.