Taxis and Buses

The taxi dropped me off at the "Diera Taxi Stand" and I was immediately accosted by men who wanted to drive me to Fujeriah. The first question I have is this: "How dumb do you think I am?" Why would I want to pay you dh100 to drive me to Fujeriah when I can pay dh25 and ride on the bus 50 meters away? Sheesh. I will admit, I pay too much money most of the time. I paid dh25 for a car from Fujeriah to Khorfakkan (Which, I am told is usually dh10-15) I paid dh50 for the 1 1/2 hour ride back to Sharjah (I am told, this is dh25 tops in a shared cab) My, (and their) excuse is the three huge bags I am dragging everywhere with me. I like to think of them as my three body bags. (morbid? yes.) So, in conclusion, yes: I am an American. I have to pay a premium for this I have found. (either that or I still have to work on my haggling skills.)