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In Dubai we recommend the following car hire offers

from 13 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Economy
e.g. Volkswagen Polo
7 Days from 08.01 - 15.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 14 £ per day
Mini

Alone on the road or only with small baggage? Then this will be sufficient!

e.g. FORD FIGO
7 Days from 08.01 - 15.01.2025
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from 17 £ per day
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Economy
e.g. Volkswagen Polo
7 Days from 08.01 - 15.01.2025
Example vehicle

Discover Dubai with a hired car

The metropolis of Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates and is ideal for exploring with a hired car. While there, you can visit the Al-Fahidi Fort, stroll through the spice market with its oriental atmosphere and relax after a long day of sightseeing at Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai's most beautiful city park. Or how about stopping off at the Miracle Garden, with its more than 45 million blooming flowers? If you want to explore this fascinating and unique city on your own, it is a good idea to hire a car. With Driveboo, you have the opportunity to compare all the car hire offers of the local car hire companies and book your hired car directly online.

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"Fort Al Fahidi" in Dubai

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"Jumeirah Beach Park" in Dubai

Mietwagen Dubai Miracle Garden

"Miracle Garden" in Dubai

Enjoy sunny days in winter in Dubai

It is wet and cold at home and you just dream of sun, beach and sea? Then we have the perfect solution for you: winter in Dubai! During the winter months, Dubai is a great place to stay when the temperatures are warm to hot. Book a hired car in advance. This way you are always flexible and can explore Dubai on your own. As it is not quite as hot in Dubai in winter as in midsummer, you can do other things besides relaxing on the beach, like exploring the highlights of the city. What are you waiting for? Book your winter holiday in Dubai and look forward to plenty of sun.

Where should I hire a car in Dubai?

If you are heading to Dubai from Europe, you should arrive at your destination feeling relatively rested—thanks to the manageable flight time—so it is worth considering hiring a car at the airport. You not only benefit from favourable offers, good parking facilities and an extensive fleet of vehicles, but also from extended opening hours, which can be especially useful if you arrive or depart late in the evening.

Airport IATA Code Distance to the city centre
Dubai International DXB 14.2 km
Dubai World Central DWC 51.7 km
Sharjah International Airport SHJ 13 km

What insurance should I have for my hired car in Dubai?

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In general, in Dubai, as in all other countries, you should definitely opt for full insurance without non-waivable excess in case of accident, damage or theft. In addition, the highest possible liability coverage is recommended. If you also want to travel outside of Dubai with your hired car, it may be advisable to buy additional windscreen or tire insurance.

Traffic rules in Dubai

Are there any age limits for hiring a car?

The minimum age to hire a car in Dubai is 21 for a normal car and 25 for a 4WD car.

Do I have to pay a toll in the UAE?

In 2007, UAE introduced the so-called Salid Cards. The cost of a card is 100 UAE Dirhams. Each time you pass under a toll gate, 4 AED will be deducted from your card. You can purchase the cards in kiosks and garages. In order not to incur unexpected costs when hiring a car, you should clarify with the car hire company exactly what is included in the rental price.

Is there free parking in Dubai?

Dubai offers plenty of free parking spaces. Most free parking is situated in the area between the Al Baraha Hospital and the Al Wasl District. You will rarely have a problem finding a safe place for your hired car as most hotels and shopping centres have a multitude of parking spaces you can use, either for free or for a fee.

What are the speed limits?

You might think that, with all the sports cars in the city, there will be places where Dubai drivers are allowed to accelerate. However, this is not the case—any speeding at all is definitely unwelcome in Dubai. Therefore, please adhere to the maximum speeds listed below:

Type of road Maximum speed
Urban areas 50-80 km/h
Outside urban areas 100-120 km/h

Emergency numbers

Emergency situation Phone number
Police and Ambulance 999
Fire brigade 997
Ambulance (only in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah) 998

Travelling through Dubai in a hired car

Motorway in Dubai

Motorway in Dubai

It is actually quite easy to enjoy sightseeing in Dubai with a hired car. You will certainly not get bored, with attractions including the city's landmark, the 828-metre-high Burj Khalifa, which is the world's tallest skyscraper, and "The World", an artificial archipelago created in the form of a world map. The famous spice market is also worth a visit.

These highlights should definitely be on your must-see list:

View on Dubai

View on Dubai

  • Dubai Fountain
  • Burj Khalifa
  • Dubai Marina
  • Dubai Museum in the Al-Fahidi-Fort
  • the Miracle Garden
  • Aquaventure Waterpark
  • Deira Creek

Explore Dubai's surroundings in a hired car

What would a holiday in Dubai be without a trip to the desert? However, you do need to have some advanced driving skills if you plan on venturing with your hired car outside of the city to enjoy the desert landscape. The desert sand on the blistering hot road may require some rapid response abilities. When you arrive at the desert, hop on the back of a camel or horse for a sightseeing tour with a difference, and try your hand at sandboarding before heading back to the bustling metropolis. Here are some of the most interesting destinations outside of the city:

Destination Distance with a hired car Time
Ajman Museum 37.4 km 41 min
Al Jumooh Equestrian Centre 37.6 km 35 min
Sharjah Classic Car Museum 42.1 km 34 min
Sharjah Natural History Museum and Desert Park 55.7 km 43 min
Posh Paws Animal Sanctuary and Petting Zoo 57.8 km 42 min

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