The minimum age to rent a car in Dubai is usually 21. Drivers under 25 can often rent, but they are normally limited to economy and standard cars, and may pay a young driver surcharge, a higher deposit and a bigger insurance excess. SUVs…
Read MoreCheck for injuries first and call 999 if anyone is hurt. If nobody is injured and the cars can be driven, move them to a safe spot, take photos, and report the accident to Dubai Police through the Dubai Police app or 901. Then…
Read MoreOnly if your rental company gives you written permission. Most rental agreements do not allow cross-border travel by default. To drive a Dubai rental car into Oman you normally need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the company, Oman-valid insurance, the original vehicle registration,…
Read MoreShort answer: Yes, in most cases. Tourists from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, most of Europe, Japan and the GCC countries can drive in Dubai with their home license while on a visit visa. If your country is not on the accepted list, you…
Read MoreThe desert is one of the biggest reasons people visit Dubai in the first place. Dunes right at the edge of the city, open sand for miles, and a completely different experience from anything on the main roads. Doing it properly means renting the…
Read MoreThe price you see online is rarely the price you pay. Not because rental companies are trying to trick you, but because the daily rate only covers the base cost. Everything else gets added on later, and most tourists find out about these extras…
Read MoreRenting a car in Dubai is usually a smooth experience. Most trouble comes from a handful of avoidable mistakes, not from the process itself. Tourists tend to make the same few errors again and again, often because no one explains them clearly before pickup….
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