Getting Around in Dubai

Cars and Taxis are the main forms of transport in Dubai. Cars can be rented or leased upon arriving in Dubai. Dubai Transport Corporation is a reliable taxi service (Tel. +971-4-2080808).

Renting: Minimum hire period is 24 hours, costing from Dhs 90/- per day for a small vehicle. Documents required:

• Passport + photocopy
• 2 passport size photographs
• Valid International or country of origin licence

Autolease: Tel. +971-4-2826565
Avis rent-a-car: Tel. +971-4-2245219 etc. etc.

Leasing: Can be leased on a weekly or monthly basis, costing from Dhs 1,200/- per month for a small vehicle. To Check cost! Documents required:

• Passport + photocopy
• Credit card
• Valid International or country of origin licence

Buying: In order to purchase a car you need to have a residence visa. Only then are you able to register or finance the car in your name. Once registered, the vehicle must be re-registered annually.

Ensure you take plenty of cash when re-registering your car as any speeding/parking fines must be paid in order to obtain your renewed registration. Contact Eppco Tasjeel (Tel. +971-4-2673940) for further information on car registration.

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