How Rent a Car Works in the UAE?

A trip to Dubai, largest city in country, a deep-water port and an administrative center of the emirate of same name, will help you get to know it. You don’t have to push in tourist lines if you choose a car trip. Especially if you have already mastered and fell in love with this way of rest. From article you will learn what you need to rent a car in Dubai.

Table of contents:

1. Why you should rent a car in the UAE.
2. Requirements for  tenant:
2.1. Age.
2.2. Driving experience.
2.3. A package of documents.
3. Requirements for documents:
3.1. Driver’s license.
3.2. International rights.
3.3. International passport.
3.4. Voucher.
3.5. Bank card.
4. Which card is suitable.
5. Features for Russians.
6. What determines cost of rent.
7. Insurance:  difference.
8. How is an acceptance of vehicle.
9. How is delivery of vehicle.
10. What is SALIK.
11. How to get around the UAE.
12. Features of traffic rules.
13. Types of parking.
14. What to do in case of an accident.
15. Rent a car in Dubai from Skyluxecar.
   

Why you should rent a car in UAE?

Premium car rental in Dubai is key to a successful acquaintance with country and its attractions. Already in a city you can see: Burj Khalifa, Gold Souk, Singing Fountain, Spice Market, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden, Global Village Fair and much more. Why should you choose to travel by car?

1. Free movement. United Arab Emirates are famous for their excellent roads. Smooth, multi-lane, safe regardless of the season. The country is in the top ten in terms of quality of roadway. Walking around is a real pleasure. This is evidenced by the real experience of renting a car in Dubai by travelers from different parts of the world.
   
   
2. Good conditions. In addition to excellent roads, UAE has cultured drivers. Here you will not meet an aggressive driving style. There are no drunk drivers here. Traffic rules are similar to most European countries, and also similar to Russian ones. Leaving a car in parking lot, you risk nothing.
   
   
3. Save time. Independent movement in Dubai is different from classical tourism. At airport, you don’t have to wait for everyone staying at your hotel to get on a bus. You can see the sights at a comfortable time, and not only on excursions. Along the way, you do not need to stop by shopping centers and souvenir shops. But you can always stop on a beach to swim or watch the sunset.
   
   
4. Comfortable parking network. The terms of car rental do not include prepaid parking. A driver pays for them. There is no shortage of parking spaces in city. There are also free parking lots. For example, in shopping malls. Find out about them at Skyluxecar – a company where you can lease a vehicle quickly and profitably.
   
   
5. Wide car park. Dubai is made for luxury cars! Against a backdrop of skyscrapers and sandy haze, expensive cars look impressive. Sky Luxse offers vehicles of any type. SUVs, sports cars, convertibles, coupes, sedans, and for traveling in a large company there are vans.
   
   
6. Saving money. Excursion tickets to an iconic places of city are quite expensive. For example, a trip to Abu Dhabi will cost $70 per person. $280 for a family of four. And that’s just one route! Independent travel to capital of the UAE is more economical. And cheap car rental in Dubai is not a dream, but a reality. How to do this, we will tell further.
   
   

 

Tenant Requirements

Renting a car can only be done by a person who meets certain criteria. For example, too young and inexperienced drivers are not allowed to drive a rented car.

1. Age from 25 years old. In Russia, where you can get a driver’s license as early as 18, you need to remember this. The age of majority in the UAE is three years later than ours. Young people under age of 21 are considered minors, regardless of country of arrival.
   
2. Driving experience from 1 year. For Sky Luxse this is enough, but in some companies the term may be longer.
   
3. Full package of documents. Papers in the UAE are treated very strictly. The slightest discrepancy, and lease will be denied. This is especially critical in case of online booking. The client’s lack of original of any document is a significant reason for refusal. Reservations are non-refundable.
   
   

 

Document Requirements

Driver’s license of the country of residence. Renting a car in Dubai with a Russian license is not available, but you must have them with you. In Sky Luxse, document will not be taken as collateral. It is needed to enter data into questionnaire and actually confirm your driving status in your home country.

Driving license of international standard. The main document you need. Without it, Sky luxse staff will not be able to help. This is a general rule for tourists from all over the world. This is how car rental in Dubai for Russians works.

International passport. Since you were able to go abroad, it means that it is valid. It is also not withdrawn, but only entered into contract for provision of rental services.

Bank card. It must be valid, undamaged, with a legible number, owner’s name and other alphanumeric attributes. However, this is not all. Carefully read a next section, because the mismatch of  means of payment is a common reason for refusing to rent a vehicle.

 

Which Bank Card is Suitable?

We’ll clarify right away that car rental in Dubai without a card is possible, but in a limited number of rental centers. They work for cash and take a number of documents as collateral. If you do not want to waste time looking for such points, make sure that your plastic meets all parameters listed below.

1. In the name of  tenant. The card must be issued to person who signs a lease agreement. You cannot provide a husband or family member card.
   
2. With convex spelling of the owner’s name. It is embossed on a front of plastic. Check the spelling.
   
3. Category not lower than Classic. For cards of a class below (electronic), name of owner may not be prominent. Some cards are not named at all.
   
4. Credit or debit. These are not borrowed or personal funds, but exclusively about status of plastic assigned to it by banks at time of issue. Most Russian cards are suitable, but there are exceptions. You can check here: psm7.com/bin-card. It is not possible to rent a car in Dubai without a credit card.
   
   

 

Features for Russians

Renting a premium car in Dubai is a simple service, but there are some nuances. Travelers from Russia are advised to take them into account in advance.

Deposit. Before traveling abroad, you need to deposit an amount equivalent to 1500-3000 dirhams in a bank account. The rate can be specified on  website of Central Bank. In case of exchange rate fluctuations, add a small headroom on top. These funds will be blocked by rental center. Official car rental in Dubai without a deposit is not possible. A month after delivery of  vehicle, money will be unlocked.

Conversion. It doesn’t matter what currency your bank card is in. When paying for the rental, funds will be credited to Sky Luxse account in dirhams. The exchange will take place automatically at exchange rate in force at time of provision of service.

   

What Determines The Rental Price?

   

How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai, next question that worries every client. There are many rental centers in city. Prices vary, you don’t want to overpay. But there is no need to overshadow the long-awaited vacation with unplanned expenses.

Before traveling to largest city in the United Arab Emirates, it is enough to know that an average cost of renting a car is 1200 dirhams per month. Much depends on how, when and for how long you rent a car. Skyluxecar has favorable conditions.

Vehicle class. Renting a luxury car in Dubai is more expensive, but you pay for comfort and style. Executive cars, sports coupes, crossovers, SUVs have a powerful air conditioning system, high-quality music equipment, leather interior and other parameters important for premium cars. Traveling around the UAE will also be remembered for its beauty and convenience.

Offline or online booking. Dubai car rental services offer both options. You can come and choose a car directly from Sky Luxse. Or solve this issue at home, reducing a time for official procedures. On average, online booking is no profitable. Yes, and you will start resting earlier.

Lease term. Luxury car rental in Dubai is possible for a day, a week, a month or longer. Depends on your plans and budget. Sky Luxse offers progressive rental rates. The longer the term, a lower a price.

 

Insurance: the difference

CDW (Collision damage waiver) insurance is included in standard rental agreement. It operates on a franchise basis. In the event of an accident, as well as damage to car through your fault, a tenant compensates for losses within specified amount. Everything else is paid by insurance company with which Sky Luxse works.

Turnkey insurance is issued separately. It is much more expensive, but covers any losses. Even those that are usually not included in the insurance policy. Damage to headlights, mirrors, glass, damage to the crankcase, violation of electrical wiring, etc. Turnkey insurance is recommended for drivers with little driving experience. Such insurance is also suitable for those who travel around Dubai for first time and do not know features of local roads well. For example, in anevent of an accident, culprit of which cannot be determined, an amount of damage is deducted from tenant’s account.

 

How is the Acceptance of  Vehicle?

 

Upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates, visit Skyluxe center or order a car to be delivered directly to parking lot in arrivals area. Car rental at Dubai Airport is a popular service. You can use it if you specify when booking online. The rest of procedure for transferring am auto is standard.

1. Questionnaire. It contains basic information about a driver. Full name, contacts, country of citizenship, etc.
   
2. Agreement. Sign two copies, one of which will remain with you and other with a Skyluxe employee. At this point, an amount of deposit will be “frozen” on your bank account. Funds are not written off, but only blocked in case of damage to car or receiving fines. Some time after a car is returned to distributors, money will become available again. Recall that car rental in Dubai with a debit card is not available. Need a credit card.
   
3. Insurance. As a rule, a standard contract provides for a franchise to cover possible losses. However, you can purchase additional insurance to protect yourself from unexpected expenses.
   
4. Visual inspection. Check a machine for scratches, scuffs, small dents and other damage. Skyluxecar rents only well-maintained vehicles, but check the level of gasoline, find out a recommended brand of fuel. This is required, both for renting an economy auto, and for expensive sports cars. Possible losses due to unsuitable gasoline fall on a shoulders of  tenant.
   
5. Important contacts. Write down a phone number and messenger of the Sky Luxse employee. Find out who to contact in event of an accident. Find out an address of point of delivery of  vehicle after the end of  lease.
   
   

 

How is the Delivery of  Vehicle?

In general, process is reverse of  previous one. But after returning a car, an additional amount of money may be debited from your card. Let’s see what she’s going to do.

1. Arrival at the point of delivery of  vehicle. This should be a point agreed with company. Do not leave your car in another parking lot. Upon arrival, find a Skyluxecar representative and notify of arrival.
   
2. Vehicle inspection. Now the receiving side will look for scratches, dents and laps.
   
3. Act on the transfer of  vehicle. Please read a final document carefully before signing.
   
4. Fines, airport tax, salik. Speeding, illegal parking and other violations of local traffic rules are paid by driver renting  an auto. After returning a car, you need to check the fines. You can do it here: dubaipolice.gov.ae. An airport tax is provided if you used airport parking lot. A salik is a payment for travel on the autobahns. It is debited if you used expressways. It must be entered separately.
   
   

 

What is SALIK (SALIK)?

Toll roads in Dubai are a norm that everyone has long been accustomed to. The roadway here is wider, better, moves faster due to special speed limit. Unlike Russia, entrance to paid section in the United Arab Emirates is not equipped with usual checkpoints. No one is issuing a ticket. Car numbers are scanned by special radars. They store data in an electronic system. Subsequently, she bills for the use of expressways. Such a payment accounting system in the UAE is called SALIK (SALIK).

The entrance fee to paid section is 4 dirhams. The hire center commission of 1-2 dirhams is added to it. If you used a territory of airport, you need to pay another 30 dirhams. You do not need to calculate the amounts in your head. SALIK will do it for you. Just check total amount at salik.gov.ae. Renting a luxury car in Dubai is possible without driving on the autobahns. To do this, you need to check  “no toll sections” box in the navigator route.

 

How to Get Around the UAE?

Business car rental in Dubai will become truly comfortable if you install one of the local navigation applications in advance. It is better to do this at home, when Internet connection does not depend on roaming.

1. Navigators in the United Arab Emirates work on principle of domestic ones. If you have Wi-Fi for free, the rest of time – for money. Build a route, mark stopping points, and go!
   
2. It is better to download Google maps before traveling to Dubai. This is a free and public version of  router. Updated frequently, but not every minute. May be irrelevant.
   
   

Are you afraid to get confused? Do you want to relax, and not deal with  navigator? For a fee, you can rent a car with a driver in Dubai. Check with Skyluxecar in advance about  availability of such an opportunity. Find out how to arrange an on-demand service.

 

Features of Rules of the Road

The rights in Dubai for renting a car must be of international standard. Although traffic rules here are very similar to Russian rules, there are a number of important differences.

1. In the United Arab Emirates, right-hand traffic. For a traveler from Russia, this is familiar. You don’t have to relearn and adapt.
   
2. A rule for allowed speeding +20 km/h does not apply everywhere. Inside a city, drivers exceed  speed limit by 15-18 km/h. Leaving highway, for this will come a fine. For example, on a road to Abu Dhabi, you are fined at a speed exceeding the permitted speed by only 1 km / h.
   
3. The roads in Dubai are excellent, a speed limit is appropriate. On autobahns, you can drive at a speed of 100-140 km / h. In built-up areas, slow down to 60 km/h.
   
4. Traffic on lanes is arranged as usual: right lanes are for a quiet ride, left lanes are for overtaking and high-speed driving. Roundabouts take precedence. At an entrance to circle, you need to let those who are already riding on it. But at intersections,  rule of interference on left applies. Be careful.
   
5. You may be stopped by a highway patrol to check your documents. This is standard procedure. Also, cameras and radars monitor compliance with rules in Dubai. In case of violation, a fine will be sent to owner of  car.
   
6. With great attention in the Emirates are safety of road traffic and passenger traffic. When getting into car, do not forget to fasten your seat belt. Make sure all passengers do this. If there are small children in a car, rent a child seat for them. It is not included in standard rental price. Ask to include a device in a account separately.
   
7. In Dubai, alcohol and driving are prohibited. It is severely punished. Up to imprisonment and deportation to country of residence. Largely due to harsh punishment of traffic offenses in the United Arab Emirates, a high driving culture has been formed. For example, running a red light can result in a hefty fine. A car can be towed to impound. You cannot park in a wheelchair.
   
   

 

Types of Parking

In the United Arab Emirates, even a luxury sports car can be left in an open parking lot without fear. Parking in Dubai is divided into paid and free. It is easy to distinguish one from an other. Street “pockets” are marked with road signs with an intuitive decoding. And closed parking lots are cut off from  roadway by barriers.

1. Paid parking costs an average of 2 dirhams per hour. Near each such parking there is a parking meter that accepts payment. Pay first and then go about your business. It will be useful for tourists coming to a city for first time to know that terminals only accept small change.
   
2. Free parking is organized at large shopping centers and entertainment places. These are ground or underground parking lots for several hundreds or thousands of cars. It’s important not to get confused. If at an entrance there is a barrier or a machine that issues coupons with a time of arrival, parking must be paid.
   
   

 

What to do in case of an accident?

A traffic accident is always stressful for everyone involved. In Dubai, a language barrier is added to it. In order not to get lost in an unpleasant situation, use a simple algorithm of actions.

1. Contact Skyluxecar. Don’t lose your contact manager’s business card. He speaks tourist language or English. Help call  police.
   
2. Call the police. Do it yourself or with help of your manager. It can also be done by other party to an accident. Depending on traffic situation, police in Dubai arrive at scene within 15-30 minutes.
   
3. Wait for police report. Official procedures may take some time, but do not leave scene of  accident.
   
4. Get a color card. This is a document by which a status of a participant in an incident is recorded in Dubai. Red means you are guilty. Green confirms your innocence.
   
   

You will receive further instructions from your manager at Skyluxecar. With a green card, you won’t have to pay for repairs and car downtime.

 

Rent a car in Dubai from Sky Luxse

A trip to the United Arab Emirates will become a dream trip if you choose a reliable partner among a numerous rental centers. Daily or monthly car rental in Dubai will help you save money. Skyluxecar has been successfully operating in VIP segment for a long time. The company’s fleet includes luxury convertibles, SUVs, sedans, coupes and comfortable vans for families. It is possible to deliver a car to airport, as well as to any point in Dubai. Technical support for customers is available 24/7. Offline and online bookings are made, there is a system of discounts. Other advantages include car rental in Dubai without a passport deposit and absence of hidden fees.

 

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