Car rental in Dubai — what license you need
Dec 3, 2025Dubai · Experience date Dec 3, 2025
Any valid foreign license works for car rental if you're a tourist. Residents need UAE license (or matching country license) after 6 months residency. Cheapest rentals: economy car from AED 60-80/day from local agencies (not Hertz/Avis). Apps: ekar and Udrive for hourly car sharing from AED 35/hour. Fuel is cheap in UAE — AED 2.60/liter for unleaded (as of 2024). Petrol stations are self-service everywhere.
Contributor: Tom Fletcher Getting from DXB Airport to city — metro is best for most areas
Nov 12, 2025Dubai · Experience date Jan 31, 2026
Dubai Metro Red Line stops at Terminal 1 and 3 (not Terminal 2 — take bus or taxi from T2). Airport to Downtown: AED 6.50 by Metro, 30 min. Airport to Marina: AED 8.50 by Metro, 60 min. Taxi: Downtown AED 35-55, Marina AED 70-100 + airport surcharge AED 25. Metro is faster and much cheaper for most destinations. Runs from 5:30am. Airport Metro station is clean, luggage space available.
Contributor: Tom Fletcher Traffic timing in Dubai — when to avoid Sheikh Zayed Road
Nov 12, 2025Dubai · Experience date Jan 23, 2026
Rush hours on SZR and most major roads: 7:30-9:30am and 5:00-7:30pm Sunday-Thursday. Friday morning: fine. Friday afternoon/evening: busy from noon onwards near mosques. Saturday is moderate. Google Maps traffic data is accurate in Dubai — always check before driving. The tunnel under the Creek (Shindagha/Al Mamzar) clogs badly during rain (which is rare but chaotic).
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